Rich Math Tasks

ENGAGE ALL LEARNERS IN PRODUCTIVE STRUGGLE

Looking to integrate meaningful tasks into universal instruction in a way that provides an access point for all learners, while serving as a launchpad for productive discussions? Rich math tasks connect broad math standards with strategically planned activities to catalyze productive struggle and discussion outside of a standard worksheet. According to Smith and Stein (Five Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussion, 2018), five essential practices lend themselves to creating a more manageable environment as teachers plan and implement such tasks: anticipating, monitoring, selecting, sequencing, and connecting. Find a variety of rich math tasks below, along with additional resources to aid in the practical side of implementing such tasks.