5 Ways to Boost Engagement in High School Math Classes

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If you've read my Edutopia article about Boosting Engagement in the Math Classroom, "5 Ways to Boost Engagement in High School Math Classes" and are considering implementing these in your own classroom, below are some resources you might find helpful!

4 Corners Activity

At right I've included both an example and a template for the 4 corners activity. The folder below contains even more examples for content from IM 1, 2, & 3.

4 Corners Activity Examples & Templates

Example: 4 Corners Activity for IM 1 Function Machines

Example: 4 Corners Activity

Used in IM 1 with Functions Machines

Template: 4 Corners Activity

To create your own 4 corners activity

Template: Add 'em Up for pairs or 4 (Edutopia)

Template: Add 'em Up Math

4-Problem Templates

Template: Add 'em Up for 3 (Edutopia)

Template: Add 'em Up Math

3-Problem Templates

Add 'em Up Math

I've included templates at left.

At right is link buttons to folders containing existing Add 'em Up Activities for grades 3-12 created by my wonderful UCDMP colleagues, Gail Standiford and Caroline Loomis.

Add 'em Up Math Examples Folder

Stations

At right, I've included both an example and directions I use when implementing Stations. Below is the link to a folder of even more examples with varying formats.

Stations Examples and Instructions Folder

Example: Stations for IM 1 FINAL Review

Example: Stations

Used in IM 1 for Final Review

Sample: Stations Instructions Slides

Directions

Slides used during stations activity to instruct students with how to rotate

Example: Linear & Exponential Multiple Representations Card Sort

Example: Matching Cards

Used in IM 1 for Multiple Representations of Linear and Exponential Functions

Example: Sorting Cards Sequences

Example: Sorting Cards

Used in IM 1 for Categorizing Sequences (Arithmetic, Geometric, and Neither)

Matching Cards/Sorting Cards

I've included a few examples at left. The folder below contains even more examples for content from IM 1, 2, 3, and Calculus. It also contains Templates to create your own!

Matching & Sorting Templates & Examples Folder

Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces

Below I have included some resources for more information about Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces and the research behind them.

Building a Thinking Classroom in Math

Liljedahl's Edutopia Article for Building Thinking Classrooms

Learning on Their Feet

Edutopia Video of Implementation of Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces

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Amazon link to Building Thinking Classrooms

VNPS-Worthy Tasks

Below are some examples of tasks I've had students do at VNPS's. At the very bottom I have also included a link to a folder of tasks that are VNPS-worthy.

Example: IM 1 Linear Functions Task used at VNPS

Linear Functions In-n-Out Task (modified from Robert Kaplinsky)

Example: IM 1/2 Multiplying Binomials/Factoring Quadratics with Area Models Task used at VNPS

Area Model Puzzles Task (given in IM 1 or IM 2)

Example: IM 1 Solving Equations Task used at VNPS

Solving Equations with Images (given in IM 1)

Example: IM 3 (Or advanced IM 1/2) Functions Task used at VNPS

Function Stacking Task (given in IM 3 or 2 or 1)

VNPS-Worthy Tasks Folder

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