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Instructional Objective

Do Now

Unit 0, Lesson 1

I CAN explain our classroom expectations and begin practicing our classroom norm
Directions: Answer each of questions 1-3 in thoughtful, complete sentences. Write at least 2-4
sentences for each question to explain your answer. Be prepared to share your responses with
your group and the class.
1. What is mathematics?
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2. Where do you find mathematics in the world? Why does it matter?
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3. Write about a time when you felt successful in math. When did this occur? How old were
you? Why were you successful?
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Classroom Rules and Expectations do not complete during the do now, but you may
read over it.
1. ____ Come to class on time and with all
materials
I will greet you at the door
Enter the classroom quietly and quickly
Pick up any materials or handouts for the
day from the tray
Take out your homework and place it on
your desk
By the time class has started you should
be working silently on your do now
2. ____ Use appropriate academic behavior and
language at all times
When I am speaking, you are silent
If you wish to speak raise your hand and
wait for permission

Wait for appropriate times to ask to use

the restroom (unless an emergency) such
as work time
Be respectful of your classmates and
what they need to be able to learn.
3. ____ Use electronics wisely and at
appropriate times
I will tell you when we need to use the
iPads
If we are not using them they need to be
screen down and either under your chair
or on the side of the desk.
These are available for you to enhance
your learning, but you will receive
consequences when you are off task,

Follow directions and expectations the

first time they are given. If you are
confused, raise a hand, and ask for help.
If you need a pencil or other materials,
then you may silently stand up and sign
out the materials.

4. _____ Follow directions the first time

Do your best, take risks, and try it on
your own first
Use your resources (notes, class
materials, teammates, and etc.)
Be on task

Task 1 notes/work:

Reflection:

SUMMARIZER for end of class:

Answer each of the following questions in 2-4 complete sentences

1. What did your group do well? Why do you think your group was able to do this well?
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2. Were there any areas where your group struggled or found challenging? Why did your group
struggle?
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3. Why do we have a classroom norm that no one is as smart as all of us together? Why does this
matter? What can be challenging about this norm?
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4. Do you have any questions from today? Or comments?

TASK 1: Building the Tallest Tower

Roles:
TEAM CAPTAIN:

Support your group in creating a plan. Ask questions like: Has

everyone had time to finish? Does everyone agree with our
plan?

FACILITATOR:

Make sure everyone has a chance to share ideas and to ask

questions. Ask questions like: Does anyone see it a different
way? Does anyone have any questions?

RECORDER/REPORTE
R:

Make sure everyone is writing down their ideas or sharing them

with the group. Help people share what they know about ways
to show their ideas. Ask questions like: How should we start to
set this up? How can we show where it grew?

RESOURCE
MANAGER:

Get materials for your team. Make sure all questions are group
questions before you call the teacher over. Ask questions like: Is
everyone ready to explain our question? Do we need anything
else?

If you are in a group of three then one person or multiple members can elect to perform
someone elses role. Example: Team captain acts as the facilitator as well.

Supplies:
Team Basket, tooth picks, and marshmallows.
Note: you will not be given additional marshmallows or toothpicks, so keep this in mind when
you are building

The Task:
Your groups challenge is to build the tallest free-standing tower that you can.
Make certain that each person records any team strategies or planning that you do.
You will have twelve minutes to work on this challenge.

After the Task Reflection Questions:

Discuss the following questions with your team and record your answers on your own paper.
Was your team successful? Why? If your team was not successful, why not? What did your
team do well?

TASK 2: 4 4s
Roles:
TEAM CAPTAIN:

Support your group in creating a plan. Consider if everyone

needs to work individually first and then together as a team.
Ask questions like: Has everyone had time to finish? Does
everyone agree with our plan?

FACILITATOR:

Make sure everyone has a chance to share ideas and to ask

questions. Ask questions like: Does anyone see it a different
way? Does anyone have any questions?

RECORDER/REPORTE
R:

Make sure everyone is writing down their ideas or sharing them

with the group. Help people share what they know about ways
to show their ideas. Ask questions like: How should we start to
set this up? How can we show where it grew?

RESOURCE
MANAGER:

Get materials for your team. Make sure all questions are group
questions, before you call the teacher over. Ask questions like:
Is everyone ready to explain our question? Do we need anything
else?

If you are in a group of three then one person or multiple members can elect to perform someone
elses role. Example: Team captain acts as the facilitator as well.

Supplies:
Team Basket, Paper, and pencils. When ready for the Final Product, call your teacher
over for supplies.

The Task:
Can your team find every number from 1 to 20 using only 4 4s and any
mathematical operation?
Example:

(4 4)+( 4 4)

=2

Record all of your work and any team members ideas that are different from
yours.
Final Product
A stand alone report needs to demonstrate accurately and in detail:
At least one solution using 4 4s for the number chosen by the teacher

 Explain why your solution works (can be done with symbols or sentences)
How you were able to come up with it
Any other alternative solutions for the same number
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Final Product:
**Make certain that you review the requirements from the task card**
We are making a stand alone report for the number _________.