Extension+Activities

= = Extension Activities



[|Math Stars] This is a set of "letters" with math challenges to send home or use in the classroom...this particular one is for 8th grade but they have them for grades 1=8

- Involves problems solving and multiplication- looking for maximum sum...solutions provided.

- takes fractions and breaks them down into the sum of multiple unit fractions using the egyptian number system.

-NCTM activity includes creating a hexagonal prism, exploring how different types of snowflakes are formed based on the temperature and type of clouds. The last part involves internet research...

-Activity for writing numbers in different bases

- problem where students find a "mystery" number and justify by writing and simplifying algebraic expressions. - includes patterns and "mystery" functions.