Me in Numbers
This is an activity to introduce both teacher and student using mathematical equations.
Essential Question
How can individual information be communicated through the use of one-step mathematical expressions?
Grade(s):
- 3
- 4
- 5
Subject(s):
Recommended Technology:
Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
Scratch paper, construction paper, markers, and/or colored pencils needed for students.
Ensure you've prepared an exemplar for students to reference.
Lesson Progression
1. Make an exemplar "Me in Numbers" poster for yourself (see in lesson resources).
2. Have students work together to solve the math equations that reveal information about you.
3. Students will begin making their own (have them use scratch paper first to trial and error equations).
4. Pass out the Me in Numbers sheet (see lesson resources).
5. Give them construction paper to cut into squares to cover the answer to each equation.
6. Work with a partner to solve equations and get to know each other.
Teacher Notes
Differentiation: Consider providing a template if needed.
Extension: Equation difficulty will vary according to grade level
Teacher example
View ResourceStandards
- 3.NR Numerical Reasoning
- Use reasoning strategies to sort the decimals into categories of less than or greater than 1/2. Have students explain their thinking for the placements.
- 4.PAFR Patterns, Algebra, and Functional Reasoning
- 4.PAFR.1 Use multiple representations to reason and solve problems involving operational properties of whole numbers and decimals
- 4.PAFR.1.1 Use a strategy to accurately compute sums and differences of whole numbers up to 100,000 and justify the sum or difference
- 4.PAFR.1.2 Compute the product of a one-digit whole number times a multiple of 10 (from 10 to 90) and 100 (from 100 to 900) based on place value and properties of operations
- 4.PAFR.1.4 Use a strategy to divide up to a four-digit dividend by a one-digit divisor, with and without remainders. Justify the calculation
- 4.PAFR.1 Use multiple representations to reason and solve problems involving operational properties of whole numbers and decimals
- 5.NR Numerical Reasoning
Assessments
Use the student answers to your exemplar "Me in Numbers" to informally assess student proficiency.