Dec 11, 2022

Math Monday: Five Favorites From NGPF Math

With so many great math resources, it can be hard to choose! Read about 5 of our favorite math resources - each one from a different activity type.

 

Resource 1- MOVE: Exponential Growth

In this MOVE activity, students get up and out of their seats to simulate exponential growth. They observe how an exponential function grows faster than a linear one. 

 

 

Resource 2 - APPLICATION: Graphing Wages

In this Application, students write linear equations about real-world wage scenarios, including comparing salary packages, exploring the minimum wage, and analyzing a living wage for three families. As always, Applications include three levels of difficulty, so you can easily customize them for your classroom. 

 

 

Resource 3 - DESMOS: Growth of Savings vs Investments

In this Desmos Classroom Activity, students are introduced to exponential functions by comparing how savings and investments grow over time. 

 

 

Resource 4 - CREATE: Histogram Jigsaw

In this CREATE activity, students work in groups to create a histogram for a data set related to managing credit, like mortgage rates, car prices, or student debt amounts. 

 

 

Resource 5 - MATH: Unit Price

In this Math Collection activity, students practice a fundamental consumer skill: comparing unit price. This activity includes a worked example, Edpuzzle walkthrough, and questions for practice and reflection.  

 

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About the Author

Kathryn Dawson

Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.

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