Thinkematics

02/17/2020

“In the Paint” got a makeover. The performance task featuring Composite Figures and Percentages, now includes 15 multiple choice questions and 3 higher order writing prompts. The task is online and also a downloadable PDF is available! The task provides immediate student feedback. The following standards are embedded within the task: 7.EE.A.2, 7.EE.B.4, 7.G.B.4, 7.G.B.6, 7.RP.A.3. Check it Out!
https://www.thinkematics.com/itp

01/12/2020

Explore similar figures, scale factor, and proportional relationships with the Silk Shadow and the Phantom Hex. In this story task, you will find the ultimate shadow manipulator the Silk Shadow facing his arch nemesis the Phantom Hex. The Phantom Hex is developing advanced weaponry within an abandoned warehouse. The Silk Shadow will need your mathematical expertise to help stop him from unleashing havoc on the City of Skullzton. All characters were created from scratch! Currently writing the sequel called "Vindication." Check it out!- Brad

https://www.thinkematics.com/the-silk-shadow-vs-the-phantom-hex

01/08/2020

Looking for a cool task on Transformations (translations, reflections, rotations, dilations and more!) Check out THINKeMATICS "Transmutant Flobots."

https://www.thinkematics.com/transmutant-flobots

01/05/2020

Did You Know?- Each task from THINKeMATICS incorporates 8 components. The 8 components are essential and are incorporated into the instructional design of each task. Check it out!
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01/03/2020

Math teachers looking for a task featuring systems of equations? This is from the task Terry's Gaming Adventure. Terry is attempting to acquire the newest gaming console the E5. Help Terry get the hottest game console on the market. Join the adventure and help Terry clear the hurdles to become the envy of all his friends.

https://www.thinkematics.com/tga-eyt-2

01/03/2020

This is for all the golfers out there. What is Lala's score after 2 rounds? Use the dot plot and comment your answer.

01/02/2020

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01/02/2020

Did you know THINKeMATICS offers reading comprehension questions for the majority of its math tasks? Check out this excerpt from Putting for Glory: The Lala Yeon Park Story. Immediate feedback is provided after answering the questions.

https://www.thinkematics.com/itc-sc-1-who-is-lala-yeon-park

01/01/2020

Explore volume and surface area with Mr. Bako and his K'DiDLhOPpers! Mr. Bako has developed a new candy, the "K'DiDLhOPper." The candy is revolutionary. Students will play the role of a packaging engineer, and their problem-solving skills will certainly come in handy! This task can be very challenging. Students love working with Mr. Bako and the packaging contest at the end will absolutely bring out their best.

https://www.thinkematics.com/the-k-didlhoppers

12/31/2019

Check out this Geometry performance task- Theofania the Dragonslayer: The Chasing of Biatudu, Protector of all Creatures. This is one of my favorite creations. The students loved this mythical math tale. - Brad

https://www.thinkematics.com/theofania-the-dragonslayer

12/23/2019

Explore volume and surface area with Mr. Bako and his K'DiDLhOPpers! Mr. Bako has developed a new candy, the "K'DiDLhOPper". The candy is revolutionary. Students will play the role of a packaging engineer, and their problem-solving skills will certainly come in handy! This task can be challenging, but the packaging contest at the end will bring out their best . Task will be available later this week!
https://www.thinkematics.com/performance-tasks

Brad

12/19/2019

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THINKeMATICS is an intelligent integration of challenging, authentic, cross-curricular, problem-based story tasks. The tasks in this collection will engage students and help develop a better understanding of how mathematics plays a part in our everyday lives. Each task tells a story and will have st...