Dana_RAFTS

Dana's Raft Assignment

R: A math student A: alien who has just abducted you F: interview/interrogation T: What __//is//__ math? S: Use what you understand math to be to explain to this being who has no concept of math what math really **//__IS__//**. You cannot go home until the alien is convinced that he knows what math //is.//

What is math? Day 1
 * Circle map __math__ individually for 2 minutes.
 * Whole group share on the smart board in each class (3 classes worth)
 * Discuss as a class what math is

Day 2
 * Review yesterday's circle maps from all three classes with each class
 * Compare and contrast the three maps. What are the similarities? Why do you think they are the same?
 * Introduce RAFT above. Remaining class time to write. Can finish at home or later in school if need to.

Day 3
 * Discuss as a class--were there things you put in your RAFT assignment that are not in the circle map? Why did you add the items/ideas?
 * Create a class poster __MATH__ (optional)