In a Making Task, students consider what quantities are needed to scale up. In primary grades, we scale up by repeated addition with visuals and number sentences and in upper grades, we scale up using multiplication and proportional reasoning.
The resources in this section will help you implement Making tasks in your school or classroom. Each example will provide planning slides, student handouts, viewing guides for video and annotated student work. Please login to view videos.
Planning Resources for Grades 3-5
Making Upcycled Jumpropes
Making Picture Frames
Making Paper Flowers
Planning Resources for Grades K-2
Planning Slides
Making Bird Feeder
Making Bird Feeder Planning Slides
Viewing Guide for Video Click here for PDF
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Sharing Hot Chocolate (Grade 1)
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Planning Resources Grades 3-5
Planning Slides
Sharing Hot Chocolate (Grade 4)
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Sharing Pizza (Grade 3)
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