Debate Math on Desmos!
I’ve slowly been turning debate cards into Desmos activities. It started during the pandemic, when I had to move things online, and I keep adding new ones from time to time. Now there is a growing #DebateMath Collection. I wanted it to be a similar experience to the debate cards, where a pair of students […]
I've slowly been turning debate cards into Desmos activities. It started during the pandemic, when I had to move things online, and I keep adding new ones from time to time. Now there is a growing #DebateMath Collection.
I wanted it to be a similar experience to the debate cards, where a pair of students work together to solve problems in two different ways (one way for each member of the pair). Because they are both (1) solving the problem and (2) giving an argument for their method, I broke the process down to three steps. These steps are below and part of the Desmos activities.
*First, the pair has to choose (or is assigned) roles: Partner A and Partner B.
STEP 1: Solve the problem with your given directions and enter your answer. Example:
STEP 2: Explain to your partner your argument for your way of solving (verbal only). Example:
STEP 3: As a pair, decide on the best method for this problem and type your argument (written). Example:
(This part is new!)
The whole collection of activities can be found here. Let me know your thoughts if you try it out!
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