Bergen County Technical Schools Presentation

Sparking Curiosity to Promote Inquiry and Productive Struggle

Wednesday February 1st, 2017

Thank you for inviting me to Bergen County Technical Schools (BCTS) to learn with you! Please feel free to utilize the resources related to the day below for your future use. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out in the future!

Math Tasks Explored:

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The Stacking Paper Tasks are also available on iOS as a multi-touch book for iBooks:

Stacking Paper Tasks Multitouch Book for iBooks

Grab It!

Learn more about what’s inside the multi-touch book here.

Or, consider accessing these tasks in an interactive way via Google Sites.

3 Act Math Tasks: Curious Math iTunes U Course

Access over 30 tasks with all resources downloaded directly to your iOS Device to avoid streaming media in your classroom through the Curious Math iTunes U Course:

3 Act Math Tasks - Curious Math iTunes U Course

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[DESMOS] Function Carnival


Desmos Function Carnival Activity

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[DESMOS] Polynomial Equation Challenges


Desmos Polynomial Equation Challenges

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[DESMOS] Polygraph: Parabolas


Desmos Polygraph Activity

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[DESMOS] Counting Candies 3 Act Math Task


Counting Candy Desmos Activity Builder Activity

This activity supports the Counting Candies 3 Act Math Task in order to introduce the idea of systems of equations.

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[DESMOS] Marbleslides: Lines


Desmos Marbleslides - Lines

This activity supports the Counting Candies 3 Act Math Task in order to introduce the idea of systems of equations.

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Note that they have other Marbleslides versions including:

Other interesting Desmos Activity Builder Tasks Worth Checking Out:

Will It Hit THe Hoop? Dan Meyer 3 Act Math Task Desmos Activity

Will It Hit The Hoop? – Dan Meyer 3 Act Math Task
Try as a student: Desmos Activity (Code: nax6)
Use this activity with your own class by clicking here.

Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
The Detention Buy-Out: Solving Systems of Equations

Other Useful Courses to Check Out:


Learn Pythagorean Theorem Through Exploration – Kyle Pearce
Stacking Paper Tasks – Kyle Pearce
Beautiful Functions – Jon Orr

OR, you don’t want to download Jon’s Beautiful Functions book? Check out all of the links here on his blog.