April Fool's Day fun

2023-11-20 09:44:47

April Fool's Day fun

This day is known for pranks and puzzles.   Try one of these 4 activities on April Fools' Day.

Ask students to analyze where I made my mistake.  

CCSS: MP1, MP3, 4.OA, 5.G, 8.EE, 8.SP

 

 

Or baffle 'em with this Mystical Mathematical Mind Reader (2022) activity.  They will think you are pulling one over on them until they figure out the math!

CCSS:  4.OA.4, 5.OA.1, HSA.CED.A.2, MP1, MP3, MP4, MP7, MP8


 

Or "Who got the extra buck?" or "Where did that extra dollar go?" 

 

  CCSS: MP1, MP3, 4.OA, 5.G, 8.EE, 8.SP

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