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3 Ways to Use the Quote Posters!
#1) Posters make GREAT bulletin boards.
#2) Reflect on the quote posters at the start of each class.
#3) Black History Month Project
Solve Problems, learn about Black mathematicians
Grades 2nd- 6th can use these thin sliced problems to build students problem solving skills and learn about mathematicians. Each leveled set of 3 problems is about a mathematician- Kathrine Johnson, Valerie Thomas, Lonnie Johnson, & Mae Jemison.
Bonus!!
The math problems come with a poster for students to add the facts they learned about each mathematician!
What are thin sliced problems?
These are word problems designed to increase in complexity. Students start with the 1st problem, the simplest first step and move onto more of a challenge with the 2nd and 3rd problems.
Research More about Black Mathematicians
{best for 4th- 8th grade}
Included with each mathematician biography is:
1 page biography
✨a booklet graphic organizer
writing prompt
close reading questions
Research More about Black Mathematicians
{best for K-3rd}
Included with each mathematician biography mini book is:
a mini book biography
reading response mini book
Integrate Research + Problem Solving
with this project!
Quote Black Mathematician Project
Students choose a mathematician quote that inspires them. Then, they create their own quote– to represent their math identity.
