Description: Is it a noun or a verb? The term model is frequently misinterpreted as hands-on, but manipulatives in isolation do not satisfy the expectation of SMP #4. In this session, participants will explore the progression of mathematical modeling, what it means, and how it can be achieved through purposeful task design before students get to sixth grade.

Slides: NCTM Nashville (Mike and Graham)

3-Act Tasks:

• 3-Act Recording Sheet
• Graham’s 3-Acts website link
• Mike’s 3-Acts website link

Student Work:

• Handout Student Samples
• Orchestrating Discussions

My Go-To Resources

• Dan Meyer-Math Class Needs a Makeover
• The 3-Acts of a Mathematical Story
• 3-Act Tasks (At-A-Glance)