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Open Middle problems generally require a higher Depth of Knowledge than most problems that assess procedural and conceptual understanding.

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Encourage students to explain their reasoning!

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My growing list of free real world problem-based lessons for grades 2 through high school. Includes links to download multimedia and teacher guide.

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Give kids a taste of a sequence, let them build an understanding, and then see how far their predictions can take them.

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Using Bloom's levels (Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, Create), provide students a set of math questions ranging from basic operations to creating their own word problems.

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Students are given a variety of numbers. They are challenged to sort these numbers into categories based on size, factors, or whether they are odd or even. The activity emphasizes analysis and application.

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Students are given a puzzle where they must use clues to find the value of a missing number. The activity reinforces logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

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Students create short stories embedding mathematical problems they design themselves. For example, 'I went to the store and bought 3 bags of apples with 5 apples each. How many apples in total?'

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Provide students with sequences of numbers, shapes, or other elements and task them with identifying patterns. Encourage them to extend the pattern and explain their reasoning.

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Students construct a wheel with different mathematical operations, numbers, or challenges on each segment. They spin the wheel and solve the problem they land on.

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Students get assigned real-world situations, such as budgeting or planning a party, where they need to calculate and explain results to their peers.

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Set up a station where students are presented with jars of objects, large measurements, or groups of items. They are asked to estimate quantities and explain their reasoning.

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Students design a simple math quiz for their classmates using Bloom’s Taxonomy to address higher and lower-order thinking.

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Students design or modify a board game incorporating math challenges at every step. This promotes meta-level thinking.