Continuing my project of rewriting the Standards for Mathematical Practice into student-friendly language.
Here’s my version of SMP6…
Math Tip #6: Say What You Mean.
- Words can be tricky, so watch your language.
- Label drawings and graphs to make them clear.
- If you use a variable, tell what it means.
- Care about definitions and units.
- Pay attention to rules (like the order of operations).
- Use symbols properly (like the equal sign).
- Understand precision. Never copy down all the digits on a calculator.
Download the poster, if you like:
What do you think? Would this resonate with your students?
What changes do you suggest?
You can find the whole SMP series (eventually) under the tag: Posters.
Update: Something New
I had so much fun making these posters that I decided to put them into a printable activity guide. It includes the full-color poster shown above and a text-only version, with both also in black-and-white if you need to conserve printer ink.
Here’s the product description…
Join the Math Rebellion: Creative Problem-Solving Tips for Adventurous Students
Take your stand against boring, routine homework.
Fight for truth, justice, and the unexpected answer.
Join the Math Rebellion will show you how to turn any math worksheet into a celebration of intellectual freedom and creative problem-solving.
This 42-page printable activity guide features a series of Math Tips Posters (in color or ink-saving black-and-white) that transform the Standards for Mathematical Practice to resonate with upper-elementary and older students.
Available with 8 1/2 x 11 (letter size) or A4 pages.
Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math 