Assessment

Counting Trees

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Let's find a way to determine how many there are. Given a diagram of trees on a plantation, pupils devise a way to estimate the number of old and new trees. Using their methods, learners create estimates for the number of the two types of trees.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Ask students to share their estimation methods and compare with other methods
  • Have pupils create comments to sample responses based on their performances
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes the class has experience with estimation
Pros
  • Includes samples of work and how to score each
  • Provides suggested probing questions for different performance levels
Cons
  • None
Common Core