Then we go out and lie down in the hallway to see how long we are. This leads to discussion of what an average sixth grader's height is. This first whole-class investigation and report gives the students a framework for going about similar projects on their own and in groups. While each student is responsible for a report, students may also work in groups which act as support and give feedback to the individuals on how their reports are coming. In the Math Workshop, one unit of study might focus on measurement.
Students begin by discussing why and how people measure things.
In our last class discussion, we listed many things that people measure. Some of them are listed for you below. If you think of other things people measure, add them to your list. That list can help you decide on projects you want to do. This project will use one or more of these types of measurement.