Teacher Script: Math Marvels Meet-Up

Day 1: Math About Me

Warm-Up (5 minutes)

(Display Math Marvels Meet-Up Slide Deck - Slide 1: "Welcome, Math Marvels!")

"Good morning, future Math Marvels! Welcome to our special 'Math Marvels Meet-Up.' Over the next three days, we're going to use numbers and math in some really fun ways to get to know each other better and build an amazing math community. Who's excited?"

"To start, I want you to think about a number that is important to you. It could be your age, the number of siblings you have, your favorite number, or even the number of pets you have. Think about it for a moment. What number is special to you, and why? Let's go around and share one number and its story. I'll start!"
(Share your own example.)
"Who wants to go next?"
(Facilitate sharing, encouraging students to listen respectfully.)

Activity: Math About Me Worksheet (20 minutes)

"Fantastic stories, everyone! It's clear numbers are already a big part of our lives. Now, we're going to dive into our first activity: 'Math About Me.'"

(Distribute Math About Me Worksheet)

"Each of you has a worksheet titled 'Math About Me.' Your task is to fill in these sections using numbers to tell us more about yourself. For example, if it asks 'My age + 2 = ?', and you're 8, you'd write '8 + 2 = 10'. You'll be using different math operations and numbers to share fun facts."

"Take your time, be creative, and don't be afraid to ask questions if you get stuck. The goal is to create a numerical snapshot of YOU! I'll be walking around to help. You have about 15-20 minutes for this."
(Circulate, assist students, and provide individual guidance as needed.)

Share and Cool-Down (5 minutes)

(Display Math Marvels Meet-Up Slide Deck - Slide 2: "Day 1 Wrap-Up: New Discoveries!")

"Wow, these worksheets are amazing! I've seen some incredible math facts about you all. Who would like to share one interesting thing they wrote on their 'Math About Me' worksheet?"
(Call on 2-3 volunteers.)

"Great sharing, everyone! Before we finish for today, look at your worksheet and think: What's one new thing you learned about a classmate today, or something that surprised you? Turn to a partner and share your thought."
(Allow for quick partner shares.)
"Excellent! We'll continue our Math Marvels Meet-Up tomorrow. Great job today, everyone!"

Day 2: Math Scavenger Hunt

Warm-Up (5 minutes)

(Display Math Marvels Meet-Up Slide Deck - Slide 3: "Day 2: Math Scavenger Hunt!")

"Welcome back, Math Marvels! Yesterday, we discovered so many interesting number facts about each other. Today, we're going to put on our detective hats and go on a 'Math Scavenger Hunt' to learn even more!"

"Before we start, a quick math brain teaser: If I have 12 pencils and I give away half of them, how many do I have left? (Pause for answers). That's right, 6! Great job thinking quickly!"

Activity: Math Scavenger Hunt (20 minutes)

"Alright, detectives! Here's how our Math Scavenger Hunt Activity works. I've placed several math-related questions around the room. Each question describes a characteristic, and your job is to find a classmate who matches that description and get their signature. For example, a clue might say: 'Find someone whose favorite number is an even number.' If Sarah's favorite number is 4, you'd ask her to sign next to that clue!"

"You need to find a different person for each clue. This is a chance to move around, talk to everyone, and discover more math connections! Remember to be polite and ask nicely. You have about 15-20 minutes for the hunt. Ready, set, GO!"
(Monitor students, ensuring they are engaging appropriately and understand the task. Offer assistance if needed.)

Share and Cool-Down (5 minutes)

(Display Math Marvels Meet-Up Slide Deck - Slide 4: "Scavenger Hunt Share-Out!")

"Bring it back, Math Marvels! Let's hear about your discoveries. Who wants to share one person they found and an interesting math fact about them from the scavenger hunt?"
(Call on a few students to share.)

"That was a fantastic hunt! How did math help you get to know your classmates better today? What was your favorite part of the activity?"
(Facilitate a brief discussion.)
"Excellent work collaborating and learning today! See you tomorrow for our final Math Marvels Meet-Up!"

Day 3: Math Partner Interviews

Warm-Up (5 minutes)

(Display Math Marvels Meet-Up Slide Deck - Slide 5: "Day 3: Partner Up!")

"Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our last 'Math Marvels Meet-Up'! We've had so much fun getting to know each other through numbers. We did 'Math About Me' and a 'Math Scavenger Hunt.' What has been your favorite part so far?"
(Allow for a few quick responses.)

"Let's get our brains warmed up with another mental math challenge: If I buy a toy for 7 dollars and a book for 5 dollars, how much money did I spend in total? (Pause for answers). You got it, 12 dollars! You're all becoming master math thinkers!"

Activity: Math Partner Interviews (20 minutes)

"Today, we're going to put all our connecting skills to use with 'Math Partner Interviews.' I'm going to pair you up, and then you'll each interview your partner using a special worksheet."

(Pair students and distribute Math Partner Interview Worksheet)

"With your partner, you'll take turns asking the math-themed questions on this worksheet, like 'If you could have [number] of any one thing, what would it be?'. One person asks, the other answers, and then you switch. Make sure to write down your partner's answers clearly. This is a great chance to really listen and learn even more about your classmates through a math lens. You have about 15-20 minutes for your interviews."
(Circulate, listen to conversations, and offer support.)

Share and Wrap-Up (5 minutes)

(Display Math Marvels Meet-Up Slide Deck - Slide 6: "Math Marvels Wrap-Up!")

"Alright, Math Marvels, let's bring our interviews to a close. Now, each pair will introduce your partner to the class and share one interesting, math-related fact you learned about them. Who wants to go first?"
(Facilitate introductions and sharing.)

"You've all done an amazing job getting to know each other, building a fantastic math community, and seeing how numbers are all around us and help us connect. Remember, just like in math, working together and communicating makes everything better! Thank you for being such wonderful Math Marvels!"

Math About Me!

Name: _____________________________

Let's use numbers to tell our story!

1. My Age in Numbers: How old are you, and what will your age be next year?
   My Age: _______
   
   
   
   Next Year I Will Be: _______
   
   
   

2. My Family Math: How many people are in your immediate family (including yourself)?
   Number of Family Members: _______
   
   
   
   If each family member has 2 shoes, how many shoes do you have altogether? (Number of Family Members x 2 = ?)
   Total Shoes: _______
   
   
   

3. My Favorite Number: What's your favorite number? Add 10 to it.
   
   
   
   My Favorite Number: _______
   
   
   
   My Favorite Number + 10: _______
   
   
   

4. Pets or No Pets? Do you have any pets? If yes, how many? If no, write 0.
   
   
   
   Number of Pets: _______
   
   
   
   If you could have 3 more pets, how many would you have then? (Number of Pets + 3 = ?)
   Total Pets: _______
   
   
   

5. My School Journey: What grade are you in? If you count kindergarten as Grade 0, how many years have you been in school?
   My Grade: _______
   
   
   
   Years in School: _______
   
   
   

6. Favorite Activity Time: Think about your favorite activity outside of school. If you spend 2 hours doing it every day, how many hours do you spend in 2 days? (2 hours x 2 days = ?)
   My Favorite Activity: _________________________
   
   
   
   Hours in 2 Days: _______
   
   
   

7. Dream Big Number: If you could have a collection of 100 of anything, what would it be? (Example: 100 books, 100 LEGO bricks, 100 puppies!)
   I would collect 100: _________________________
   
   
   

8. Birthday Month Math: In what month is your birthday? (January = 1, February = 2, etc.) Multiply your birthday month number by 2.
   My Birthday Month Number: _______
   
   
   
   My Birthday Month Number x 2: _______
   
   
   

Math Scavenger Hunt: Find a Classmate Who...

Instructions: Walk around the room and find a classmate who matches each description. When you find someone, have them sign their name on the line next to the statement. You can only have each person sign ONCE!

Get ready to discover some amazing math facts about your friends!

1. Find someone whose favorite number is an EVEN number.
   Name: _____________________________
   
   
   

2. Find someone who has 3 or more letters in their first name.
   Name: _____________________________
   
   
   

3. Find someone whose birthday is in a month with 30 days. (April, June, September, November)
   Name: _____________________________
   
   
   

4. Find someone who has 2 siblings (or more!).
   Name: _____________________________
   
   
   

5. Find someone who can count to 10 in a language other than English.
   Name: _____________________________
   
   
   

6. Find someone who has 4 letters in their last name.
   Name: _____________________________
   
   
   

7. Find someone whose favorite color is mentioned 3 times in our classroom. (Look around!)
   Name: _____________________________
   
   
   

8. Find someone who has been to 5 or more different states.
   Name: _____________________________
   
   
   

9. Find someone who can name 2 shapes with 4 equal sides.
   Name: _____________________________
   
   
   

10. Find someone whose house number has a 0 in it.
    Name: _____________________________
    
    
    

Math Partner Interview

Instructions: Work with your partner. One person is the interviewer, and the other is the interviewee. Take turns asking and answering these math-themed questions. Write down your partner's answers!

Your Name: _________________________ Partner's Name: _________________________

Interview Questions:

1. If you could have 100 of any one thing, what would it be? Why 100?
   
   
   
   Partner's Answer: __________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________
   
   
   

2. What is your favorite number between 1 and 20? What makes that number special to you?
   
   
   
   Partner's Answer: __________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________
   
   
   

3. If you had $20 to spend at a toy store, what would you buy? (You can buy more than one thing, but don't go over $20!)
   
   
   
   Partner's Answer: __________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________
   
   
   

4. Imagine you have 3 favorite hobbies. What are they? Which one do you spend the most time doing?
   
   
   
   Partner's Answer: __________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________
   
   
   

5. If you could travel to 2 places anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why those two?
   
   
   
   Partner's Answer: __________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________
   
   
   

6. What is something you are 100% good at or enjoy doing?
   
   
   
   Partner's Answer: __________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________
   
   
   

7. If you could eat 5 slices of any pizza, what kind would it be?
   
   
   
   Partner's Answer: __________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________
   
   
   

Reflection:

• What was the most interesting thing you learned about your partner today?

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• How did using numbers help you learn about your partner?
  

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Math Marvels Meet-Up: Lesson at a Glance

This one-pager provides a quick overview of the 3-day Math Marvels Meet-Up lesson, designed to foster community and engagement in your 3rd-grade math classroom. For full details, please refer to the Math Marvels Meet-Up Lesson Plan.

Lesson Overview

• Objective: Students will actively participate in 'get to know you' activities with a math focus, building classroom community and identifying shared interests in a fun, engaging way over three 30-minute sessions.
• Why it Matters: Building a strong classroom community helps students feel comfortable, supported, and more engaged in learning, especially in math. This lesson fosters positive relationships and a collaborative learning environment.
• Approach: Interactive math-themed 'get to know you' activities and discussions.
• Audience: 3rd Grade Students
• Time: 3 sessions, 30 minutes each (90 minutes total)

Materials Needed (per student/session)

• Day 1: Math About Me Worksheet
• Day 2: Math Scavenger Hunt Activity
• Day 3: Math Partner Interview Worksheet
• Throughout: Math Marvels Meet-Up Slide Deck and Teacher Script

Quick Prep (20 minutes total)

Review all materials and print copies of the Math About Me Worksheet, Math Scavenger Hunt Activity, and Math Partner Interview Worksheet. Place scavenger hunt questions around the room.

Session Outline

Day 1: Math About Me (30 minutes)

• Warm-Up (5 min): Welcome; share an important number.
• Activity (20 min): Students complete Math About Me Worksheet using numbers for personal facts.
• Cool-Down (5 min): Share facts; reflect on new learnings about classmates.

Day 2: Math Scavenger Hunt (30 minutes)

• Warm-Up (5 min): Recap Day 1; quick math brain teaser.
• Activity (20 min): Students find classmates matching math-related descriptions on the Math Scavenger Hunt Activity and get signatures.
• Cool-Down (5 min): Share discoveries; discuss how math helped connect.

Day 3: Math Partner Interviews (30 minutes)

• Warm-Up (5 min): Review previous days; mental math challenge.
• Activity (20 min): Students interview partners using the Math Partner Interview Worksheet with math-themed questions.
• Wrap-Up (5 min): Introduce partners; share a math-related fact learned; emphasize teamwork and community.