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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 10
What topic	Getting to know you
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Getting to Know You: A Math Journey

Introduction

Welcome to our Mathematics class! This year, we will embark on an exciting journey through the world of numbers, shapes, and patterns. But before we dive into equations and theorems, I’d like to get to know each of you a little better—and for you to get to know each other. This activity will not only help us build a supportive classroom environment but also explore the beauty of math in our daily lives.

Activity: "Math Scavenger Hunt"

Objectives:

• Learn about classmates.
• Discover personal connections to mathematics.
• Foster collaboration and team spirit.

Materials Needed:

• Scavenger Hunt worksheet (provided by the teacher)
• Pencils
• A timer

Instructions:

1. Pairs Formation:

   • Partner up with someone you don’t already know well. This will encourage you to communicate and share interesting facts about yourselves.

2. Scavenger Hunt Worksheet:

   • Each pair will receive a scavenger hunt worksheet with various prompts related to math. These prompts will help you to find out interesting mathematical facts about your partner. For example:
     • “Find out your partner’s favorite number and explain why it’s significant to them.”
     • “Ask your partner what their biggest math fear is and what they hope to learn this year.”
     • “Discover a situation where your partner used math in everyday life (think shopping, cooking, etc.).”

3. Time Limit:

   • You will have 15 minutes to complete the scavenger hunt. Use this time wisely to ask questions and share your own answers!

4. Group Share:

   • After the scavenger hunt, we will come back together as a class. Each pair will share one interesting fact they learned about their partner. This will help everyone feel more connected and open to learning together.

Conclusion

This activity is just the beginning of our mathematical adventure together. As we share, remember that everyone has a unique relationship with math. Understanding each other’s backgrounds and stories will help us build a positive and collaborative learning environment.

Are you ready to start your mathematical journey and get to know your classmates? Let the scavenger hunt begin!