Bell Ringer Math Task For Surface Area and Volume

Today in 2P math we did a bell ringer task where students worked in random groups of 4 to calculate the surface area and volume of a variety of 3D solids.

Each student had a package of pages with a drawing of the form, and space for them to write their measurements and do their calculations. They also had a ruler and formula sheet available on all of the tables.

Students worked in their groups, for 6 minutes at the station, and then the bell rang and they moved to the next station.

once all groups had been to the stations a first time, we gave them a second chance at each station, but this time for 3 minutes, just to be sure of their measurements, and to check for communication and units.

Students were actively engaged in the task all period, and working with their groups to accomplish their goals. There was positive energy in the room, and students were really proud of what they accomplished.