Cycles exist in every part of our world—in math, nature, art, music, and even in our own day-to-day activities. Look at the picture: from the mesmerizing brilliance of the full moon to the mysterious allure of the crescent moon, the lunar phases follow a cyclical pattern of change. Also, as the moon circles the Earth, the moon’s gravitational pull changes the height of ocean tides on Earth. What other cycles of change do you see happening around you?
The Student Mathematician’s Journal presents simulated or real-life problems that encourage students to think, write, and read like mathematicians. They are asked to reflect on what they have learned and communicate in writing on worksheets.
In this unit, students explore the measurement concepts of length, area, and capacity. Throughout the unit, students also develop mathematical communicatio