Empathize
Students will engage in empathetic research by interviewing classmates and conducting surveys to understand the diverse experiences and challenges faced in building foundational math skills, capturing insights through creative data visualization methods.
Day 1
5 min over capacity (45 min available across 1 day)
Data Dive Growth Goals Launch
Launch 50m
Define
Students will synthesize their reflections and IXL data to formulate a clear problem statement addressing how foundational math skills impact their growth in Algebra 1, ensuring they integrate feedback from peers and instructors.
Day 2
Growth Problem Framing
Deliverable
Ideate
Students will collaboratively brainstorm and visually sketch innovative ways to display their IXL growth data, incorporating diverse and imaginative techniques to solve the essential question, and expanding their methods for effectively communicating mathematical progress and personal reflections.
Days 3 - 4
Choosing Metrics and Effective Visual Representations
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Interpreting IXL Growth Metrics and Benchmarks
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Prototype
Students will develop and test data visualization prototypes using their IXL data, creating graphs that effectively communicate their mathematical growth, and receive peer feedback using structured rubrics for iterative improvement.
Days 5 - 6
30 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Constructing Growth Trends with Graphs
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Developing Two Graphs and Reflection Drafts
Project Work 60m
Test/Present
Students will present their mathematical growth journey through a Math Growth Gallery Walk, showcasing their graphed data visuals, reflections, and answering the essential question 'What does success look like?' while engaging classmates and teachers in conversations on their learning process and outcomes.
Days 7 - 8
45 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Peer Feedback and Revision for Growth Portfolio
Project Work 45m
Math Growth Gallery Walk
Assessment 90m