DSU Challenges
These are the challenges for the DSU Math Mentors.
Complete as many of these challenges as you would like. Earn as many Einstein Points (EPs) as you can! New challenges will be added throughout the semester. Some challenges will expire at specific times.
Complete as many of these challenges as you would like. Earn as many Einstein Points (EPs) as you can! New challenges will be added throughout the semester. Some challenges will expire at specific times.
Challenge 1 - Khan Academy Energy PointsEarn energy points in Khan Academy.
The maximum number of points you can earn for this challenges is 300,000. |
1 energy point = 1 EP |
Challenge 2 - Khan Academy BadgesEarn badges in Khan Academy.
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1 badge = 100 EPs |
Challenge 3 - Twitter
Tweet an article or video that relates to class.
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1 tweet = 500 EPs |
Challenge 4 - Solve Me: Mobiles
Complete a Solve Me: Mobiles puzzle.
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1 puzzle = puzzle # x 50 EPs Example: If you complete puzzle #18, you get 18 X 50 = 900 EPs. |
Challenge 5 - Solve Me: Who am I?
Complete a Solve Me: Who Am I? puzzle.
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1 puzzle = puzzle # x 10 EPs Example: If you complete puzzle #18, you get 18 X 10 = 180 EPs. |
Challenge 6 - Sketchnotes
Create a sketchnote of something we've talked about in class. Here are a few ideas:
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EPs determined based on creativity and quality. |
Challenge 7 - Attend SD EdCamp * NEW *
Attend the South Dakota EdCamp in Brookings on February 24, 2018. This was postponed to April 14, 2018.
I'll be at the EdCamp. You just need to check in with me at some point during the day. This is a free event, but you need to register in advance. |
20,000 EPs |
Challenge 8 - Math Mentor Videos * NEW *
Each week you're creating videos for your 5th grade teammates. Be creative and do a good job explaining the math practice standard and earn EPs.
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EPs determined based on creativity and quality. |
Challenge 9 - In-Class Challenges
We will have a variety of in-class challenges. This may include things like iPad app wars, estimation 180 puzzles, group problem solving exercises, and Kahoot games to name a few. Each in-class challenge will be a different number of EPs depending on the complexity.
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EPs determined based on complexity of challenge |
Challenge 10 - iPad App: Motion Math: Pizza!
Get the high score for a single day in Motion Math: Pizza!
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1,000 EPs |
Challenge 11 - iPad App: Equify
Complete an Equify puzzle.
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250 EPs |
Challenge 12 - iPad App: Math Doodles
Play all the games in the Math Doodles app and then do the following.
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500 - 5,000 EPs * EPs will depend on how well you've aligned the game/activities to the standard(s). |