Students synthesize their work on the game of Pig by assembling portfolios and writing cover letters.
Students describe the central unit problem and the main mathematical ideas explored in the unit. Their descriptions should give an overview of how the key ideas were developed and how they were used to solve the central problem.
This activity concludes the unit as students reflect on and summarize the mathematical ideas they have encountered.
30 minutes
Individuals
Remind students that their portfolios have three parts: a cover letter that summarizes the unit, papers they have selected to include from their work in the unit, and a discussion of their personal growth during the unit.