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Marshmallow Challenge

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Instructions

Groups of 3 – 4 Build the tallest, free-standing tower possible You may only use the supplies provided

20 pieces of spaghetti 1 yard (3 feet) of tape 1 yard of string 1 marshmallow

You have 10 minutes (from when I say “Start!”). When time is up:

Measure the height without touching your tower (I will verify)

The marshmallow must go on top!

Think-Pair-Share

What went well? What was challenging about the activity? How did you feel when you experience those challenges?

Professor Jo Boaler’s Video

While watching, make a note or two about an idea that really struck you . Be ready to share your idea(s) with a partner

Video Debrief

What struck you about this video? How does this relate to the Marshmallow Challenge? What are some practical examples of persevering through mistakes? What are some suggestions that you have for successful group work before Round 2?

Your suggestions are what we call “Norms”

Round 2 (same instructions)

Groups of 3 – 4 Build the tallest, free-standing tower possible You may only use the supplies provided

20 pieces of spaghetti 1 yard (3 feet) of tape 1 yard of string 1 marshmallow

You have 10 minutes (from when I say “Start!”). When time is up:

Measure the height without touching your tower (I will verify)

The marshmallow must go on top!

Round 2 Debrief

How did Round 2 differ from Round 1?

What caused those differences?

How does this relate to the work we do in the classroom?

Exit Ticket

What are your “take-aways” from this activity?

Write your full name and response on index card. For full participation credit, you must write down at least two (2) “take-aways”.