Tactile Formulas: A Memory-Boosting Project for Learning any Math Formula (free download)

This project is a quick and easy add-on to any lesson or unit that includes formulas to remember.  

Students have to choose a tangible material that they will shape into each component of the formula.  But the key is that they have to select something that is meaningful and will help them remember what each number, letter, or symbol represents.  They will mentally connect the material to the concept and increase their retention.

Here are some examples.

Any creative connection that students can EXPLAIN clearly will work!  They come up with the greatest ideas when given freedom to make a mental connection of their own.

After taking a photo, the student must explain their choice of materials and how each selection helps them to remember what each part of the formula actually represents.

Anything that helps the formula stick in their brains in connection with the concept behind it is a win!

Click here to download the rubric and direction sheet.

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