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A task or exercise that students are asked to do-often as part of a lesson plan or other larger unit of instruction-to help them develop particular skills, knowledge, or habits of mind. Usually, the goals and outcomes are broad.

• "Petals Around the Rose: Building Positive Attitudes About Problem Solving" by Marie Appleby
  Middle school students take charge of their own learning once this math teacher presents an intriguing puzzle. Student journal entries are included.
• Creating Jigsaws and Web Quests
  Jigsaws and web quests promote cooperation and high level thinking skills, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Here is a guide for creating your own as well as examples to check out.
• Geometry Step-by-Step From the Land of the Incas
  An eclectic mix of sound, science, and Incan history to interest students in Euclidean geometry. The site includes geometry problems, colorful animated proofs, quizzes, quotations, scientific speculation, and more.
• High School Hub Math
  The High School Hub (mathematics) is a noncommercial learning portal to high-quality free online educational resources in mathematics for high school students. It features interactive learning games, puzzles, and quizzes.
• Interactive Math Tools (NCTM: Illuminations)
  Java applets are tools used to explore math and create interactive lessons. Games such as a "factor game" and "fraction game" are included.
• Kathy Schrock's Guide for Students
  BJ Pinchbeck's homework helper, study tools, brain boosters, puzzlemaker, fun and games, clip art and a dozen learning adventures.
• The Golden Ratio, David L. Narain
  The meaning and value of the Golden Ratio is developed through a set of seven great student activities, beginning with "The Golden Ratio in Everyday Life" and ending with "The Perfect Face". Background information about the Fibonacci sequence is featured.