Engaging All Mathematical Learners Through Project-Based Design

Authors

  • Judy Brown National Trail High School
  • Jennifer Walls Firestone High School, Akron, Ohio
  • Heather Leis National Trail High School
  • Ann Farrell Retired Professor, Wright State University
  • Michelle Meadows Tiffin University
  • Joanne Caniglia Kent State University

Abstract

The authors describe a project-based activity using TI calculators or Desmos within a high school
mathematics classroom. As students learn about functions with technology using a project-based approach, they make connections between school mathematics and topics of personal interest.

Author Biographies

Judy Brown, National Trail High School

Judy is a mathematics teacher at the National Trail High School in Ohio.

Jennifer Walls, Firestone High School, Akron, Ohio

Jennifer Walls teaches mathematics at Firestone High School

Heather Leis, National Trail High School

Heather Leis is an intervention specialist at National Trail High School

Ann Farrell, Retired Professor, Wright State University

Anne Farrell is retired from Wright State University

Michelle Meadows, Tiffin University

Michelle teaches at Tiffin University

References

Borich, G.D. (2017). Effective Teaching Methods: Research-Based Practice. 9th ed. Pearson.

Lappan, G., Schwan, M., & Jones, M. (2012). Rich and Engaging Mathematical Tasks: Grades 5-9. NCTM.

National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). (2010). Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Washington, DC: NGA Center and CCSSO. http://www.corestandards.org.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). (2000). Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. Reston, VA: NCTM. “The Assessment Principle

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Published

2022-03-17

How to Cite

Brown, J., Walls, J., Leis, H., Farrell, A., Meadows, M., & Caniglia, J. (2022). Engaging All Mathematical Learners Through Project-Based Design. hio ournal of chool athematics, 90(1), 1–22. etrieved from http://voyager.janeway.systems:9999/index.php/OJSM/article/view/8769

Issue

Vol. 90: Spring 2022

Section

Articles

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