GPS & SONAR

Connecting Military Applications to Classroom Mathematics

Authors

  • Kelly Remijan Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Keywords:

STEM, Military, mathematics, Real-world mathematics

Abstract

The author explores the integration of GPS and SONAR applications in middle school mathematics classrooms. Highlighting the relevance of STEM in the military, the author presents practical problems and activities that connect math concepts to real-world scenarios.

Author Biography

Kelly Remijan, Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Kelly Remijan is a Milken National Award-winning Educator, Recipient of the Air Force STEM K-12 Grant for "Math Connections and Careers", Director-at-Large for the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM), U.S. Navy Community Ambassador, Department of Defense JCOC Alum, and former Teacher Ambassador to Japan as part of the Fulbright Memorial Fund Program. Dr. Remijan’s professional interests include developing meaningful STEM curriculum focused on math connections and connecting core concepts with career applications through various partnerships.

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Published

2023-12-19

How to Cite

Remijan, K. (2023). GPS & SONAR: Connecting Military Applications to Classroom Mathematics. hio ournal of chool athematics, 95(1), 32–38. etrieved from http://voyager.janeway.systems:9999/index.php/OJSM/article/view/9618

Issue

Vol. 95: Fall 2023

Section

Articles

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