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.

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. Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 90(1), 1–22. Retrieved from https://ohiomathjournal.org/index.php/OJSM/article/view/8769

Issue

Vol. 90: Spring 2022

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Articles

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Copyright (c) 2022 Judy Brown, Jennifer Walls, Heather Leis, Ann Farrell, Michelle Meadows, Joanne Caniglia