Graduate Project Title
When Am I Ever Going to Use This? A Mathematics Investigation Involving Animals
Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 2006
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Keith Saylor
Second Committee Member
C. Weiner
Third Committee Member
James Pappas
Abstract
This project is a format for developing investigations that includes a sample set of investigations that teachers can use as a resource. This project develops an investigation that assists teachers in presenting math concepts within the context of his or her students' everyday life. Investigations use real live experiences as background and context for student learning. By developing a problem that the students can relate to, the student's attitudes and depth of knowledge will improve. This project looks into, the history of reform in mathematics education, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards, current curricula addressing reform, math workshops, and assessment.
Recommended Citation
Drake, Nicole Lynn, "When Am I Ever Going to Use This? A Mathematics Investigation Involving Animals" (2006). All Graduate Projects. 894.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/894
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons