This guide shows teachers how to implement project-based learning in the math classroom with students in grades six through 10. It details in-depth tasks and a project-based approach to teaching, including how to create a project-based learning unit. It describes the rationale for changing the structure of the math classroom and a method to help students reason mathematically; a seventh-grade geometry project-based learning unit; how to create an inquiry-based task or project-based learning unit, teaching strategies for project-based learning, and collaboration with other students and experts; and examples of a complete high school unit, inquiry-based tasks, and other examples of project-based learning units, with information on subject/grade-level, Common Core State Standards and Mathematical Practices, questions, the situation or problem, materials and resources, unit introductions, anticipated questions, possible misconceptions and expected answers, the schedule, formative and summative assessments, reflection prompts, and an example lesson. Fancher, an eighth-grade teacher, and Norfar, a high school math teacher, facilitate training in project-based learning. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom (grades 6 - 10) explains how to keep inquiry at the heart of mathematics teaching and helps teachers build students' abilities to be true mathematicians. This book outlines basic teaching strategies, such as questioning and exploration of concepts. It also provides advanced strategies for teachers who are already implementing inquiry-based methods. Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom includes practical advice about strategies the authors have used in their own classrooms, and each chapter features strategies that can be implemented immediately. Teaching in a project-based environment means using great teaching practices. The authors impart strategies that assist teachers in planning standards-based lessons, encouraging wonder and curiosity, providing a safe environment where failure occurs, and giving students opportunities for revision and reflection.
