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When Am I Ever Going To Use This? A Mathematics Investigation Involving Animals, Nicole Lynn Drake
When Am I Ever Going To Use This? A Mathematics Investigation Involving Animals, Nicole Lynn Drake
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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, …