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Students often wonder “when will I need this” when it comes to mathematics, but a detective has discovered applying trigonometry to real world CSI investigations happens every day. Now he wants to share his discovery with high school students. Michael... by Jim Sullivan | Feb 23, 2014 | Articles
In a new approach to using what they learn, middle school students Adopt-a-Ship and learn real world math applications. Slaving over an algebraic equation to get a good grade is one thing, computing rate of change and proportional equations as well as metric... by Margaret Smykla | Apr 21, 2013 | Articles
Accelerated math students at a Pennsylvania elementary school are playing The Stock Market Game and getting a feel for real-world investments. Students learn about math, economics and social studies, and it allows them to grow $100,000 in investments, researching,... by Dan Meyer | Jan 13, 2013 | Articles
How does Dan Meyer make learning math enjoyable and interesting? He makes math problems “irresistible” to students, “so they have to know the answer.” With the help of a camera, a tripod, and some creativity, he achieves this goal by taking...
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