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Spring Update
My students completed the “Three Pyramids” activity which involved solving a mathematical problem using trigonometric ratios, law of sine and law of cosine. In addition, they have created infographics on the pyramids that they researched. Due to the SAT review I have adjusted activities and the timeline of my ImagineIT project. The “Bytes in the Box” activity is now an extra credit assignment. I have added a linear function activity which requires finding the slope, the equation of the trendline and extrapolation with the point that is located out of the range of given data. Subsequently, I am requiring students to find their own data and perform similar mathematical processes. In addition, my senior class has been completing the Internal Assessment project which involves collecting statistical data on the topic of their choice using primary or secondary sources such as surveys or websites. Students are using simple and further mathematical processes to interpret the data. Simple mathematical processes include calculating the measures of central tendency, the measures of dispersion, 5-number summary, creating tables and graphs; for example box and whisker plot or scatterplot. Further mathematical processes contain calculating the correlation coefficient, performing chi-squared testing or using conditional probability. Activities on quadratic and exponential functions will be used in late April and May.
Final ImagineIT Report
My ImagineIT project has focused on real world applications of mathematics. The whole design process has required precise pacing, curriculum organization and scaffolding of knowledge leading towards the main assignment.Moving forward, I will continue working on my ImagineIT topic and I would like to get better at it. I will keep looking for projects and activities that can be used in application of different mathematical topics as well as those that will pique students’ interests. My greatest challenge in completing ImagineIT was the time restriction I face in preparation for the SAT. Therefore, the last two activities will take place in the next three weeks.
While working on the first three activities/projects my students were very engaged. They discussed a specific topic, agreed on a procedure and followed with a meaningful reflection. From my perspective I would like to see my students talking math more often. I was really proud of watching them when they were fully involved in learning, applying and discussing mathematical and statistical topics. I noticed that students are more interested in the topic if they know it is applicable in real world. This whole year was very productive and reflective for me as a teacher. I have been enriched with ideas, tools and knowledge that will make me a better instructor in the future.
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