For Your Maths Teachers: Real World Math

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Link: Real World Math

 

...Real World Math is a collection of free math activities for Google Earth designed for students and educators. Mathematics is much more than a set of problems in a textbook. In the virtual world of Google Earth, concepts and challenges can be presented in a meaningful way that portray the usefulness of the ideas.

 

Real World Math is for students

 

Students will find downloads for over 30 activities, videos, and instructional tutorials for Google Earth & SketchUp. The goal is to take the math you learned in class and develop it further with problem solving activities. You'll find some familiar concepts and learn some ideas. All of the lessons are technology-based and can be completed in the classroom or at home.

 

Real World Math is for teachers

 

Teachers have access to lesson write ups and additional material to integrate these activities effectively. The core of the site is mathematics for grades 4 and up, but many lessons lend themselves to interdisciplinary activities. This is a modern approach to mathematics that is student-centered and task-oriented; it embraces active learning, constructivism, and project-based activities, while remaining true to the standards. Higher level thinking skills, such as analysis, synthesis, and creativity are encouraged as well as technology skills and social learning...