Child, Youth, and Family Studies, Department of
Document Type
Article
Date of this Version
4-2016
Citation
Buchheister, K. (2016). A Little Change Can Make a Big Difference. The MathMate, 37(1), 28 – 36.
Abstract
The opportunity to teach mathematics through service learning projects provides a relevant and connected experience that encourages concept development and problem solving proficiency while also developing students’ feelings of generosity and altruism. In this article I describe a prior project that helped my students, many of whom struggled with mathematics, become engaged in mathematical thinking and reasoning. Additional specific connections are made toward extended projects surrounding current events, as well as state and national standards.
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