Math in the Middle Institute Partnership
Action Research Projects
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Date of this Version
7-2009
Abstract
In this action research study of my classroom of eighth grade Pre-Algebra, I investigated how student understanding and achievement were affected when the lessons were centered around real-life problem solving when the students had input on the problems used through the use of mathematical journals. I discovered that there was an increase in achievement and understanding when the lessons were centered on real-life problem solving and that the interest level of the students increased through offering their suggestions of applications to real life. As a result of this research, I plan to implement the usage of real-life problems into my classroom every day while allowing my students to offer input on the real-life problems used.
Comments
Math in the Middle Institute Partnership, Action Research Project Report, in partial fulfillment of the MAT Degree. Department of Mathematics. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. July 2009.