ABSTRACT

Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom explains how to keep inquiry at the heart of mathematics teaching and helps teachers build students' abilities to be true mathematicians. This book outlines basic teaching strategies, such as questioning and exploration of concepts. It also provides advanced strategies for teachers who are already implementing inquiry-based methods. Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom includes practical advice about strategies the authors have used in their own classrooms, and each chapter features strategies that can be implemented immediately. Teaching in a project-based environment means using great teaching practices. The authors impart strategies that assist teachers in planning standards-based lessons, encouraging wonder and curiosity, providing a safe environment where failure occurs, and giving students opportunities for revision and reflection.

Grades 6-10

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

part Section I|34 pages

Understanding Project-Based Learning in a Math Classroom

chapter Chapter 1|9 pages

PBL Is Modeling Mathematics

chapter Chapter 2|22 pages

Experiencing PBL

A Professional Learning Simulation

part Section II|44 pages

Designing Inquiry-Based Tasks and PBL Units

chapter Chapter 3|13 pages

Creating an Inquiry-Based Task or PBL Unit

chapter Chapter 4|12 pages

Key Teaching Strategies for PBL

chapter Chapter 5|16 pages

Utilizing the Power of People

part Section III|75 pages

Inquiry-Based Tasks and PBL Unit Examples

chapter Chapter 6|13 pages

Complete PBL Unit Example

chapter Chapter 7|28 pages

Inquiry-Based Task Examples

chapter Chapter 8|31 pages

PBL Unit Examples