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Quick and Easy Linear Equations Project for Algebra

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Are you looking for a quick and easy linear equations project for your algebra class? Look no further! This linear equation project covers it all AND can even be broken apart and mixed and matched to create a custom activity for YOUR class…. One that’s so low-prep you could even leave it To DO on […]

My Favorite Project: Blasting off with Rockets + Real World Quadratic Functions

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My favorite project every year is the Rocket Project to show real world quadratic functions. Projectile motion is the ultimate real world example of quadratics and rockets are just too fun to make (and launch!) It’s an amazing time for students to explore how quadratic equations are used in the real world. A fun way […]

7 Steps of Project Based Learning

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Depending on whose training you have, you may be familiar with any number of steps involved in project based learning. I’ve seen anything from 3-10 listed. Three seems too few and ten way too many, but they all essentially cover the same thing. Project based learning is a process; it is not a one and […]

Quadrilateral Project Overhaul: from Project to Project-Based Learning

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The quadrilateral project is a quintessential project in geometry. One quick look at Pinterest and you’ll see plenty of examples of quadrilateral projects ranging from family trees to city design. And while there’s nothing wrong with these projects, they aren’t the kind of quadrilateral project that will develop critical thinking skills for the high school […]

Why you shouldn’t use Project-Based Learning to Teach Math

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3 Reasons NOT to try Project-Based Learning in your High School Math Classroom…. and 1 Reason you Should   Project-based learning is an inquiry driven instructional approach based on student-centered design. The idea is that students will grapple with and learn content through exploring possible solutions or responses to an essential question. Basically, what it […]

How to Use Project Based Learning to teach Math

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  How do you teach math with Project Based Learning? A question I get most often is how on earth do we use Project Based Learning to teach math? After all, it is one of the most effective instructional strategies for math, but it can be challenging to start out! Let me tell you, this […]