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Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom: Grades 3-5 explains how to keep inquiry at the heart of mathematics teaching. This book outlines basic teaching strategies, such as questioning and exploration of concepts.
List of contents
1. Introduction 2. How to Use This Book 3. Section I: Understanding Project-Based Learning in a Math Classroom 4. Mathematics and PBL–The Perfect Match 5. Experiencing PBL: A Professional Learning Simulation 6. Section II: Designing Inquiry-Based Tasks and PBL Units 7. Creating an Inquiry-Based Task or PBL Unit 8. Math and Literary: Two Sides of the Same Coin 9. Key Teaching Strategies for PBL 10. Section III: Inquiry-Based Tasks and PBL Unit Examples 11. Complete PBL Unit Example 12. Inquiry-Based Task Examples 13. PBL Unit Examples 14. Appendix: Experiencing PBL Handouts 15. Appendix: Complete PBL Unit Example Handouts 16. About the Authors
About the author
Telannia Norfar is a mathematics teacher at a public high school in Oklahoma City, OK. She has taught all high school courses including AP Calculus AB for over 15 years. As a former journalist and account manager, Telannia found Project-Based Learning a viable method for teaching worthy mathematical concepts.
Chris Fancher is a retired public school math and engineering teacher living in Round Rock, TX. He has taught every math course, from pre-algebra to calculus, in more than 20 years of public education as well as being a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering teacher and an instructional coach for Project-Based Learning.
Summary
Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom: Grades 3-5 explains how to keep inquiry at the heart of mathematics teaching. This book outlines basic teaching strategies, such as questioning and exploration of concepts.
