Ready, Set, Launch!—The Engineering Cycle for Productive Struggle

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Christine Taylor Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

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Jean S. Lee University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

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Volume/Issue:
Volume 114: Issue 2
Page(s):
117–124
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2019.0218
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Grade(s) or Audience, Grades 6-8, Math Topic, Algebra, Algebraic Thinking/Pre-algebra Concepts, Expression/Equation, Functions and Trigonometry, Functions, Other Topic, Connections, STEM, Representations, Mathematical Practices, Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

We implemented a STEM task that highlights the engineering cycle and engages students in productive struggle. Students problem solved in productive ways and saw tangible benefits of revising their work to achieve mathematical goals.

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© 2021 by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
Page Count:
9
Article Category:
Research Article
Print Publication Date:
01 Feb 2021
Online Publication Date:
Feb 2021
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