We introduce the Into Math Graph tool, which students use to graph how “into" mathematics they are over time. Using this tool can help teachers foster conversations with students and design experiences that focus on engagement from the student’s perspective.
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Student Engagement with the “Into Math Graph" Tool
Amanda K. Riske, Catherine E. Cullicott, Amanda Mohammad Mirzaei, Amanda Jansen, and James Middleton
Connecting Parabolas and Quadratic Functions
Wendy B. Sanchez and David M. Glassmeyer
In this 3-part activity, students use paper-folding and an interactive computer sketch to develop the equation of a parabola given the focus and directrix.
Mathematical Modeling in the High School Curriculum
Maria L. Hernández, Rachel Levy, Mathew D. Felton-Koestler, and Rose Mary Zbiek
Ideas from the GAIMME report illustrate how teachers can engage students in the modeling process.
From Blueprints to Labyrinths
Diana Cheng and David Thompson
Labyrinths inspire questions about measuring path lengths and representing patterns.
When Should You Buy Your Airline Ticket?
Margaret Cibes and James Greenwood
Short items from the media focus mathematics appropriate for classroom study.
Exploring Klein Bottles through Pottery: A Steam Investigation
Christopher E. Smith and Jana N. Paré
Mathematics and art share perspective and prominence in this collaborative learning experience.
Jumping to Quadratic Models
Devon Gunter
A hands-on approach to studying quadratic functions emphasizes the engineering design process.
Original Recipes for Matrix Multiplication
Allyson Hallman-Thrasher, Erin T. Litchfield, and Kevin E. Dael
Frozen custard recipes are the starting point for students to derive and explain a method for multiplying matrices.
The Place and Purpose of Combinatorics
Zach Hurdle, Max Warshauer, and Alex White
The union of curriculum goals intersects with math education standards.
The Stature of Salary: Raised Expectations or a Tall Tale?
Larry Lesser
Short items from the media focus mathematics appropriate for classroom study.
