Perhaps one of the most successful teaching styles I incorporate in my class is project-based learning.
Earlier
today, I gave the design of the unit project which is a pet house model
for the application of measurement, trigonometry, and geometry concepts
in Math. I explained the process, the curriculum outcomes they need to
cover, rubric, report template, and what possible ideas they could bring
into towards the realization of their project. In one of the classes, I
asked if someone knows how to draw using CAD or any software for
drawing blueprint. Unfortunately, nobody raised a hand. I was going to
introduce it class but due to the week-long holiday in October, I find
it hard to include. I told them if they wish to use any technology to
their project they must inform me beforehand so I can check or recommend
something. To be honest, I already told the students about the idea and
in fact lat Monday I had one student who already made a model. I told
him to wait till I explain it to the whole class. I even had a student
who asked me if he could create a model together with his father and I
said no.
Project-based
learning in Math engage students to learn and apply what they've been
learning at school to real life situations. Students are more motivated
and they get to enjoy doing it while learning something. It does leave
some good memories too, even some silly mistakes while doing the
projects.
(Pet house models of Math 10 - three years ago)
(Mousetrap Cars in my Physics 11 class, evaluated by Getrag-Ford mechanical engineers.) If you want to learn more about project-based learning in a math classroom, read these articles below:
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