In solving these problems, students observe and generalize patterns and relationships, a process vital to acquiring a solid understanding of mathematical ideas. Connected mathematics was developed at Michigan State University and is published by Prentice-Hall . Additional information is available from the developer or the publisher. This program was developed by the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the Freudenthal Institute at the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands. Mathematics in Context emphasizes the dynamic, active nature of mathematics and the way mathematics enables students to make sense of their world.
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Throughout the 21 units of this curriculum, students experience mathematics as fundamental to human endeavors throughout the world and throughout history. Students explore mathematics as it is used for planning, predicting, designing, creating, exploring, explaining, coordinating, comparing and deciding. Every MathScape unit contains 12 lessons and includes a number of hands-on investigations. A typical unit is estimated to take from five to six weeks to complete. Assessment resources including scoring rubrics and samples of student work are including in the program.