They solve problems of the greatest magnitude building houses, rejuvenating damaged environments, and conquering other challenging problems that can only be solved by members of the Voyager math team. Pathways to Algebra and Geometry provides five hours of instruction a week. Students work through major projects, discovering how math skills are applicable to the real world. During the major projects, students work together to gain a better understanding of mathematical concepts and skills. After completing major projects, students venture through side trips- learning skills that will assist them in future projects.
Students face complicated problems that can only be solved using higher-level mathematics.
The learning activities in Pathways are geared to a variety of learning styles including visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile. The experiential design of the program promotes authentic learning and assessment. Pathways to Algebra and Geometry was developed to meet the requirements for middle-school math and is aligned to the highest state and national standards. The program comes with a teacher s Curriculum Guide, support materials, and instructional resources, making it easy to implement and motivating for both teachers and students. Pathways program to determine how well its curriculum development goals were achieved.