In this unit students use mathematics to design and construct a model home from the ground up. Through the process of designing floor plans, constructing walls and roofs, and making cost estimates, students explore key concepts in geometry and measurement and engage in problem solving, communication, reasoning, and making connections. Appendices include reproducible blackline masters in both English and Spanish and sample student projects. Education Development Center. Two geometric constructions present a picture of harmony, and an application in calculating the square root of a number is given.
Students explore ramifications of possible tax revisions.
Rates and taxes. The posters created by the students are then used in future mathematics lessons. Her interests include the Montessori method and teacher education. Opinions expressed in this digest do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of OERI or the Department of Education. This digest is in the public domain and may be freely reproduced.