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Problem
Students were struggling to apply concepts to the bigger picture and help understand connections to things outside the classroom. Students also were struggling with math being their least favorite subject because they felt as though it is just numbers, concepts and vocab. We decided to implement more hands-on learning and visual representations within the classroom and particularly incorporate the design thinking process in how their performance tasks are completed.
Hypothesis
If students have visual or hands on representations; then they will understand concepts better and be more engaged.
Target group
11th Grade Geometry students (Data from Section C)
Teacher Made Materials
Data collection
Data collection
Baseline data
Looking at standards and grades for PT 1 and looking at those same standards for PT 2
Measuring success
Increase in work completion/submission and quality
Grade for each standard
Grade from PT1→ PT2
Overall findings & impact
Overall student work submission increased in quality from PT1 to PT2
13/25 Students increased in standard for modeling from PT 1 to PT 2
8 students increased in their angle relationship standard and understanding from their BM to PT
17/25 Students increased in standard (Representations) from BM in unit to PT
Actionable steps
If you want to use this strategy in your classroom, I recommend …
Using visual representations and project based learning
Allowing them to think about themselves and express that for their “discover phase”
Breaking down larger steps into smaller ones
Alyssa O'Shea| alyssa.oshea@uamaker.nyc
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