Through-lines
Image-Reflector (I-R)
The Image-Reflector throughline is unique in that each question refers to one of the eight CCSSM Mathematical Practices (MP). The standards for mathematical practice describe the skills and dispositions that students should hone as they develop as mathematicians.
How does an image reflector make sense of problems and demonstrate perseverance in solving them? MP1 (Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.)
How does reasoning abstractly and quantitatively reflect Christ’s image? MP2 (Reason abstractly and quantitatively.)
How does an image reflector construct viable arguments and humbly critique the reasoning of others? MP3
How do we reflect God’s image when we model with mathematics? MP4
How do image-reflectors use mathematical tools to solve problems? MP5
How does communicating with precise language reflect Christ to the world? MP6
How can noticing patterns and structures help reflect Christ in service? MP7
How do we reflect Christ as we look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning? MP8
God Worshipper (G-W)
How can we worship God through mathematics?
Can we worship God in the way that we do mathematics?
How can we use math as a tool to learn more about God’s attributes?
Idolatry-Discerner (I-D)
Can mathematics be a tool to discern idols in my own life?
How can mathematics be used for good or evil?
How does mathematics help find truth?
Earth-Keeper (E-K)
How is mathematics a tool to care for the earth?
How can mathematics help us be good stewards?
How can we use mathematical thinking to care for the earth?
Beauty-Creator (B-C)
How can mathematics be seen as an art?
How does mathematics reflect the beauty of creation?
How do we move beyond seeing beauty to creating beauty?
Is mathematics created, invented, or discovered?
Justice-Seeker (J-S)
How can we use mathematics to meet the needs of the world?
How can mathematics be a tool to seek justice?
How can mathematics be used to bring restoration?
Creation-Enjoyer (C-E)
How can mathematics help us explore and learn about creation?
How can we enjoy creation through thinking mathematically?
Servant-Worker (SW)
How is mathematics a tool to serve others?
How does mathematics allow us to be effective servant-workers?
How is mathematics a language that helps communicate?
How can we use patterns and relationships to serve?
Community-Builder (C-B)
How can we reflect the body of Christ in how we do mathematics together?
How do other communities use mathematics?
How can understanding and using mathematics help build community?
Order-Discoverer (O-D)
Who made mathematics?
What do we learn about God’s character when we study mathematics?
What patterns and relationships did God embed in creation?
How can we use patterns and relationships to serve?
