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How Big Is a 16-Penny Nail? A Measurement Lesson for Middle Grades
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Engel, Bill; Schmidt, Diane L. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2004
Many common objects can provide numerous opportunities for students to develop mathematical concepts and skills. The lesson described in this article provided an excellent opportunity for middle school students to discover how real-life situations do not always present obvious "right" answers. As students explored a question related to the…
Descriptors: Secondary School Mathematics, Middle School Students, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Skills
A "Chilling" Project Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Technology
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Schooler, Susan Rodgers – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2004
"Principles and Standards for School Mathematics" states that in the middle grades "measurement concepts and skills can be developed and used throughout the school year rather than treated exclusively as a separate unit of study" (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 200, p. 241). This article describes a collaborative activity that…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Integrated Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics