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Traditionally, math has focused on conceptual understanding and procedural fluency rather than relevance and applications. This action research study introduced real-world math problems personalized to students and had them research math applications in their interests, hobbies, and daily lives, and journal about them. The study included two cycles during Units 5 (Functions and Volume) and 6 (Associations in Data) of the eighth-grade math curriculum, using surveys, personalized problems, and math application research journals. The goals were to enhance students' connection to math, improving classroom participation and attitudes. Navigate these pages by clicking the icons on the right-hand side to learn more about the Lessons, How-tos, References, and Assessments I used!
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  • Research math journal prompts
"According to Acorda" How-Tos
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  • End-of-Unit Research Journals
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Assessments
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