The Holes in Math

This web quest is about getting students out of the mind set of "Where would I use this?" to wanting a drive to learn math. This web quest would at least take two days. The first day the students could work individually on Parts 1 and 3. Then on the second day work with their partner on Part 3.

Standards

GLE 0806.1.7 Recognize the historical development of mathematics, mathematics in context, and the
connections between mathematics and the real world.
GLE 0806.1.8 Use technologies/manipulative appropriately to develop understanding of mathematical
algorithms, to facilitate problem solving, and to create accurate and reliable models of
mathematical concepts.
GLE 0806.3.1 Recognize and generate equivalent forms for algebraic expressions.
GLE 0806.3.1 Perform basic operations on algebraic expressions (including grouping, order of
operations, exponents, square/cube roots, simplifying and expanding).

Other standards could be listed based on the type of activities students choose in Part 2 of the web quest.

http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/education/attachments/std_arch_math_gr_8.pdf

Link for the standards

Credits

Kahn, R. A. (n.d.). Practical Uses of Math And Science (PUMAS). Retrieved April 03, 2017, from https://pumas.gsfc.nasa.gov/examples/index.php

This website help me find people that created real practical examples of using math. However, instead of sending your students to their website I would print out the sheets for them. Only reason I recommend this is the website keeps the answers on their as well.

(2010, September 10). Math: It's Everywhere. Retrieved April 03, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAvIR3vFu8c

I just really enjoyed this video and thought my students would as well



(n.d.). Problem solving based on 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. Retrieved April 03, 2017, from https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/problem-solving-based-on-holes-by-louis-sachar-7215364

Thank you to Amanda Hardy for creating this who has been an educator for 20 years in England. She did amazing job creating this based on the events of the book then formulating a variety of Math questions. Thank you for allowing me and any other person with internet to use this PowerPoint.