Making Math Relevant

Submitted by 298kgann on Sat, 04/19/2008 - 9:11pm.
298kgann
Posts: 1

How do you make certain that students understand that the math you are teching is relevant to their lives?

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Mon, 04/21/2008 - 10:37am
louisdoak
Posts: 10

This is a broad and general question, so expect the response to be generalizations.  Real life math applications come from everyday activities. For instance, we have a checking account so we must +/- and also calculate compound interest.  We have schedules so we measure time in intervals.  We walk so we can measure distance.  Each step can be about a yard (if your tall).  So, look for applications of your lesson plan in everyday activities.