New Insight and Implications

Throughout the time I have been in this class I have enjoyed learning new ways to create connectedness within teaching math. I now see how important it is that students know why they are learning new math skills and where they will use them. Throughout school my teachers did a great job building from one topic to the next but I still struggled with the why question. I always loved math because it made sense to me, but I didn't know why I needed to know the information. Making story problems that are real life situations that need a solution answers that question for students. After the house project, though it was very time consuming, I understood why area and nets are needed. I remember sitting in class dreading the project, but I would rather have my students do that then sit and do area worksheets. As a teacher thinking of good projects that meet standards and are practical is a great use of my time and the students.