Connecting Curriculum (Math) to Real-World Situations to Create Investigations with Students

Your Name and Title: Kristen Beck, Middle School Mathematics Teacher and Writing Project Fellow

School, Library, or Organization Name: Spring View Middle School

Co-Presenter Name(s):

Area of the World from Which You Will Present: California, U. S. A.

Language in Which You Will Present: English

Target Audience(s): Classroom teachers, Administrators, Technology Coordinators

Short Session Description (one line): Making It Real: Connecting Mathematics to Students Lives

Full Session Description (as long as you would like): 

During the session I will share how I integrate technology into my mathematics classroom to create real-world problem-solving activities that I create with the students.  I use everyday mundane activities and teach the students how to create problems connected to our math standards.  I then help the students make connections to their interests/passions and the mathematics we are learning.

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:

http://live.classroom20.com/1/category/kristenbeck/1.html

Real Life Math Problem Solving Presentation Links

Kristen Beck's Blog