MATRIXMath Achievement To Realize Individual eXcellence |
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Year One AbstractNovember 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005District InformationUnion Beach Borough School District County: Monmouth School: Memorial
Elementary School Project
Director: Dr. George Franks Superintendent: Mr.
Arthur J. Waltz, Superintendent Project DescriptionThe main thrust of the grant program is to improve student mathematics scores on standardized tests. The grant project will enrich the academic program of students by enhancing the mathematics curriculum with the exploration of mathematical modeling, data analysis, statistics, forming conjectures, establishing justifications, and other problem-solving topics by integrating hand-held technology, specifically, graphing calculators with computer connectivity. Students will discover mathematics with the TI-73 graphing calculator as they work through a series of investigations that are designed to spark their curiosity and make them want to discover the mystery of why, and to motivate them to want to probe into some important mathematical concepts. All of the math concepts that will be addressed are indicated across the strands in the Core Curriculum Content Standards. The interesting problems and investigations that students will explore will enable them to gain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts that will help them better approach the more routine problems that are on the standardized tests. Technology Used
Camden
County Vocational | Deptford
Township | Elizabeth | Englewood
City | Hackensack | Keyport
Magnolia Borough | Middle Township | Millville | Monroe Township | Mullica Township | New Brunswick Newton | Oxford Township | Passaic City | Penns Grove - Carneys Point Regional | Plumsted Township Trenton | Union Beach Borough | Wharton Borough | White Township |
