Project M²
Making Mathematics Creative, Dynamic, and Imaginative
What is M²?
M² is a part of a research project titled Collaborative Research: Developing Teacher Learning Theory with Teachers and Students Animating Mathematical Concepts supported by NSF research grant (DRL # 2055419). The research seeks to learn how to teach mathematical concepts in ways that are creative, dynamic, and highly imaginative. All children possess an abundance of creativity and imagination that we want to take advantage of in teaching mathematics.
From the Beginning to the End
See how far we've come!
Scroll down to explore the amazing work the students and collaborators have done!
Explore the Mural
Can you find the word problems? Maybe try solving them. What strategies did you use?
... Other Explorations
How about you find the equations on the mural and solve them? Can you use more than one strategy to solve the equations?
Are you into stars? Do you know some constellations? Lists all the constellations that you know! Do you see any constellations in our mural? How many do you see? Do you know their names?
Can you find a factor tree? What are the factors?
If you are in front of the mural right now, how tall are you? Did you measure your height in inches? If so, what is your height in centimeters?
Resources
Are you looking for something to color and expand your creativity? You can download a black and white version of our mural to color in.
In the News
How many stars can you count ... in a new mural at the W&M School of Education?
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This project is sponsored by the National Science Foundation
