Math+Project

Students will learn about real--‐life mathematics applications in the world around them. Students will research a career of their choice and describe how mathematics is infused into that career choice. Students will create a product which depcits how the math they are learning in fourth grade is the foundation for future success in the career they researched. The projects will be completed in class and the students will work independently or with a partnter. Students will need to work on the interview component at home, and bring materials from home as well. More information will be sent home as the project progresses. **Students will meet these goals in their explorations:**
 * Description of the Math project**
 * Discover ways in which students use mathematics in and out of school
 * I nvestigate ways in which professionals use mathematics in their work
 * Create problems that illustrate how professionals use mathematics concepts in real--‐world problem situations
 * Design a product explaining how 4th grade math objectives are the foundation for the math performed in their career choice
 * Interview a person who works in the career they selected

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**This it the link to the project created by the state of Texas. Please note, some changes have and will be made,**
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Useful Websites for Math Project

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 * Math in Sports
 * Math in Music
 * Math Beyond School
 * More Math Beyond School
 * Why do we need math?
 * Mathematics in Art

Click below to learn about different careers you could research.
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Questions to Consider
1. What math classes are required in your career (job)? 2. What other classes or tests are required in your career (job)? 3. What do you do on a typical day? 4. How is math used in your career (job)? 5. What is the salary range of your career (job)?
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