Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom

Grades K-2

Telannia Norfar, Chris Fancher

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN:
  9781646322114
  9781032145044
• eBook ISBN:
  9781000495393
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Teaching Mathematics

Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom: Grades K–2 explains how to keep inquiry at the heart of mathematics teaching in the elementary grades. Helping teachers integrate other subjects into the math classroom, this book outlines in-depth tasks, projects and routines to support Project-Based Learning (PBL). Featuring helpful tips for creating PBL units, alongside models and strategies that can be implemented immediately, Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom: Grades K–2 understands that teaching in a project-based environment means using great teaching practices. The authors impart strategies that assist teachers in planning standards-based lessons, encouraging wonder and curiosity, providing a safe environment where mistakes can occur, and giving students opportunities for revision and reflection.

Appendix 1
Experiencing PBL Handouts

This section includes the handouts for the Experiencing PBL simulation:

• Character
• Counting Our Shopping Items: Make Ten
• Counting Our Shopping Items: Make Ten Exit Tickets

Downloadable versions of these handouts are available on the book’s webpage www.routledge.com/9781646322114 .

Name: _________________________________________ Date: __________

Character

Pay attention to:

• -look
• -act
• -think
• -feel

Name: _________________________________________ Date: __________

Counting Our Shopping Items: Make Ten

Draw and circle to show how you made ten to help you solve the problem.

1. Kensie brought in 9 pants, and Steve brought in 7. How many pants do they have in all?
   
   
   
   
   • 9 and __________ make __________. (9 + _____ = _____)
   • 10 and __________ make __________. (10 + _____ = _____)
   • Kensie and Steve have __________ pants in all.
2. Lisa donated 9 shirts, and Alice donated 4. How many shirts do they have in total?
   • 9 and __________ make __________. (9 + _____ = _____)
   • 10 and __________ make __________. (10 + _____ = _____)
   • Kensie and Steve have __________ shirts in total.
3. In the basket, there are 4 scarves. There are 9 scarves in the closet. How many scarves are there all together?
   • 9 + _____ = _____
   • 10 + _____ = _____
   • There are __________ total scarves.
4. Kensie brought in 9 pants, and Steve brought in 7. How many pants do they have in all?
   • 9 + _____ = _____
   • 10 + _____ = _____
   • Kensie and Steve have __________ pants in all.

Name: __________________________________________ Date: __________

Counting Our Shopping Items: Make Ten Exit Tickets

Draw and circle to show how you make ten to solve.

1. Maria has 3 skirts, and Charles has 9. How many do Maria and Charles have together?
   • ________ + _______ = _______
   • ________ + _______ = ______ Maria and Charles have _____ skirts.
2. How can this help us count donated items for our shopping day?

Appendix 2
Complete PBL Unit Example Handouts

This section includes the handouts for the complete PBL unit example:

• Pirate Project Volume and Weight Record

A downloadable version of this handout is available on the book’s webpage at www.routledge.com/9781646322114 .

Name: _______________________________________ Date: _____________

Pirate Project Volume and Weight Record

1. How much treasure?
   1. a. Weight
      1. i. Record the values of the following number of pennies:
         1. 12 pennies = __1__ ounce
         2. 24 pennies = __2___ ounces
         3. 60 pennies = ___________ ounces
         4. 120 pennies = __________ ounces
         5. ________ pennies = 3 ounces
         6. ________ pennies = 4 ounces
      2. ii. Record values for 3 other numbers of pennies:
         1. ______ pennies = _________ ounces
         2. ______ pennies = _________ ounces
         3. ______ pennies = _________ ounces
2. How big is my boat?
   1. a. Volume
      1. i. Record the length, width and height of your boat using inch cubes or the inches scale of a ruler:
         
         
         1. Length = _____________ inches
         2. Width = ______________ inches
         3. Height = _____________ inches
      2. ii. Multiply the length, width and height to get your boat’s volume:
         1. length x width x height = _________________
3. Will my boat float?
   1. a. Can you guess how many pennies will fit into your boat and still float?
      1. i. GUESS: ________________ pennies. Now let’s see if you are right.
      2. ii. Write the number of pennies you estimated and the weights:
      3. ______/______pennies/ounces
         Example: Pennies/Weight = 72 pen...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-Title
• Series
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• Introduction
• How to Use This Book
• SECTION I Understanding Project-Based Learning in a Math Classroom
• SECTION II Designing Inquiry-Based Tasks and PBL Units
• SECTION III Inquiry-Based Tasks and PBL Unit Examples
• Appendix 1: Experiencing PBL Handouts
• Appendix 2: Complete PBL Unit Example Handouts
• About the Authors