Discovering Math Across Generations is a course designed to give adults an opportunity to expand mathematical understanding and problem solving capabilities using a learner-centered approach.
This course asks students to work with a math partner age 6-12 years of age throughout the course term. By teaching their partners, the student will be able to deeply process, understand and master math topics such as algebra, geometry, number sense, logical thinking, probability and statistics.
Students also rely on a learning style survey and participate in reflective journaling throughout the term. The course offers constant choices from allowing students to select learning activities that meet their individual needs and interests to determining which online tutorials and resources should be explored to create their own learning path. The survey:
1. Allows each student to determine their dominant style of learning,
2. Demonstrates which learning strategies should be employed to ensure success, and
3. Highlights which study skills and problem solving skills should be embraced.
The use of a social networking site, delicious.com, provides an opportunity for each student to search, store, organize and share links related to their particular learning style and math-related needs for use during and beyond the course term.
