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Sunstein, Bonnie S.; Liu, Rossina Zamora; Hunsicker, Arthur W.; Baker, Deidra F. – English Journal, 2012
Imagine two classfuls of American high school students, separated by 1,500 miles and profound differences in local cultures (East Coast urban and Midwestern rural) as they correspond and collaborate in writing between their geometry classes. Reading the students' observations, one sees authentic voice, specific detail, precise language, what…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Teacher Collaboration, Writing Across the Curriculum, Mathematical Enrichment
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Robertson, William H.; Meyer, Rachelle D.; Wilkerson, Trena L. – Journal of Education and Learning, 2012
Getting high school students to enjoy mathematics and to connect concepts to their daily lives is a challenge for many educators. The Mathematics of Skateboarding demonstrated innovative and creative ways to engage students in content and skills mapped to state requirements for high school students in Algebra and Geometry.
Descriptors: High School Students, Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Instructional Innovation