Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications: Ready-to-Use Lessons and Materials for Grades 6-12

by Gary Robert Muschla, Judith A. Muschla

A collection of 60 hands on investigations to help students apply math concepts and skills to everyday problems found across the curriculum, in sports, and in daily life. These tested projects stress cooperative learning, group sharing, and writing, and build skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making, and computation. Each project follows the same proven format, including instructions for the teacher, a Student Guide, and one or more reproducible datasheets and worksheets. To help find appropriate projects quickly, a special Skills Index identifies the skills emphasized in each project, and all materials are organized into 6 major

384 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1996

About the author

Gary Robert Muschla has been a teacher and author of numerous resource books for teachers, parents, and students, some of which he coauthored with his wife and daughter. He also writes historical and contemporary romances.