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STEM20: Virtual Event

NCTM Session: Mathematics and Integrative STEM

Solar Batteries and Solar Houses Fuel Student Application of Mathematics

By David Barnes (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Reston, VA), Katelyn Barnes (Riverside High School: Leesburg, VA)

Engineering Mathematics High School

This integrative STEM approach with a focus on mathematics uses student mathematical thinking to create a robust mathematical picture of solar batteries and solar houses.

Takeaways

  1. Application of algebra and pre-calculus concepts in the creation of models of solar batteries.
     
  2. Small group work is coordinated and combined with others to support a collective mathematical analysis of the context and properties of interest.
     
  3. Students use their mathematics and engineering tools and principles as they further develop their identity as a doer in these spaces.

Presenter Materials for this Session

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