Do your students hate word problems? Do you often hear the question, "When am I ever going to use this?" Join us to discover a new way to engage and intrigue your middle or high school math students through reality-based problem solving. Mathematical Modeling in 3 Acts embodies the spirit of the Standards for Mathematical Practice as it sets up students for productive struggle that enables them to persevere with mathematics. The math modeling task is broken into 3 segments: The Hook, The Modeling, and The Solution. At the start of each task, an engaging multimedia hook draws students into the problem. Students become proficient problem solvers as they take an active role in defining the problem and then selecting appropriate strategies and tools to solve the problem. Learn how to facilitate these math modeling sessions with your students to ultimately build their conceptual understanding and ability to tackle rigorous problems.
