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Think Far with Mathematics

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  • Mathematics
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    • Projects
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  • Physics
  • Science & Technology for Junior High School
  • Ethics committee

Leading team:

  • Prof. Ruhama Even

Project team:

  • Dr. Alex Friedlander
  • Galia Gonen Coordinator of teacher professional development
  • Omri Nave
  • Zippora Resnick
  • Dr. Naomi Robinson Coordinator of material development
  • Alina Speisky

Secretariat and Administration:

Vered Shattenstein

Brief

Development of teaching units for 9th grade that focus on solving complex problems in the context of the real world, with an emphasis on mathematical modeling and proof competences

 

 

Program:
• Solving complex problems in real world contexts
• Mathematical modeling competences
• Mathematical proof competences
• High order levels of thinking in mathematics
• In accordance with levels 5-6 in the conceptual framework of PISA
• In accordance with the 9th grade curriculum

Classroom Teaching Framework:
• 15 study units
• 2 hours per week
• A total of 30 hours

Target audience:
• Advanced 9th grade students
Mathematics Teacher Communities:
• Lead teachers – 60 hours
• Teachers – 30/60 hours

Further reading:

  • Think Far with Mathematics
  • Think Far Flyer
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