“What is assessed and reported shows what is really valued” (Hanscamp et al., 2019, p. 94). Lifelong learning goals are clearly identified on the assignment, with opportunity to demonstrate learning against these goals.
With the help of GeoGebra, students design a chess piece and calculate the amount of materials needed if they were to make the piece suitable for ‘outdoor’ play.
Students can print their scaled-down model on a 3D printer and evaluate each other’s designs.
Reflection questions for students
Reflect on whether you enjoyed the process of being creative and designing something interesting. Do you think all humans are ‘made’ to enjoy the process of designing and creating?
Reflect on this quote: God designed us to play. It is a “deep human desire, and it is a mark of human flourishing.” Everyone enjoys play and can have a meaningful experience with mathematical play. Do you agree? Explain your thoughts.
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones”
Proverbs 17:22