Keep it REAL! Introducing a four-part framework for real-world math teaching in the secondary classroom

Authors

Patrick McGuire, University of Colorado Colorado SpringsFollow

Abstract

Drawing upon research-based best practices and previous literature, this article introduces a four-part “REAL” framework (Relevance, Equity, Application, and Leveraging Technology) to help secondary math teachers integrate real-world activities in their classrooms. The article provides an example of a REAL-world activity, “The 8^th Billion Baby” (Yummy Math; https://yummymath.com/post/the-8th-billion-baby/) further demonstrating how secondary mathematics teachers can move from theory to practice. The article concludes with a curated list of recommended resources designed to support real-world teaching and learning in secondary mathematics classrooms.

Recommended Citation

McGuire, Patrick (2024) "Keep it REAL! Introducing a four-part framework for real-world math teaching in the secondary classroom," Colorado Mathematics Teacher: Vol. 56: Iss. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://digscholarship.unco.edu/cmt/vol56/iss1/2