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Figure 10: Students display their work

References Bybee, R., Taylor, J., Gardner, A., Van Scotter, P., Powell, J., Westbrook, A., & Landes, N. (2006). The BSCS 5E Instructional Model: Ori gins and Effectiveness. Colorado Springs. Re trieved from https://bscs.org/resources/reports/ the - bscs - 5e - instructional - model - origins - and effectiveness/. Krajcik, J., McNeill, K., & Reiser, B. (2007). Learning ‐ goals ‐ driven design model: Develop ing curriculum materials that align with nation al standards and incorporate project ‐ based ped agogy." Sci. Ed, 92, 1 – 32. doi:10.1002/ sce.20240. Larmer, J. & Mergendoller, J. (2010). 7 Essentials for Project - Based Learning. Educational Lead ership , 34 – 37. Larmer, J., Ross, D., & Mergendoller, J. (2009). PBL Starter Kit : Novato. Buck I. for Ed.

Figure 7: “ Slopes in the Real World ” Student Work

Figure 8: Student beginning stained glass window design

the graph paper to the linear equation that they found and present their designs for public display. Figure 8 shows the beginning of the stained - glass design process followed by Figure 9, that shows the final product that was used for public display. The PBL format joined with the 5E model, helped students develop a deeper understanding of the content by connecting the seventh grade algebra content to a real - world context.

Brittany Houdashelt ODU Mathematics Education Graduate

Dr. Sarah Ferguson ODU College of Science

Deja Richardson ODU Mathematics Student

Kelly Johnson ODU Mathematics Education Graduate

Figure 9: Student completed project for public display

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