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Enhancing Student Engagement and Understanding Through Mathematics Projects<\/div>\n
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\u201cWhen will we ever use this in real life?\u201d \u00a0Instead of avoiding this question, what if we used it to inspire learning?<\/div>\n
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This PLC explores how to turn that common student challenge into an opportunity by designing real-world modeling projects that help students apply what they learned in meaningful and relevant ways. \u00a0We\u2019ll explore a variety of projects, both self-created and AI-enhanced, that promote critical thinking, technology use, and student ownership through choice and exploration. Together, we\u2019ll test these projects, reflect on their design, and discuss their effectiveness as end-of-unit assessments. Participants will create their own project, analyze the results, and receive feedback from others. \u00a0The group will focus on learning from one another, sharing ideas, and continuously improving teaching practices in a supportive environment.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

PLC Details<\/p>\n
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<\/i> Facilitator:<\/strong> Courtney Sobanski<\/p>\n

<\/i> Start Date:<\/strong> Thursday, October 9<\/p>\n

<\/i> Meeting Time:<\/strong> 4:30 – 6:30 PM<\/p>\n

<\/i> Meeting Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Thursdays: October 9, November 6, December 11, January 8, February 12, March 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    **Registration is Closed**<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    \n[icon name=\"calculator\" prefex=\"fas\" style=\"color: blue;\"] High School Mathematics<\/p>\n

    Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u201cWhen will we ever use this in real life?\u201d \u00a0Instead of avoiding this question, what if we used it to inspire learning? This PLC explores how to turn that common student challenge into an opportunity by designing real-world modeling projects that help students apply what they learned in meaningful and relevant ways.<\/p>\n

    [icon name=\"user\" prefix=\"fas\"] Facilitator: Courtney Sobanski
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    \n[icon name=\"clock\" prefix=\"fas\"] 12 Hours (Six 2-hour meetings)
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