Take flight with mathematics

Author: Kimberly M. Lilienthal
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Volume/Issue:
Volume 19: Issue 9
Page(s):
546–547
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/teacchilmath.19.9.0546
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Grade(s) or Audience, All grades PK-12, Teacher:Early Career, Grades 3-5, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Grades 6-8, Sixth, Grades PK-2, Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, First, Second, Math Topic, Algebra, Algebraic Thinking/Pre-algebra Concepts, Algebraic Thinking, Linear Equations and Inequalities, Geometry, Shapes, Measurement, Perimeter/Area/Volume, Measurement and Data, Number, Number & Operations, Number & Operations in Base Ten, Number & Operations—Fractions, Probability/Data Analysis and Statistics, Statistics & Probability, Other Topic, Problem Solving, Representations
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Exploring airport traffic, usage, hours of operation, and security statistics are all ways to model and bring relevance to math. Students soar while exploring the mathematics of aircraft: dimensions, cargo, fuel, and passenger capacity. Comparing two airports or aircraft would be valuable ways to extend their mathematical journey.

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Contributor Notes

Kimberly M. Lilienthal, klilienthal@placercoe.k12.ca.us, is a professional development coordinator for the Placer County Office of Education in Auburn, California. She has a passion for math and engaging students in mathematical thinking through problem solving.

Edited by Christine D. Poulsen, cpoulsen@placercoe.k12.ca.us, a math grant coordinator for the Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) and a project director for CaMSP Math Grant SUCCESS in Auburn, California. E-mail problem collections for the editors to consider for future Math by the Month columns. See detailed submission guidelines at www.nctm.org/tcmdepartments.

(Corresponding author is Lilienthal klilienthal@placercoe.k12.ca.us)
(Corresponding author is Poulsen cpoulsen@placercoe.k12.ca.us)
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Copyright:
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc. All rights reserved. 2013
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Article Category:
Research Article
Print Publication Date:
01 May 2013
Online Publication Date:
May 2013
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