Middle-Level Students Learn Mathematics Using the U.S. Map

Abstract

Middle school educators have widely accepted the importance of interdisciplinary curricula (Cook and Martinello 1994), and Principles and Standards for School Mathematics argues that mathematics should be linked with other subject areas at all levels (NCTM 2000). According to Principles and Standards, “thinking mathematically involves looking for connections, and making connections builds mathematical understanding” (p. 274). Therefore, connecting mathematics to other disciplines has become particularly important.