GPS & SONAR
Connecting Military Applications to Classroom Mathematics
Keywords:
STEM, Military, mathematics, Real-world mathematicsAbstract
The author explores the integration of GPS and SONAR applications in middle school mathematics classrooms. Highlighting the relevance of STEM in the military, the author presents practical problems and activities that connect math concepts to real-world scenarios.
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