Geometry through Mandalas: a supplemental geometry curriculum

Project (M.A., Education (Curriculum and Instruction)) -- California State University, Sacramento, 2009.Students live in a world where they are surrounded by math but they are not aware of it nor are they aware of how it is connected to them. The Mandala Project will integrate geometry skills with a variety of skills necessary to be a productive member of today???s society such as critical thinking and problem solving. Students will have the opportunity to see how math is related to their lives by using their multiple intelligences to integrate math with art.\ud Sources of Data\ud The review of literature examines the following areas: national and international mathematics test results, multicultural education, multiple intelligences, student motivation, and real world integration through art. Sources of data used were professional journal, books, and websites.\ud \ud Conclusions Reached\ud High school students expect geometry to be another math class full of calculations and formulas that do not make sense to them because the subject is too abstract and lacks a personal connection. The Mandala Project will integrate art and culture into the geometry curriculum, which will in turn create the personal connection for the students in order to motivate them to delve deeper into the subject. Students will be using critical thinking skills throughout the production process as well when they use their Mandala to explore new geometry concepts throughout the year.Education (Curriculum and Instruction