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Middle and Primary School Math Department: G7 Math Project — “Maximizing Area and Volume”

May 18, 2023

In this semester’s 7th-grade math project, the teachers put the tedious geometric calculations into an innovative “desert survival” scenario, allowing students to actively explore how to use limited materials to create a maximum volume water bottle, with the aim of gaining hope for survival in the desert.

Prior to the formal production, the 7th graders worked through some simple abstract geometric operations to understand the meaning of “maximum volume” and “maximum area”. Afterward, teachers designed realistic and advanced problems to help students apply their geometry knowledge and enhance their understanding of related mathematics concepts. Finally, students were challenged to create containers from existing materials through group work, discussion, and resource integration.

Throughout the process, students integrated their geometry knowledge and continued to improve their work. The final presentation was a beautiful innovation in the form of a poster or video. This process showcases their creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.

The innovative project not only deepens our students' understanding of mathematics but also helps them develop important life skills such as problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Also, the topic was designed by teachers to further encourage students to appreciate the value of mathematics and its practical applications in everyday life.

Written by Wei Xu

Pictures by G7 Math Teachers

Edited by Serene Yang, Niall Keenan