The Circle of Learning

Examples of applying this learning outcome outside the learning environment:
Family	Community	Work
At the end of every month, create a pie graph that shows what you have spent on rent, food, and utilities. After a year, compare the graphs to determine the months of your highest expenditures. Use this information to budget more carefully in future years.	Create a simple bar graph to compare the amounts that your community spent on road repairs, education, and health care last year.	Track your tips every day for a month. Calculate your average tips per day and per week. On which day of the week are your customers most generous? In which week of the month are they most generous?

copies of several coupons for the same product, indicating which coupon represents the greatest saving
copy of a recipe converted from imperial to metric measurements
audio tape describing the solution of a complex math problem

Learners will demonstrate critical and creative thinking strategies to solve complex mathematical problems.

Describe your own increasing confidence in math ability and problem-solving skills.
Identify and apply problem-solving skills. [See instruction tip #7.]
Describe your personal methods for solving mathematical problems.
Applying knowledge of math vocabulary by translating written English problems into math equations, and vice versa.
Solve more abstract mathematical problems from textbooks, Internet sites, worksheets, instructor assignments, etc.
Use a calculator or computer program to extend mathematics skills and concepts (if available).
Represent learning in various forms as a personal way of remembering mathematics concepts and skills (e.g., writing, painting, sculpting, singing, acting, drumming).