Mathematics and its Connection to Integrated Thematic Approach

Connecting to Integrated Thematic Approach
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Connection to Integrated Thematic Approach
An integrated thematic approach appears to be spreading across schools in teaching mathematics. This approach calls for teaching different mathematics topics around the year to allow students to bridge connections internally and with other disciplines and to use central themes to establish these connections. One lesson design that can demonstrate this is the teaching of interest and compound interest concepts while linking them to the banking practice.
The lesson will entail a visit (either virtual or physical) to the bank for students to understand how the concepts are utilized within the banking arena. The lesson will then involve an overview of the concepts or elements that make up the compound interest formulae through discussions and collaboration guided by the teacher. Students will then perform simple or basic calculations involving the compound interest formula, mimicked as a means of obtaining loans from a bank. On top of understanding the compound interest formula development, meaning, and application, they learn a lifelong lesson...