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-Pabitra Pal

Objective of the Learning Engagement:   To develop students’ understanding of perimeter through real-world applications, problem-solving, and hands-on activities that foster spatial reasoning, critical thinking, and collaboration. Details of the Learning Engagement: As part of a hands-on mathematics and design project, students were tasked with creating a rectangular garden for their school, intended for growing vegetables and flowers. The primary goal was to determine the amount of fencing needed to enclose the garden for plant protection. Students carefully measured the dimensions of their proposed garden and calculated the perimeter using the appropriate mathematical formula. This real-world application allowed them to develop their skills in measurement, multiplication, and perimeter calculation while reinforcing the importance of precision in mathematical problem-solving. For students who completed the task quickly, an additional challenge was introduced to extend their learni...

Objective of the Learning Engagement:   Investigating Angles formed by a Transversal and Parallel Lines Details of the Learning Engagement:  The class was divided into four groups, with four stations set up around the room. Two stations featured parallel lines cut by a transversal, while the other two presented non-parallel lines. At each station, students used protractors to measure angles and analyzed the relationships they observed. The objective of this activity was to explore the relationships between angles formed when a transversal cuts through parallel and non-parallel lines. The hands-on nature of the activity encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and student-led inquiry. Impact of the engagement on students and reflection as a teacher:  Students were highly engaged and curious as they investigated the differences between angle relationships in parallel and non-parallel setups. This active exploration helped reinforce theoretical knowledge and built confid...