Sorto shows how the information presented through out the article relates to the information regarding the connections portion of the process standards. Making up tactics to find out the volume of prisms and pyramids around the world is a major component of the article. I really enjoyed the portion that spoke about having the students make three-dimensional illustrations to help them see and find out solutions related to area and volume. Not only will the students by compiling their information on a sheet of paper, but they will also be actively engaged in the activity as they build their prisms/pyramids. Another major component of the text that I enjoyed was the application of real-life situations and places. Students that are engaged in the activities are linking relationships associated with other areas included throughout their educational curriculum. Prime examples expressed were the relationships built through art, science, and other aspects of daily life. All of the aspects in the course of the article are meant to enhance a students learning and understanding of the material. Also, the connections that the students make from the activities hopefully will stick with them for the duration of their education careers and beyond!
Sorto, M. A. (2010). Exploring the volume of Mayan and Egyptian pyramids. Mathematics teaching in the middle school 15(5), 294-297.
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