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Mathematical Maof
About the Program
The Mathematical Maof (Fly with Math) program (Literacy Tasks for Developing Mathematical Potential) at Range Center, University of Haifa, is designed to develop higher-order thinking skills among middle school students. The program focuses on the connection between theoretical mathematical knowledge and literacy application in the real world, in the spirit of PISA tests.
The program offers teachers and students clusters of inquiry tasks organized around everyday and scientific situations from the fields of economics, architecture, science, and society. By tackling these problems, students are exposed to the beauty of mathematics as a tool for analyzing and understanding reality.
Program Goal
The goal of the program is to provide middle school students with tools to apply mathematical knowledge in solving complex PISA-style literacy problems, by connecting them to extra-mathematical content worlds. The program is intended to foster student achievement and motivation for learning, while empowering the teacher in dealing with classroom diversity and promoting meaningful, up-to-date learning.
Program Uniqueness
- A stepped structure that allows for a gradual and adapted entry point.
\(\space\) - Inquiry-based learning that encourages classroom discussion and mental flexibility.
\(\space\) - Integration of close didactic instructions for each task for the benefit of the teacher.
\(\space\) - Practice of core mathematical topics (functions, geometry, proportion) through real-life situations.
Website Resources
- An extensive database of online mathematical tasks for self-directed or classroom learning.
\(\space\) - Dynamic and interactive applets for exploration and visualization of problems.
\(\space\) - Selected demonstration videos showing the connection between mathematics and diverse content worlds.
Program Team
Prof. Roza Leikin
Program Head
Ms. Irina Gurevich
Program Manager
Ms. Yael Lin
Implementation and Operation Manager
Dr. Regina Ovodenko
Development and Implementation Team Member
Dr. Shula Weisman
Development and Implementation Team Member
Ms. Sariga Dinur
Development and Implementation Team Member
Ms. Zviya Parnes
Development and Implementation Team Member
Mr. Alex Levin
Development and Implementation Team Member
Ms. Maayana Miskin
Development and Implementation Team Member
Mr. George Ghantous
Development and Implementation Team Member
Dr. Haim Elgarbaly
Development and Implementation Team Member
Ms. Masha Boriskovsky
Formative Evaluation Manager
Ms. Rakefet Sela
Implementation and Evaluation Team Member
Dr. Orit Goldberg
Implementation and Evaluation Team Member
Dr. Sigal Klein
Website and Content Manager
Ms. Aviva Sasson
Program Administrator