Calculicious: Making Calculus Delicious
School: High Tech High School
City/State: San Diego, CA
Grade(s): 12
Format(s): Book
Subject(s): English Language Arts, Mathematics, Visual Arts
Type(s): Informative/Explanatory
Writing Assignment Description
Seniors at High Tech High in San Diego, California created this book as a product from a cross-curricular study of art and mathematics. Students created an online forum to critique and discuss their work. The book included artwork, explanatory text, and also selected critique and discussion from the forum for each artistic piece.
How This Writing Can Be Useful
- Excellent description of the process of applying mathematical solutions
- Clear example of how artwork complements text
- Includes thoughtful feedback from students
Relevant Resources
Common Core State Standards
| Standard | Long Term Learning Target |
|---|---|
| W.11-12.4 |
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| W.11-12.6 |
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