Math Escape Rooms: A Novel Approach for Engaging Learners in Math Circles

Authors

Janice F. Rech, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Paula M. Jakopovic, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Hannah Seidl, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Greg Lawson, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Rachel Pugh, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

Jakopovic - https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9554-9201

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2021

Journal Title

Journal of Math Circles

Volume

2

Issue

1

First Page

article 4

Abstract

Engaging middle and high school students in Math Circles requires time, planning and creativity. Finding novel approaches to maintain the interest of a variety of learners can be challenging. This paper outlines a model for developing and implementing math escape rooms as a unique structure for facilitating collaborative problem solving in a Math Circle. These escape rooms were designed and hosted by undergraduate secondary mathematics education majors. We provide possible structures for hosting escape rooms that could translate to a range of settings, as well as reflections and lessons learned through our experiences that could inform practitioners in other settings.

Comments

This is an open access article in an open access journal.

"Math Escape Rooms: A Novel Approach for Engaging Learners in Math Circles" by Janice F. Rech, Paula Jakopovic, Hannah Seidl, Greg Lawson, and Rachel Pugh is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Recommended Citation

Rech, Janice F.; Jakopovic, Paula M.; Seidl, Hannah; Lawson, Greg; and Pugh, Rachel, "Math Escape Rooms: A Novel Approach for Engaging Learners in Math Circles" (2021). Teacher Education Faculty Publications. 148.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/tedfacpub/148

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