Connections

CONNECTIONS [CN]
Contextualization and making connections to the experiences of learners are powerful processes in developing mathematical understanding. When mathematical ideas are connected to each other or to real-world phenomena, students begin to view mathematics as useful, relevant and integrated. Learning mathematics within contexts and making connections relevant to learners can validate past experiences and increase student willingness to participate and be actively engaged.The brain is constantly looking for and making connections. “Because the learner is constantly searching for connections on many levels, educators need to// orchestrate the experiences // from which learners extract understanding. Brain research establishes and confirms that multiple complex and concrete experiences are essential for meaningful learning and teaching” (Caine and Caine, 1991, p. 5).

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