QJS Library Learning Commons
Math in Homebuilding
Content:
- Numerical proportional reasoning (ratio), surface area and volume (8)
Grade Level: 8
Curricular Competencies
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Students are able to use reasoning and logic to explore, analyze, and apply mathematical ideas.
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Students are able to model mathematics in contextualized experiences.
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Students are able to explain and justify mathematical ideas and decisions.
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Students are able to communicate mathematical thinking in many ways.
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Students are able to connect mathematical concepts to each other and to other areas and personal interests.
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Students are able to reflect on mathematical thinking.
Instructions
Your Job: Watch the video below and complete the activities
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Video: Math Meets Homebuilding (featuring carpenter Ty Pennington - 14:29)
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Electric Rates (ratio and rate)
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Green Area (area, perimeter, volume)
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Concrete Ratios (ratio, area, volume, proportional relationships)
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Write a reflection that shows your learning
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Your Final Product Should...
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Include the completed activities above
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Include a reflection that shows your understanding of how math can be used in the fashion industry
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How do construction companies use math to build houses? What kind of math is used in each stage of the process (design, purchasing materials, preparing materials for building, etc.)?​
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How do homeowners use math to do minor home improvements? How can understanding this math help save homeowners money by doing work themselves instead of hiring someone?
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What are some other ways that math might be used in construction/homebuilding that were NOT explored by the video or activities? Give at least two examples.
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Tools to Do the Job:
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Printed copies of the activities above
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Device to watch the video
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