MAC^3 Institute Project: Foundations of Elementary Mathematics

Objectives:

To create inter-disciplinary program to create cultural diversity in classrooms by combining art and math
To create interactive class projects to encourage students’ interests in academic pursuit
To offer students broader aspects of the discipline to achieve higher understanding

Mathematical Topics	Art Topics
Use this project to reinforce table of values for linear equations Have students create their own equations, choose modular systems, create circular designs, and choose color and patterns Graphing Tables and charts Algebraic linear equations Modular arithmetic	Learn to analyze math students’ design Respond in design and create balanced composition Conceive a color scheme to go with math students’ design Offer constructive criticisms Learn mathematical aspects of design and color
Shared Topics

Color per contrast of extension by Itten (The Elements of Color): Implementing proportionalities for complementary pairs yellow : violet = 3 : 9 = 1 : 3 = ¼ : ¾ orange : blue = 4 : 8 = 1 : 2 = red : green = 6 : 6 = 1 : 1 = ½ : ½