A lot of math classes are very straight-forward in terms of the curricula being taught, but what tools can we use to help them learn? As this article points out, hands-on learning can often be the most effective. By creating a physical representation of a parabola, we can allow students to manipulate and observe the changes that they can apply to mathematical concepts (in this … Continue reading 3D Printed Manipulatives

http://3dprint.com/73230/3d-printing-in-school/ Right there is the link to an article that basically justifies this entire website that I’ve made here. One of the very first questions that it asks is, “Can 3D printers really be used in schools, and what are some examples?” The summary of the article is that the student mentioned, Tanner Hauger, ended up replacing small parts from failing fire safety devices in his … Continue reading $10 250 School Maintenance turned into $61 Repair by 3D Printer