i-MAT Program
The i-MAT (Integrated Math & Technology) program began in 2020, and is funded by the Trump Foundation. The program deals with the research, development and implementation of mathematical modelling tasks in a scientific engineering context. Its missions are widely implemented in many Israeli schools by hundreds of teachers and thousands of students.
i-MAT Tasks
i-MAT tasks provide authentic challenges in scientific-engineering contexts and are designed to support mathematical modelling in middle school (especially grades 8 and 9). In these tasks, students have the opportunity to apply mathematical solutions to problems that simulate the day-to-day activities of an engineer in the workplace.
Assessment Tools
A number of evaluation tools were developed to evaluate i-MAT tasks and to measure the competencies associated with teaching and learning mathematical modelling.
As an example, a unique evaluation indicator for evaluating modelling tasks can be found here...
As an example, a unique evaluation indicator for evaluating modelling tasks can be found here...
Professional Development for Teachers
The i-MAT training provides middle school mathematics teachers with the knowledge and tools to effectively teach the program's tasks. Click here for details and to join the i-MAT training.
Interested in i-MAT program? Enroll here
