Implementing Sustainability through Student Engagement and Authentic Mathematical Practices

Abstract

The primary aim of this article was to examine how to minimize waste in a school setting by reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting waste products while providing students with real-life mathematical practice. The goal was to identify lasting changes that support student engagement with the integration of mathematical content. Through the Washington Green Schools certification process, an assessment examined how much and what types of waste products were disposed of daily. This study identifies what changes can be implemented to make lasting changes while providing authentic mathematical learning.