Using aerospace projects to teach maths [video]

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Hi, my name is Aditya, and I’m working on teaching math through a mission-based approach. I’ve provided a video link that serves as a trailer for one of my challenges. Here’s how it works: 1. Understand the Challenge: In this mission, the goal is to design a UAV that can fly between mountains to avoid enemy radar. 2. Create Your Solution: Students create a basic design—either on paper or using Blender—while doing calculations. Topics like algebra, geometry, etc., come into play. Once ready, they upload their design. 3. AI Analysis: The AI analyzes the design, runs a simulation, and provides results in the form of expected output and points. The aim is simple: give students a project to work on so they can practice math while also learning about aerospace and science. I’m looking for feedback and beta users to test this approach. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated! About me: I’ve been working on game-based learning for the past three years. I’ve built a few games to teach topics like trigonometry and algebra, and I’m constantly trying to push the boundaries of how students engage with STEM topics.

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