Show students where they use math in everyday life These reproducible activities show students where they use math in everyday life, from figuring out who owes what for lunch to setting up the batting order in a baseball game. Each 80 page book has about 30 activities, presenting every concept in several contexts so you can teach it in more than one way. All-inclusive activities make ideal lesson plans for substitute teachers. Answers, objectives, mathematical concepts involved, and suggestions for extension activities are included. Geometry Explore geometric problems and applications in the real world with theses 30 hands-on activities that develop students' problem-solving and reasoning skills. Also includes background information, teaching tips for multiple learning styles, and more. Algebra 32 easy-to-use reproducibles cover basic concepts of algebra, linear sentences, lines and distance, slopes and lines, parabolas, quadratic equations, and more. Activities can be tied to calculators, computers, and the Internet. Decimals and Percents 32 Activities cover the use of decimals and percents in figuring out the batting order, who's watching what on TV, doing your taxes, and more. Skills covered include decimal notation, arithmetic with decimals, mixed decimals, and organizing information by percentage. Fractions, Ratios and Rates 29 high-interest activities cover the meaning of fractions, equivalent fractions, finding patterns, ratio, solving proportions, rates, and unit pricing. Probability 32 independent activities make probability fun for even your hard-to-reach learners. Skills covered include data collection and description, outcomes, probability, tree diagrams, multiplying probabilities, and odds. Tables, Charts and Graphs 28 real-world activities teach your students about tables, charts, and graphs as they keep a table of their grades or follow their favorite athlete's scoring record on a bar graph. Statistics Correlated to the new NCTM Principles and Standards, this indispensable resource uses high-interest, real-life data from sports, advertising, consumer science, the media, and more to explore the world of data and statistics. This program is ideal for:
|
