Juvenile Nonfiction : Mathematics

Summarizing data derived from a study of the implementation of one standards-based middle school curriculum program, Mathematics in Context, this book demonstrates the challenges of conducting comparative longitudinal research in the reality of school life. more...

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Photocopy Masters book. High interest math activities involving art and construction skills to ensure concepts are learnt in a practical and enjoyable way. For students in Grades 1 - 3. more...

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From a well-known actress and math genius—a groundbreaking guide to mathematics for middle school girls, their parents, and educators As the math education crisis in this country continues to make headlines, research continues to prove that it is in middle school when math scores begin to drop—especially for girls—in large part due to the relentless social conditioning that tells girls they “can’t do” math, and that math is “uncool.” Young girls today need strong female role models to embrace the idea that it’s okay to be smart—in fact, it’s sexy to be smart! It’s Danica McKellar’s mission to be this role model, and demonstrate on a large scale that math doesn’t suck. In this fun and accessible guide, McKellar—dubbed a “math superstar” by The New York Times—gives girls and their parents the tools they need to master the math concepts that confuse middle-schoolers most, including fractions, percentages, pre-algebra, and more. The book features hip, real-world examples, step-by-step instruction, and engaging stories of Danica’s own childhood struggles in math (and stardom). In addition, borrowing from the style of today’s teen magazines, it even includes a Math Horoscope section, Math Personality Quizzes, and Real-Life Testimonials—ultimately revealing why math is easier and cooler than readers think.“McKellar is probably the only person on prime-time television who moonlights as a cyberspace math tutor.”—The New York Times “[When] girls tell [Danica] that they’re studying math because of her, she says, ‘I feel I’m helping them find a talent they didn’t know they had.’”—People more...

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Presents a set of problem solving techniques for thinking about the puzzles and questions of mathematics. Each of the eight techniques is accompanied by practice questions to consolidate the skill. The book also contains 100 additional problems for students to attempt as their problem solving skills increase. more...

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Uncluttered math activity pages for students with learning difficulties. Reinforces the basics of math number facts. For students aged 11 years and over. (Photocopy Masters) more...

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