Making Math Connections integrates mathematics inta variety of subject areas and real-life settings, providing motivation for students twant tlearn the material being presented The book alsuses a variety of activities tpromote learning for students with different interests and learning styles - Steven P Isaak, Mathematics Teacher, Advanced Technologies Academy, Las Vegas, NV
Im looking forward tfinding ways of using these resources in my lessons and can only recommend you read it too - Peter Hall, Imberhorne School, East Grinstead
Students often fail tmake the connection between school maths and their everyday lives, becoming passive recipients of isolated, memorized rules and formulas This remarkable new resource will help students become active problem-solvers whsee mathematics as a meaningful tool that can be used outside the classroom
Hope Martin applies more than 40 years of teaching experience tdeveloping a myriad of high-interest, meaningful maths investigations Using a teacher-friendly format, she shows educators how tintegrate intthe maths curriculum engaging, everyday topics, such as forensics, natural disasters, tessellations, the stock market, and literature
This project-based resource encourages cooperative, interactive learning experiences that not only help students make connections between various math skills but alsmake important connections tthe real world These mathematical applications are broken down intcomplete units focusing on different topics Each chapter includes:
Background information on the topic
Step-by-step procedures for maths investigations
Assessment strategies
Journal questions
Photocopiable worksheets
Additional related readings and Internet Web sites
By increasing their awareness of meaningful everyday applications, students will learn tuse maths as an essential tool in their daily lives
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