The Power of Numbers A Teacher's Guide to Mathematics in a Social Studies Context |
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| Author:
| Gross, Fred
Morton, Patrick
Poliner, Rachel |
| ISBN: | 978-0-942349-05-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1993 |
| Publisher: | Engaging Schools
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.00 |
Book Description:
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This middle school mathematics and social studies curriculum integrates goals and strategies consistent with the NCTM Standards to help students create mathematical questions; conduct research, record, interpret, and discuss results; and learn about the uses and misuses of math in real world decision-making. It includes lesson plans and activities appropriate for heterogeneously grouped classes; suggestions for assessment; an appendix on cooperative-learning techniques; and a chart...
More DescriptionThis middle school mathematics and social studies curriculum integrates goals and strategies consistent with the NCTM Standards to help students create mathematical questions; conduct research, record, interpret, and discuss results; and learn about the uses and misuses of math in real world decision-making. It includes lesson plans and activities appropriate for heterogeneously grouped classes; suggestions for assessment; an appendix on cooperative-learning techniques; and a chart correlating the curriculum activities to NCTM Standards. Unbound student handout masters are available.