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The Make It Real Learning Activity Library, Volumes I and II, each contain 110 engaging real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From baking chocolate chip cookies to choosing a cell phone plan to designing a swimming pool, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Rest assured that each activity integrates real world information not just "realistic" data.
There are 11 workbooks in each of the Library volumes. Each workbook contains 10 real-world math activities and solutions. To make it easier for teachers to assess student work, the worked-out solutions are included on a duplicate copy of each activity.
Reviewers have raved about the quality of the activities. The following review is representative of typical reviewer comments.
I have to say that I knew I was going to love this product when I saw the objectives page. It told me what to expect from it. I like that. I was excited to see the inclusion of prices and estimates from actual stores and current census information. This book really lived up to it's promise. It is very relevant and that causes the children to engage and inquire further. The activities were just enough to supplement a math lesson and allow my son to see the practicality of the application he had just learned. And, eating his assignment after certain lessons was a bonus plan! I must also add that I was very pleased with the layout and design of the ebook. I was very professional and appealing. The structure and organization made it very easy to navigate and execute the activities. For a busy mom like me that is a must! I am very impressed with this product. It is excellent!
-- Heart of the Matter Team review as published on CurrClick.com
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The included workbooks are:
Throughout the workbook series, we have consistently sought to address the content and process standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Make It Real Learning Activity Library, Volume II, contains 110 activities in the following workbooks:
All of the activities are mapped to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. As of March 2012, these learning standards had been adopted by 45 of the 50 states in the United States. A reference document mapping the activities to the standards is available here.
Make It Real Learning Activity Library, Volume I and Volume II, contains 220 activities in the following workbooks:
Throughout the Volume I workbook series, we have consistently sought to address the content and process standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. NCTM Standards Targeted: Number and Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis and Probability
Detailed Activity Objectives: Library Volume I.All of the Volume II activities are mapped to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. As of March 2012, these learning standards had been adopted by 45 of the 50 states in the United States. A reference document mapping the activities to the standards is available here.
The 50 State Bundle contains the individual workbooks of all 50 states! With 4000 real-world math problems to solve, this bundle is a bargain at just $0.40 per workbook.
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give learners the opportunity to reflect on the things they've learned. Throughout the workbook series, we have consistently sought to address the content and process standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
There are multiple ways to use these real-world math activities in a teaching environment. Since the activities teach both mathematics and social studies, many teachers and families enjoy using the workbooks to reinforce mathematics across the curriculum. Although the activities may be effectively used in a formal teaching setting, they are designed specifically for the independent learner.
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Get it all! Library Volume I and Volume II + States by the Numbers (all 50 states).
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Each state workbook is available individually. Purchase one or many state's activities.
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