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Recommended Math Books From Our Staff! |
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Recommended Math Books From Our Staff! |
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| Addison Wesley Mathematics Grade 6/Student, Hardcover Student edition (January 1993), Price: $51.52 |
| This textbook uses a problem-solving approach to teach sixth grade math. It also has plenty of practice problems. (Gisele Glosser used this one for 3 years!) Topics covered correspond to the Standards. |
| Algebra 1 Review Guide, by Isidore Dressler, Paperback (June 1966), Price: used and new from $2.64 |
| This oldie but goody is a great resource for teaching the basic concepts of elementary algebra. The book is exceptionally well-organized. The model problems are excellent, and offer detailed, step-by-step explanations. There are plenty of exercises for each topic, covering almost every level of difficulty. |
| Dot Paper Geometry, by Charles Lund, Paperback, (1980), used and new from $12.95 |
| Fabulous geoboard activities with and without a geoboard for grades 4 through 8. The blackline masters are excellent for teaching geometry concepts. Students can learn important concepts through discovery activities. |
| Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step Approach, by Allan G. Bluman, Hardcover 3rd edition (June 1997), used and new from $3.00 |
| Excellent textbook for beginning Statistics and Probability. Great for students with only a basic algebra background. A nontheoretical approach is used, and the examples are of interest to young people. It is refreshing to read a book like this! |
| Fractals, Googols and Other Mathematical Tales, by Theoni Pappas, Paperback - 55 pages (March 1993), Price: used and new from $6.95 | .gif) |
| A great collection of stories that makes math concepts come to life with its unusual cast of characters. Topics explored include real numbers, exponents, dimensions, and geometry. Both a serious and a humorous approach are used. 50 line drawings are included. |
| Fractions With Pattern Blocks, by Matthew E. Zullie, Paperback (June 1988), Price: $18.95 |
| A great hands-on book that integrates fractions with geometry. The blackline masters can be used with and without pattern blocks. Sample problem: "How many green triangles are in a yellow hexagon?" This book is a must-have! |
| Math Attack: How to Reduce Math Anxiety In The Classroom, At Work and In Everyday Personal Use, by Marilyn Curtain-Phillips, Paperback - 105 pages 0 edition (June 1, 1999), Price: $15.00 |
| This informative book presents excellent strategies for dealing with the common problem of math anxiety. The author has done extensive research on the causes of math anxiety. She discusses the different methods and experiences she has had with her students over the years and believes that math must be made into fun subject. |
| Math Connections, by David J. Glatzer, Joyce Glatzer, Paperback - 72 pages (February 1997), Price: used and new from $6.90 |
| Great middle-school activities that instill critical thinking. The blackline masters can be photocopied for your class or easily placed on an overhead projector. The book is well-organized and is valuable to any math classroom. |
| Mathematics: Exploring Your World (Grade 7), by Ruth Champagne, Hardcover (June 1991), Price: used and new from $4.71 |
| All textbooks should be written as well as this one! Great presentations, examples, practice and problem-solving. Good for many teaching and learning styles. The illustrations are ideal for kids. |
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for the Trades: A Guided Approach, by Robert A. Carman, Hal M. Saunders,
Paperback - 608 pages 5th edition (August 1998), Price: used and new from $10.00 |
| From The Back Cover: "This easy-to-understand, hands-on guide covers the practical mathematical skills used on a daily basis in a wide variety of trade and technical vocations - such as electronics, auto mechanics, construction trades, air conditioning, machine technology, welding, and drafting. Making learning the subject an enjoyable venture, it integrates real-life applications throughout..." |
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Starters! : 5-To 10-Minute Activities That Make Kids Think, Grades 6-12 , by
Judith A. Muschla, Gary Robert Muschla, Susan Kolwicz (Editor), Paperback - 336 pages
(October 1999), Price: used and new from $18.95 |
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| This book has many pages of math problems and activities that really get kids to think critically. Many connections are made to the history of math and to the real world. You can use these problems for "do now" and other warm-up activities, to hone problem-solving skills, as "problem of the day" activities, for math projects, and the list goes on. |
| Reviewing Sequential Mathematics Course I, by Marilyn Occhiogrosso, Price: used and new from $11.65 |
| This book is an excellent resource for reviewing for the Course I Regents Exams (New York State) both by topic and by exam. |
| The Silver Burdett Mathematical Dictionary, by Jason R. E. Abdelnoor, R. E. Abdelnoor, Paperback, 1979, Price: used and new from $23.67 |
| A great dictionary of mathematical terms to go on every teacher's desk. Don't get caught without it! |
| Sir Cumference and the First Round Table: A Math Adventure, by Cindy Neuschwander, Wayne Geehan (Illustrator), Reading level: Ages 4-8, Paperback - 32 pages (January 2002), Price: used and new from $4.76 |  |
| A great math adventure that integrates math and literature. If your are looking for an interdisciplinary approach to learning, then this book is a great choice. |
| Tables and Graphs, by Elaine C. Murphy, Paperback (June 1986) , (Available used.) |
| This book is an excellent resource for teaching students how to read, interpret and construct tables and bar, line, circle and picture graphs. The blackline masters are very creative and instructional. The examples are fun. Students will love it! |
When Are We Ever Gonna Have to Use This , by Hal Saunders, Reading level: Young Adult,
Paperback 3rd edition (November 2000), Price: used and new from $12.00 |
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| This book presents math problems from various careers. For example, a plumbing problem that uses trigonometry. It really answers the question students love to ask. It can be used with grades 6 through 12, and is a great motivator. |
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