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At the football game

learning the symbols , and =
2006
Uses illustrations of a football game and easy sentences with symbols to teach young students about arithmetic.

Music math

exploring different interpretations of fractions
2004
Explains math fractions by means of musical notation.

Let's visit Canada

the metric system
2004
Presents an introduction to the metric system of measurement, and provides examples of how the metric system works through visits to various places in Canada.

Explorers in North America

solving addition and subtraction problems using timelines
2004
Uses timelines and mathematical problems to show the history of exploration in North America.

The stock market

understanding and applying ratios, decimals, fractions, and percentages
2005
Presents a concise guide to understanding and applying ratios, decimals, fractions, and percentages through a study of the stock market.

Checkmate!

the game of chess : applying strategies from simple to complex problems
2004
Introduces the game of chess and its basic moves, then shows how to apply problem-solving skills to chess problems of varying difficulty.

Aircraft carriers, supplies for a city at sea

multiplying multidigit numbers with regrouping
2004
Explains how to multiply multidigit numbers by exploring modern aircraft carriers and their crews.

Where we play sports

measuring the perimeters of polygons
2004
Discusses how to measure the perimeters of various types of playing fields, such as football and soccer, by using addition and multiplication.

Severe storms

measuring velocity
2007
Explains the concept of velocity through a series of examples involving severe weather. Presents mathematical equations for determining the speed and strength of severe storms.

Mesopotamia

creating and solving word problems
2007
Studies the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and includes word problems related to writing, calendars, and math.

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