"A helpful guide for understanding the mathematical concepts and real-world applications of graphs and diagrams, including classroom tips, common terms such as variables, and exercises to encourage hands-on practice"--Provided by publisher.
Introduces basic graphing concepts and skills with data presented about the animals and the care they receive at the Main Street Animal Shelter, showing how data is represented in bar graphs and pictographs, and providing step-by-step instructions for children to complete a related activity.
Offers graphic tools for educators that can be used to differentiate classroom instruction and encourage student retention and comprehension of lessons, and provides nine types of thinking processes based on Bloom's taxonomy, along with examples to promote and encourage creative and critical thinking.
Photographs, diagrams, illustrations, and simple text describe how to collect and organize data through bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, and pictographs.
