mathematics

"The mathematical concept of place value is explained using a place value chart, descriptions of how money is notated, and humorous examples from a recipe that a group of monkeys is using to make a gigantic banana muffin"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to preparing for the math section of the SAT that includes full-length practice tests, review questions and detailed answers, and special test-taking strategies for improving scores.

A mathematically gifted sixth-grader is recruited by a group of students to game the system at the biggest theme park in the world--and win the big prize.

Presents a five-week instruction unit designed to help students in grades one and two learn about the monetary system, with games and activities to engage students with identifying coins and their values, counting money, and applying their learning to problem-solving situations.

Presents a six-week unit of study for the first and second grade classroom to help students understand the fundamentals of geometry, how shapes relate to one another, and more, and contains reproducible activities.

"Encourages children to get outside, where they can have fun interacting with the natural world while learning math. AdB?ge has created twenty-two outdoor activities, organized by season. Through play, children will learn about numeracy and arithmetic, as well as math concepts such as shapes, time, greater/less than, even and odd numbers, patterns and grids."--Provided by publisher.

Describes fifteen careers related to math and money, including actuary, banker, economist, geographer, lawyer, mathematician, urban planner, and others; provides profiles of real workers in each field; and includes guidance and activities for making a career choice.

Bill Nye the Science Guy takes on key concepts learned in pre-algebra through creative and fun approaches. Students will learn to apply algebraic concepts to the world around them.

Secret agent Matt Mattics and his team must answer a series of interactive questions on rounding decimals in order to win back a magic diamond stolen by Dr. Strangeglove that will make him ruler of the math world.

Introduces students to the role ratios, proportions, and percents play in everyday life.