Jan 2008
Education Math eBooks for teaching and learing | Feb 2008 | Nov 2007

Mathematics for New Speakers of English

01/22/08 20:51 Filed in: Middle School, High School
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Mathematics for New Speakers of English
from Saddleback Educational Publishing
SDLSP6465 (Intermediate, Middle School, High School)
This text is designed to help teachers work with beginning ESL students in grades 5 to 12. It provides lessons and activities that will develop the students' vocabulary, English usage, and mathematical understanding.
Grades: 5 - 12

Advantage Math: Kindergarten

01/20/08 08:46 Filed in: Primary
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Advantage Math: Kindergarten
from Creative Teaching Press
CTP8100 (Early Childhood, Primary)
High-Interest Skill Building for Home and School!Strong skill instruction with 100 easy-to-use activities and tips that help make practice independent. Each 112-page book also features:
  • scaffolded instruction for immediate independent reading
  • review pages at the end of each unit that offer mixed-skill practice
  • "Take a Test Drive" pages that provide test-taking practice
  • a fun puzzle at the end of each unit to reward success
  • a tracking sheet that gives students a sense of accomplishment

Grades: K

Learn & Play Sudoku Grade 4

01/19/08 07:36 Filed in: Intermediate
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Learn & Play Sudoku Grade 4
from Shell Education
SED50323 (Intermediate)
Based on grade-appropriate math concepts, student will encounter three variations of puzzles and practice problem-solving skills on puzzles of increasing difficulty. Contains 45 different puzzles including two Super Challenge puzzles. Learn and Play Sudoku is correlated to NCTM Problem-Solving Standards.
Grades: 4

TI Graphing Calculator Strategies: Algebra

01/18/08 17:25 Filed in: Middle School, High School
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TI Graphing Calculator Strategies: Algebra
from Shell Education
SED50024 (Middle School, High School)
Integrate TI Graphing Calculator technology into your mathematics instruction with these resource books.
  • Lesson plans are easy to follow and each lesson explains the concepts, demonstrates how to use the calculator, and applies the concept.
  • Differentiate instruction with "Extension Ideas" and strategies that simplify the lessons for students needing extra support.
  • Teacher Resource zip file includes a "Using the Calculator" section to help students visualize the concepts-great for English language learners.
  • Practice pages help prepare students for testing situations that include the use of graphing calculators.
  • Includes a 365-Day Trial of the TI-SmartView


Grades: 6 - 12

Power Practice Pre-Algebra (Grades 5-8)

01/17/08 13:02 Filed in: Intermediate
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Power Practice Pre-Algebra (Grades 5-8)
from Creative Teaching Press
CTP8320 (Intermediate, Middle School)
Over 100 Reproducible Activities to Sharpen Basic SkillsThe activities in Pre-Algebra provide the perfect practice with:
  • factors and multiples
  • decimals
  • rational numbers
  • percents
  • polynomials
  • square roots
  • solving equations
  • and more!

Grades: 5 - 8

Sixth-Grade Math Minutes

01/16/08 10:27 Filed in: Middle School
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Sixth-Grade Math Minutes
from Creative Teaching Press
CTP2634 (Middle School)
One Hundred Minutes to Better Basic SkillsHelp middle-grade students master essential math skills with the motivating, classroom-tested Math Minutes format featured in this new book. This book provides 100 Minutes of 10 problems each for students to complete within a one to two minute period. Providing daily practice in every key area of math instruction, Math Minutes is a fun way to improve students' problem-solving speed (crucial for testing situations) and an instant assessment tool.
Grades: 6

Tables & Graphs (Gr. 4-8)

01/15/08 15:52 Filed in: Intermediate
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Tables & Graphs (Gr. 4-8)
from Remedia Publications
REM1127 (Intermediate, Middle School)
Prepare your students for graphing success! Most skills in table usage and graphing are covered in these activities. Students will interpret and create bar, picto, and line graphs as well as tables, grids, pie charts, and more. A great way to keep students well versed in frequently seen standardized testing concepts.

Bringing Math Home: A Parent's Guide to Elementary School Math

01/14/08 11:24 Filed in: Primary
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Bringing Math Home: A Parent's Guide to Elementary School Math
from Zephyr Press
ZPR156976218X (Primary, Intermediate, Staff Room)
This ultimate parents' guide to elementary school math features projects, games, and activities children and parents can do together to increase their understanding of basic math concepts. Fun activities such as mapping a child's bedroom for practice in measurements or keeping a diary of numeric items like vacation mileage and expenses reinforce the math skills outlined in each lesson. Using the standards issued by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics as a foundation, this book covers both content and process standards for areas such as algebra, geometry, measurement, problem solving, and reasoning/proofs. It also includes a glossary of math terms and dozens of suggestions for additional children's reading to further math understanding.
Grades: 1 - 5, Staff

Power Practice Math Logic and Word Problems (Grades 5-6)

01/13/08 18:38 Filed in: Intermediate
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Power Practice Math Logic and Word Problems (Grades 5-6)
from Creative Teaching Press
CTP8335 (Intermediate, Middle School)
Over 100 Reproducible Activities to Sharpen Basic SkillsDesigned to bulid mathematical knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. Activities are grouped into categories derived from the NCTM content standards: Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data Analysis and Probability. Also includes:
  • visual puzzles
  • word problems
  • logic challenges
  • patterning activities
  • multistep problems

Grades: 5 - 6