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ACTIONS WITH FRACTIONS Proportionality success with fractions depends on the ability to visualise fractional parts as they are identified, added, subtracted, multiplied, renamed, etc. Five effective models are used to provide visual imagery and bring clarity to fractions, decimal equivalents, proportions, and percents: circle sectors, sets and subsets, and AIMS supplemented pattern blocks to represent 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6 and 1/12; unit squares, including transparencies, for showing multiplication; and representations on co-ordinate graphs. Extensive practice provided. Grades 4-9 AIM1717 $51.50 |
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ASSESSMENT ALTERNATIVES IN MATHEMATICS An overview of assessment techniques that promote learning. 'EQUALS' (Lawrence Hall) Note that this book is a beginning, not an end. It is about alternatives to standardised testing - a review of methods to assess students' real mathematics achievement, including looking at students' completed tasks or products (portfolios, writing, investigation, and open-ended questions) and at students' performance or how they are working (through observations, interviews, and questions). Also discusses student self-assessment, gives sample problems, and raises issues that need to be considered. EQ9501 $2.00 |
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AWESOME ADDITION AND SUPER SUBTRACTION builds the foundation for greater understanding of addition and subtraction through: building a strong sense of place value, developing meaning of the operations with and without regrouping, exploring money in the context of a base-ten number system, using addition and subtraction in problem-solving situations, and engaging in playful and intelligent practice with a focus on 100 percent accuracy. AIM1120 $51.50 |
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BLOCKOUT BOOK Blockout activities provide intensive practice with basic addition facts in a problem-solving mode stressing mental computation. Students "blockout" sets of adjacent addends totalling a predetermined sum, covering each set with markers of a different colour or shape. The challenge is to select sets so all the addends are covered, making the activity self-correcting. Leaves no trace of error. AIM2011 $28.95 |
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CARD CAPERS Paul Swan Playing Cards are: familiar to most children, non-threatening, highly motivational, found in most homes; Playing Cards are well suited to developing: number work, problem solving, classifying, probability, symmetry. SW9802 $25.00 |
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CHEMICAL REACTIONS An ordinary ziplock bag becomes a safe and spectacular laboratory, as students mix chemicals that bubble, change color, get hot, and produce gas, heat, and an odor. They experiment to determine what causes the heat in this chemical reaction. This exciting activity explores chemical change, endothermic and exothermic reactions, and is a great introduction to chemistry. Has often been adapted for lower grade levels. This "GEMS Classic" continues to be one of the most popular GEMS activities. GE9403 $12.00 |
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DICE DILEMMAS Paul Swan Activities to promote mental computation and develop thinking about chance processes. Classroom photocopy masters - 48 x A4 pages. SW9801 $25.00 |
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DOMINO DEDUCTIONS Paul Swan Dominoes are a cheap, readily available reource that are ideal for stimulating mathematical activity. Dominoes lend themselves to number work, probability and the development of logical thinking. In most cases the ideas in the book only provide the stimulus to encourage mathematical thinking. Asking open ended questions will stimulate further thinking on the part of the children. AIM0101 $25.00 |
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EARTHWORMS - Years 7-10 Students observe and record the pulse rates of earthworms. They experiment to discover the responses of earthworms to different temperatures, and graph the results. In discussing why earthworms respond as they do, students learn about 'cold-blooded' animals, and the concept of adaptation. A background section is included. GE9406 $12.00 |
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EXPLORING MATHEMATICS with NUMBER SQUARES - (Years 4-8) Explore Number Squares and some of the mathematics that can be developed from them - they show the relationships between numbers more clearly than any other tool and can be an excellent way of of introducing important ideas in algebra. Seven chapters each present a new way in which mathematics can be obtained from number squares and each of the 47 Blackline Master activities is designed to lead students into producing results, looking for patterns and working towards generalisations. The content is designed to be material which challenges students to think for themselves in a mathematical way. The number squares used predominantly are the Classic Hundred Square (1-100) and the Multiplication Square. The last chapter and the resources section contain several different number squares to challenge. Teacher Notes. Solutions. 68pp CP17125 $10.00 |
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FABULOUS FRACTIONS provides hands-on experiences using five helpful models to develop meaningful and in-depth understanding of fractions. Some of the ideas students will explore include: * ability to recognise fractional numbers as equal parts of a whole and as equal parts of a set; * understanding the relative size of fractions; * ability to recognise and name equivalent fractions; * experience with operations on fractions in problem solving. AIM1719 $$51.50 |
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FAMILY MATH - Teachers & Parents of children, Years 1-9 This book undoubtedly represents one of the greatest strides taken to involve parents in the mathematics education of their children. ‘EQUALS’ (Lawrence Hall of Science, California) have produced one hundred fully trialled, hands on activities that help children learn problem solving and develop an understanding of mathematics. Topics include arithmetic, geometry, probability and statistics, measurement, estimation, calculators, computers, logical thinking, and maths careers. The Family Maths programme, in New Zealand is based upon and supports the philosophy and method demonstrated in this publication and believe both teachers and parents will acknowledge the value of the activities. Our best selling book. EQ8801 $69.95 |
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FAMILY MATH FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Preschool to year 2 The first volume of the much-requested FAMILY MATH books for families (and schools) with young children ages four to eight years old. The theme is comparing, and the games, activities, and explorations integrate counting, sorting, classifying, logic, arithmetic and other important mathematical skills. Family Math for Young Children helps both parents and children develop positive attitudes towards mathematics. It also includes models and information for sharing the program with other families, how to set up a Family Math For Young Children class, now parents can be more involved at school, and how to help children at home. EQ9701 $59.00 |
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FAMILY MATH - The Middle School Years, Algebraic Reasoning and Number Sense Years 5-10 The book is filled with fun, instructive, and non threatening activities that families enjoy together. Using algebraic thinking and number sense, this book contains provocative investigations--such as Fraction Calculator Explorations, Maya Mathematics, Four Sock Drawers, and Maths Behind the Trick--that captivate older students. The parent advocacy chapters inform parents of the important decisions they need to make about courses(Intermediate through fourth form). The book also contains valuable information on how to help prepare Intermediate students for high school and tertiary mathematics. EQ9901 $69.95 |
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FAMILY MATH II Achieving Success in Mathematics presents exciting new mathematics materials to help families learn and enjoy mathematics together. This K-6 (Years 1-6) book provides an interactive approach to understanding algebra, geometry, number sense, estimation, logical thinking, probability and statistics, and much more. Important math content is presented in easy-to-follow activities, games, and investigations. Children will delight in exploring probability and statistics in Snail Races and the Zoo Game. The Royal Family Puzzle will test your family's logic skills. In Grandpa's Coins, children will make discoveries by using algebraic thinking and number sense. Don't forget the sidewalk chalk for Sidewalk Math games and adventures. Families will find the activities in this book challenging and engaging. FAMILY MATH II is an excellent supplement for teachers looking for innovative ways to reach all students. Complete plans on how to set up a FAMILY MATH class series are included. Grades K-6 (years 1-6). 200 pages. EQ0301 $59.00 |
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FAMILY SCIENCE Teachers & Parents of children Years 1-9 FAMILY SCIENCE is an informal science education program that gives parents and children an opportunity to work and learn together. Hands-on activities that use easy-to-find, inexpensive materials let families explore the ways in which science plays a role in daily life. Parental involvement in FAMILY SCIENCE is key to the program’s success. By showing interest in science and making time to explore ideas and conduct simple investigations, parents can have a positive influence on children who may otherwise decide that science is too hard, too abstract, or boring. An added benefit of FAMILY SCIENCE activities is that they provide parents with a link to the school science curriculum. Doing science at home opens the door to talk with kids about what they’re learning in school and can help reinforce the idea that anyone can be a scientist. FMS9901 $39.95 |
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FLEA SIZED SURGEONS Isn't this a great idea? Why can't we shrink or expand things to fit our needs? In this unit students explore scale, surface area, volume, and weight. They build mathematical models to help them question how scale changes affect animal and human physical properties such as "lightness" on feet, heat transfer, respiration, strength and stability of form. EQ9401 $10.00 |
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FROM CONJECTURE TO PROOF In a strict sense, without proof there would be no mathematical knowledge. It is the form of mathematical proof which sets Mathematics apart from the empirical sciences, and this significant difference should be made clear to students of Mathematics. Like all aspects of Mathematics, learning about proof is not a spectator sport. It is a doing activity for teachers, teachers in training and students in classrooms. Suitable for teachers and students of Years 7 and above. H1071001 $10.00 |
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