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The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day, Grades 6-12
Over 180 Quick Challenges for Developing Math and Problem-Solving Skills
Frances McBroom Thompson, Ed.D. (Author)
9780470505175, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 25 June 2010
256 pages
23.1 x 19 x 2 cm, 0.408 kg
Fun-filled math problems that put the emphasis on problem-solving strategies and reasoning The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day offers activities for test prep, warm-ups, down time, homework, or just for fun. These unique activities are correlated with national math education standards and emphasize problem-solving strategies and logical reasoning skills. In many of the activities, students are encouraged to communicate their different approaches to other students in the class. The activities address a wide range of topics, skills, and ability levels, so teachers can choose whichever best suit the students' needs.
About This Book vii About the Author xi Acknowledgments xiii Correlation with NCTM Process and Standards Grid xv Section 1 What Doesn’t Belong? 1 Section 2 What’s Missing? 23 Section 3 Where Is It? 45 Section 4 Algebraic Pathways 63 Section 5 Squiggles 87 Section 6 Math Mystery Messages 109 Section 7 What Am I? 133 Section 8 Al-ge-grams 151 Section 9 Potpourri 173 Cooperative Games Oral Team Problems Mini-Investigations Section 10 Calculator Explorations 195 Applications Graphical Explorations Suggested Resources 215 Answer Key 217
Subject Areas: Education [JN]
