What good is math if you can't put it to good use? Studies show that problem solving is THE most neglected topic in most math programs. This book will ensure that the students develop their math critical thinking skills. Students will learn to apply whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents to real-life situations.
The Common core state standards for mathematics are a set of expectations and skills that students need to master to succeed in college and the real world. BarCharts' Math Common core series aligns with those specific standards to help guide students through their classes. Each guide in the series features real-world problems and examples, illustrations, and tables to help students retain information.
Veteran sixth-grade teacher Richard Fisher shares his proven system of teaching that motivates students to learn and produces dramatic results. Using Fisher's method, students quickly gain confidence and excitement that leads quickly to success.
Used by hundreds of thousands of students each year. Perfect Math For Students Who Are Math Challenged. Includes award-winning online video tutorials. One for each lesson in the Book. Lessons are presented in a format that everyone can understand. Each Lesson flows smoothly and logically to the next. Each lesson is short, concise, and to the point. Lots of examples with step-by-step solutions. Each lesson includes valuable Helpful Hints. Review is built into each lesson. Students will retain what they have learned. Each lesson includes Problem Solving. This ensures that students will learn to apply their knowledge to real-life-situations. Includes solutions for each lesson. An excellent math refresher for adults. Excellent for SAT/PSAT test prep. Eight Chapters: Whole Numbers Fractions Decimals Percents Geometry Integers Charts & Graphs Word Problems
Shaping the Future with Math, Science, and Technology examines how ingenuity, creativity, and teamwork skills are part of an intellectual toolbox associated with math, science, and technology. The book provides new ideas, proven processes, practical tools, and examples useful to educators who want to encourage students to solve problems and express themselves in imaginative ways. The development of a technological knowledge-based economy depends on the development of educational systems that allow schools, teachers, and students of diverse capabilities, backgrounds and learning preferences do better with both content and imaginative problem solving. This book makes the case that it is, indeed, possible to educate our way to a better economy and a better future. Paying attention to 21st century approaches and skills can help accomplish those goals.