mathematics

Presents an overview of the history of math, in simple text with illustrations, from the earliest use of counting numbers to using numbers to solve problems.

Provides activities using Skittles candies to teach math skills, including addition, subtraction, and fractions.

Contains twenty-five reproducible mystery stories that may be used to teach math to students in grades three through six, each with related questions. Includes answers and notes for the teacher.

Presents twenty reproducible mystery stories and related activities that teach math for grades two through five.

Two children play several games of chance trying to figure out what is mathematically fair.

Descriptions of jobs that involve the application of quantitative techniques to solve problems.

"The mathematical concept of graphing data sets is introduced while discussing the sport of football. Readers learn to graph and interpret data sets in data tables, bar graphs, picture graphs, and line plots. Concepts include intervals and solving 'how many more or less' bar graph problems. This book features a discover activity, history connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces different kinds of data, graphs, and statistics; provides information on percentages, histograms, distribution shapes, and frequency polygons; and presents numerous detailed examples.

Examines the mathematical aspects of baseball, explaining concepts related to geometry, physics, and statistics, and describing how players use math to help improve their game.

Explains the most common ways in which students misinterpret the language of mathematics and offers teachers practical strategies that will help ensure that their students understand the language used in mathematics instruction.