Techniques to help students boost their scores in the Math section of the SAT, from geometry to algebra I & II to quadratic equations. Topics covered include: decimal problems, mode & median, algebra & geometry, ratios & square roots.
Photographs and simple text show how shapes can be found in everyday objects, showing two- and three-dimensional shapes, and encouraging children to look for shapes in the world around them.
"Flatland is a world that exists entirely on a two-dimensional plane. All different kinds of shapes live, work and play in this world. The story follows Arthur Square and his curious granddaughter Hex. When a mysterious visitor arrives from Spaceland, Arthur and Hex must come to terms with the truth of the third dimension, risking dire consequences from the evil Circles that have rules Flatland for thousands of years."--Container.
Contains thematic units, extension ideas, and reproducible activities on shapes, drawn from the pages of "The Mailbox" and "Teacher's Helper" magazines.
