Grades 6-12
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Marvels of Math
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Who discovered negative numbers? When was the idea of zero invented? How were geometry and algebraic equations first created and used? Marvels of Math, featured on the "Editor's Bookshelf" of THINK Magazine, addresses these questions and many more as it chronicles 16 mathematical innovations and triumphs made throughout history.
The stories are told in a dramatic and engaging manner, bringing what is often considered dry subject matter to life. Illuminating the evolution, history, and original purposes of mathematical tools and concepts, these accounts and related activities will stimulate student interest in math as they reveal it to be a vital and dynamic discipline.
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A good book to read aloud or to introduce mathematical concepts. Highly Recommended. |
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Brings a unique and much needed perspective to aid the comprehension of mathematics. |
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This book should be included in any middle school library as a resource for activities for mathematics classes. |
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Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School |
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EACH MARVELS OF MATH STORY FEATURES:
- An engaging introduction to the story content
- A list of associated mathematical terms with definitions
- Discussion questions with answers
- Activities and experiments which demonstrate and expand upon the story's theme
TEACHERS CAN USE THIS VERSATILE TITLE:
- to introduce mathematical concepts
- as a curriculum enrichment
- to show students a personal, human side of math
- as a read-aloud or silent reading activity
- as a research resource for students
- to interest and involve students in a subject they might want to avoid
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