Real-World Mathematics

These beautifully photographed books and posters provide problem-solving activities that link to other curriculum areas. Each includes a wealth of data in a variety of forms such as charts, graphs, and diagrams.

Features:

• Provides links to other areas of the curriculum
• Develops research skills
• Provides for a range of ability levels
• Integrates number, operations, measurement, geometry, graphing, statistics, and algebra

Components:

Small Books

• Include small versions of every poster plus questions, activities, and research suggestions
• Focus on key mathematical concepts, strategies, and skills
• Make ideal class sets

Posters

• Provide exciting examples of mathematics in the real world
• Generate discussion
• Include a wealth of data in a variety of forms, including charts, graphs, and diagrams
• "Set the scene" for the detailed activities provided in the books
• Are durable and laminated

Teacher's Notes

• Include suggestions and discussion points to guide use of the posters and student books
• Provide activities for whole-class, small-group, and independent work
• Highlight cross-curricular connections
• Provide ideas for further research on the Internet