Mathability: Math in the Real World (Grades 5-8)

Michael Cain

ISBN 10: 1593631065 / ISBN 13: 9781593631062

Verlag: Routledge, 2005

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1593631065-3-35645610

Inhaltsangabe:

Mathability is a program to build your students' math problem-solving abilities and also to show them practical applications for the things they learn in their math classes. The six units in this book each have 10 problems that deal with a variety of real-life situations. Grades 5-8

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A veteran teacher with more than 19 years teaching experience, Michael Cain currently teaches middle school mathematics. Having initially received a degree in art, Cain worked full-time as a maintenance and construction foreman to put himself through the University of Pittsburgh where he received his second degree. He continually utilizes his work, art, and life experience in the classroom and in his written work.

In 1996, with some of his computer students, Cain created the award-winning mathematics game, "Absurd Math." In addition, he has created more than 500 Internet learning applications. Cain also has appeared as the on-camera instructor for a video math series on basic mathematics. He has worked as an online facilitator for PBS Teacherline and Mathline. The father of four children, Cain has devoted his life to education and parenting.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Mathability: Math in the Real World (Grades ...
Verlag: Routledge
Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
Einband: paperback
Illustrator: Mary Lou Johnson
Zustand: Good