Zoolutions
A Mathematical Expedition With Topics for Grades 4 Through 8
Published on 19. March 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-0-8108-3075-2 (ISBN)
Description
Throughout the working world, mathematical expertise and well-refined research skills are in great demand. Zoolutions creates a fun and interesting way for grade-school students to use research skills and math to solve problems. Featuring animals like mice, tigers and polar bears, Zoolutions provokes children's natural curiosity for problem-solving. Students must locate information on a given animal, read and analyze this information critically, and determine the solution using math and reasoning. In this way, students feel more confident in their ability to use information and ideas, and enjoy using math. Based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards.
Reviews / Votes
...refreshing, challenging, student-centered library/classroom project[s]. * VOYA * Well organized...encourages diversity and provides realistic and challenging learning experiences...appropriate supplement to most curricula. * Teaching Children Mathematics * This novel program connects mathematics with problem solving in the real world. * Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8108-3075-2 (9780810830752)
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Persons
Anne Burgunder teaches fourth-grade and is a math consultant for her school as well as outside school districts. Vaunda Nelson is a children's librarian at the Rio Rancho Public Library, Rio Rancho, NM. She is the author of Possibles (1995), Mayfield Crossing (1993), and Always Gramma (1988) and has been a member of the John Newbery Award committee.