Math and Nonfiction: Grades 6-8

Math and Nonfiction: Grades 6-8
ISBN-10
0941355861
ISBN-13
9780941355865
Category
Education
Pages
207
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Math Solutions
Authors
Jennifer M. Bay-Williams, Sherri L. Martinie

Description

Math and Nonfiction, Grades 6-8 is an invaluable resource for all middle school teachers as they work to develop their students' mathematical understanding and enjoyment. The lessons inspire students to collect and analyze data, use proportional reasoning, and explore probability, relationships between two- and three-dimensional objects, pi, and more.

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