The Math of Homes and Other Buildings (Integrating Math in the Real World Series)

Guengerich, Susan, Martin, Hope

ISBN 10: 0825138604 / ISBN 13: 9780825138607

Published by J Weston Walch Pub, 1999

About this Item

Gently used. May include previous owner's signature or bookplate on the front endpaper, sticker on back and/or remainder mark on text block.

Seller Inventory # 9780825138607-3

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Math of Homes and Other Buildings (Integrating Math in the Real World Series)
• Publisher: J Weston Walch Pub
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0825138604
• ISBN 13: 9780825138607
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very good

About this title

Synopsis

Shows students that they really do use math every day - and that can be fun!
Sharpens math skills from whole-number operations through basic algebra and geometry
Builds problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Permotes self-confidence in math abilities
Includes teacher notes, concepts and skills covered, relevant Internet sites, and more

About the Author

Hope Martin is an innovative mathematics teacher with over 40 years of experience. Having worked with children in elementary, middle school, and high school, and with teachers in local universities, she is currently a private consultant facilitating workshops across the United States and Canada. Hope, who was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, began her teaching career in Skokie, Illinois and obtained her Masters Degree in Mathematics Education from Northeastern Illinois University. Hope s personal experiences and knowledge of educational learning theories have convinced her that students learn mathematics more effectively when they are active participants and see its relevance to their own lives.