Hip-Hop Math: Conquering Word Problems

Tap the combined power of hip-hop pedagogy and scenario-based mathematics to open a world of learning and dynamic possibilities.

Using a research-based approach to building academic capacities, Hip-Hop Math provides the strategies, tips, and tools students need in order to competently and confidently conquer word problems.

From standards-based, stage-by-stage walk throughs of time honored practices such as Guess and Check, Make a Table, Write an Equation, and more, Hip-Hop Math is designed to authentically engage students while simultaneously empowering educators to meet rigorous, high-level objectives.

All books contain:

*No profanity

*No misogyny

*No homophobia

Alex Kajitani is the 2009 California Teacher of the Year, and a Top-4 Finalist for National Teacher of the Year. Also known as “The Rappin’ Mathematician,” his CDs and Activity Book are being used in classrooms and homes around the world to engage students and make math cool! Alex is a highly-sought after keynote speaker who supports and motivates teachers nationwide. Alex has a popular TED Talk, has been honored at The White House, and featured on The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. For more of his innovative ideas, visit www.AlexKajitani.

Alan Sitomer is California’s 2007 Teacher of the Year. In addition to having been an inner-city high school English teacher and former professor in the Graduate School of Education at Loyola Marymount University, Mr. Sitomer is a nationally renowned speaker specializing in engaging reluctant readers. To date, Alan has several hundred thousand copies of his books in print, for esteemed publishers such as Disney, Scholastic, Penguin/Putnam, and Triumph Learning. Visit his website at www.AlanSitomer.com