TITLE |
MATH Connections: A Secondary Mathematics Core Curriculum |
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Authors: |
William
P. Berlinghoff, Robert W. Hayden, Clifford Sloyer, Eric F.Wood. |
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Publisher: |
It's
About Time, Inc. |
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Edition: |
1998 |
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OVERVIEW |
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Subject
Area: |
Integrated
Mathematics |
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Grade
Level/Format: |
This
integrated series is designed for grades 9-11. Each grade level
is divided into two books, a and b. The books are labeled 1a, 1b,
2a, 2b, 3a, and 3b. Each book is divided into chapters, which are
divided into several sub-sections. |
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Time
Frame: |
Each
level, consisting of two half-year textbooks, is designed to be
completed in one school year. The format of the series supports
block scheduling. |
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CONTENT |
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Main
Topics: |
- Algebra/Number/Function
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Probability/Statistics
- Discrete Mathematics
- Logic/Reasoning
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Activities: |
Activities
are a combination of teacher-student and student-student interactions.
In each chapter, students read a profile about an individual who
uses mathematics in his or her everyday work. In each section of
the chapter, students (1) read expected learning outcomes; (2) are
introduced to a concept by thinking about what they already know,
which prompts discussion; (3) read commentary and explanations to
support the discussion; and (4) answer questions in the section's
problem set. |
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OPERATION |
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Assessment: |
Assessments
include section quizzes and chapter tests. "Do this now" and "Discuss
this" questions, and "Write this" exercises are found throughout
the text. These can be used to assess students' progress as they
move through a lesson. |
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Cost: |
Student
edition: |
$26.95 per book (a/b)
$48.95: 2-book
set |
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Teacher's
edition: perfect bound |
$59.95 per
book (a/b)
$99.95: 2-book set |
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3-ring
binder |
$79.95
per book (a/b)
$149.95: 2-book set |
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CREDIBILITY |
Following
are references for reports on MATH Connections. Please check
the web site for further information about additional evaluations
and reviews. |
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NCTM
Standards Analysis: |
American
Association for the Advancement of Science. (2000). Algebra
textbooks: A standards-based evaluation. Washington, D.C.:
Author. |
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WEB
SITE: |
http://www.its-about-time.com
http://www.ithaca.edu/compass |