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Middle
Grades Mathematics Textbooks
A Benchmarks-Based Evaluation
Math Advantage
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Grace M. Burton, Evan M. Maletsky, George W. Bright, Sonia M.
Helton, Loye Y. (Mickey) Hollis, Howard C. Johnson, Evelyn M. Neufeld, Vicki Newman,
Terence H. Perciante, Karen A. Schultz, and Muriel Burger Thatcher |
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Harcourt Brace & Company |
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| Edition: |
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1998 |
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| Grade Level/ Format: |
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This series is designed for grades 6, 7, and 8. The books are
labeled Middle School I, Middle School II, and Middle School III. |
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| Activities: |
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In a typical chapter, students read an interesting story
related to the mathematical ideas and objectives of the chapter and participate in a
team-up project. Each chapter also includes a lab activity and other cooperative learning
opportunities. In each lesson, students (1) read about the objective of the lesson and its
connection to real life, (2) read a brief discussion of the mathematics skill or
procedure, followed by examples and critical thinking questions, and (3) complete guided
practice and independent practice problem sets, including problem solving applications. |
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| Assessment: |
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Assessment includes daily assessments such as problems of the
day, quick checks, guided practice and independent practice exercises, daily quizzes, and
reteach, practice, and enrichment worksheets. Formal chapter assessments include chapter
reviews and chapter tests, study guide & reviews, and cumulative reviews and tests.
Other tools for assessment include pretest options, performance assessment checklists and
interviews, chapter projects, and suggestions for portfolios, journals, and student
self-assessment. |
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http://www.hbschool.com/marketplace/ |
