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Middle
Grades Mathematics Textbooks
A Benchmarks-Based Evaluation
Mathematics: Applications and
Connections
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William Collins, Linda Dritsas, Patricia Frey-Mason, Arthur
C. Howard, Kay McClain, David D. Molina, Beatrice Moore-Harris, Jack Ott, Ronald S.
Pelfrey, Jack Price, Barbara Smith, and Patricia S. Wilson |
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Glencoe/McGraw-Hill |
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1998 |
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This series is designed for grades 6, 7, and 8. The books are
labeled Course 1, Course 2, and Course 3. |
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| Activities: |
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In a typical chapter, students study the context for the
mathematics in the chapter and participate in a chapter project for applying the
mathematics. Each chapter also includes activities engaging students in estimation
strategies, decision making, cooperative learning, and mental math. In each lesson,
students (1) read the objectives of the lessons, which may be followed by a short
discussion of a real-life context for the mathematics, (2) work through a series of
examples, and (3) apply their understanding of the objectives through guided practice and
independent practice, including mixed review, problem solving, and applications. |
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Assessment includes five-minute checks, guided and
independent practice, and study guide, practice, and enrichment worksheets for each
lesson. Mid-chapter reviews, study guide and reviews, chapter tests, and academic skills
tests are used for formal assessment of chapters. Other tools for assessment include
chapter projects and suggestions for journals, portfolios, and performance assessments. |
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| Web Site: |
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http://www.glencoe.com |
