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The Algebra Teacher's Activity-A-Day, Grades 6-12 - (Jb-Ed: 5 Minute Fundamentals) by Frances McBroom Thompson (Paperback)

The Algebra Teacher's Activity-A-Day, Grades 6-12 - (Jb-Ed: 5 Minute Fundamentals) by  Frances McBroom Thompson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Fun-filled math problems that put the emphasis on problem-solving strategies and reasoning</b> <p><i>The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day</i> offers activities for test prep, warm-ups, down time, homework, or just for fun. These unique activities are correlated with national math education standards and emphasize problem-solving strategies and logical reasoning skills. In many of the activities, students are encouraged to communicate their different approaches to other students in the class.</p> <ul> <li>Filled with dozens of quick and fun algebra activities that can be used inside and outside the classroom</li> <li>Designed to help students practice problem-solving and algebra skills</li> </ul> <p>The activities address a wide range of topics, skills, and ability levels, so teachers can choose whichever best suit the students' needs.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><i>The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day</i> offers dozens of quick, fun algebra activities, correlated with national math education standards, to help students practice problem-solving and algebra skills. Part of the 5-Minute FUNdamentals series, the book's "sponge" activities can be used as warm-ups, during down times, for homework or test prep, or just for fun. <p>Inside this book you will discover: </p> <ul> <li> <p>Over 180 activities geared to various levels</p> </li> <li> <p>Activities that encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication</p> </li> <li> <p>Intriguing and fun challenges like solving mystery messages, performing mini-investigations, and doing calculator explorations</p> </li> </ul> <p>As flexible as it is useful, <i>The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day</i> covers a wide range of topics, skills, and ability levels, making it easy to choose whichever best suit your students' needs.</p> <p><b>Praise for <i>The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day</i></b></p> <p>"Frances Thompson continues to provide high-quality, useful, supplementary materials for algebra teachers at all levels."<br /> --<b>James W. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of mathematics education, University of Georgia</b></p> <p>"<i>The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day</i> is an excellent addition to any Algebra I and II teacher's repertoire."<br /> --<b>Ernest Oluwole Pratt, Ph.D., associate professor of education, Mount Union College, Ohio</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Frances McBroom Thompson</b>, Ph.D., has taught mathematics at the junior and senior high school levels and was a professor of mathematics education at Texas Woman's University. She has served as a K-12 mathematics specialist, a curriculum developer, and a teacher trainer; and she is also the author of numerous articles and books on math education, including <i>Hands-On Algebra</i> and the <i>Math Essentials</i> series from Jossey-Bass.

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