Key Concepts in Mathematics Strengthening Standards Practice in Grades 6-12 [Paperback]

This second edition aligns ready-to-use lessons with NCTM standards and offers suggestions for integrating multiple topics and incorporating TI-73 Explorer and TI-83 Plus graphing calculator applications and programs.This second edition aligns ready-to-use lessons with NCTM standards and offers suggestions for integrating multiple topics and incorporating TI-73 Explorer and TI-83 Plus graphing calculator applications and programs. Key Concepts in Mathematics includes a large number of user-friendly examples that integrate mathematics content and process standards.  The step-by-step guidance and explanations given in each chapter will be beneficial to teachers.  The book is written in user friendly language, complete with a glossary of mathematics terms and an index to help locate specific activities. The book is well organized and easy to use. Teachers can readily find discrete sections that might align with their instructional needs. The book is clear and has many great activities that are exploratory in nature. The teachers I work with found that it was a valuable resource. Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I. Curriculum Content Standards
1. Number and Operations
2. Algebra
3. Geometry
4. Measurement
5. Data Analysis and Probability
Part II. Thematic Organizing Standards
6. Problem Solving
7. Reasoning and Proof
8. Communication
9. Connections
10. Representation
Appendix: Worksheet Blackline Masters
Glossary
References
Index