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The mathematical concept of division is introduced as a boy and his sister embark on a reading challenge, determining how many pages they must reach each night through different division methods. Different division methods include using an array, a number line, tally marks, and a division expression. Includes a discover activity, history connection to ancient Egypt, and mathematical vocabulary introduction.
The mathematical concepts of place value and integers are introduced as students design a board game in which they must keep track of distance with addition and multiplication. Readers learn about expanded notation and place value charts. Includes a discover activity, history connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction.
Mathematical concepts of counting, estimating, and "greater than" or "less than" are introduced as readers help a farmer herd his sheep. Readers learn to count using tally marks, hundred charts, and group counting. Includes a discover activity, science connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction.
The mathematical concepts of proportions, ratios, and scaling are introduced as students partake in the regional Science Olympiad. Additional concepts include scale factors, unit rates, and tape diagrams. This book also features a discover activity, a connection to history, and mathematical and scientific vocabulary introductions.
The mathematical concepts of shapes, sizes and colors are introduced as students explore a local playground. As the students identify attributes of objects, they also learn about flat and three-dimensional shapes, prepositions, and art materials such as clay, tissue paper and paint. This book includes a discovery activity, an art connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction.
The mathematical concept of multiplication is introduced as readers learn about all different types of beetles and how many beetles are in a museum. Different multiplication methods include modeling, repeated addition, skip counting, using an array, and creating a multiplication expression. Includes a discover activity, an art and history connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction.
Addition and subtraction concepts are introduced through a story about a family picnic. Basic addition and subtraction problems are presented as they are used to help plan the picnic. Different methods of addition and subtraction are used, such as a ten frame, linking cubes, and counting on/back. Includes a discover activity, a science connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction.
The mathematical concepts of finding and naming equal parts are introduced as children volunteer for a day at the local aquarium. Readers learn about partitions, arrays, and number sentences, as well as parts of a whole and skip counting. This book also features a discover activity, a connection to art, and a mathematical vocabulary introduction.
The mathematical concept of units of measurement is introduced as a family plays a game of mini-golf. Readers learn how to measure the length of an object in both standard and metric units, using inches, feet, yards, centimeters, and meters. Additional key concepts include estimating lengths, length units, and using measurement tools. This book also features a discover activity, a connection to history, and a mathematical vocabulary introduction.
...The mathematical concept of volume is introduced as readers join a local fairground for a full year of seasonal events and activities. Readers learn how to find volume using models, formulas, and repeated addition. Additional key concepts include rectangular prisms, dimensions, area, and cubic units. This book also features a discover activity, a connection to history, and a mathematical vocabulary introduction.
The mathematical concepts of rate and ratios, division, multiplication, and decimals are introduced as a family makes plans to save money to purchase a new computer. Readers learn about ratios, unit prices, and price comparisons. Includes a discover activity, history connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction.
The mathematical concepts of distance, rate, and time are explored as students partake in their school's annual field day. Readers also learn about proportions, ratios, and cross products. This book includes a discovery activity, connections to science and engineering, and mathematical vocabulary introduction.
The mathematical concepts of tally marks, picture graphs, and bar graphs are introduced as children hold a toy sale to raise money for a local hospital. Readers also learn basic addition and subtraction skills, how to count tally marks, and how to create a tally table. This book includes a discovery activity, a science connection, and a mathematical vocabulary introduction.
The mathematical concept of identifying shapes based upon their attributes is introduced as readers learn about plane shapes in different sports. Readers learn how line segments, angles, and special attributes can help to name geometric shapes. This book includes a discovery activity, a connection to history, and a mathematical vocabulary introduction.
The mathematical concept of describing data sets is introduced as students attend a nature day camp program. Readers learn about the median, mean, and mode while using charts and tables to describe data sets. Additional concepts include averages, outliers, and distribution. This book features a discovery activity, a connection to history, and a mathematical vocabulary introduction.
The mathematical concepts of money, percentages, and decimals are introduced as children plan for a lemonade stand using the distributive property and algorithms. Readers learn about sales tax, adding and subtracting decimals, and profits through different scenarios. Includes a discovery activity, history connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction.
The mathematical concept of area is introduced as a girl works at her first job collecting toys from a toy store warehouse. Readers learn two methods to find area: using an array to count square units, and using a formula for length times width. This book also includes a discovery activity, a connection to history, and a mathematical vocabulary introduction.