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Civic Mathematics Fundamentals in the Context of Social Issues
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By Terry Vatter
ISBN: 1-56308-435-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-56308-435-5
169 pages
Teacher Ideas Press
Publication: 6/15/1996
List Price: $27.00 (UK Sterling Price: £14.95)
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Media Type: Paperback
Trim Size: 8 1/2 x 11
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Description: "What has math got to do with my life?" If you've ever heard that protest from your students, this book can provide the answer. Presenting mathematics in the context of social issues makes it relevant and helps students learn how to apply math skills appropriately. Four sections-race and gender, poverty and wealth, the environment, and teen issues-have lessons based on themes such as estimating, probability, negative numbers, and multiplying decimals. Discussion questions, library research activities and guides, and reproducible homework assignments reinforce learning. With its concrete approach, this book allows students to see mathematics as a powerful tool for understanding the world. Working through the activities will motivate them and help them grow as mathematicians and as citizens.
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