Books in Math in the Real World series

Museums are places of learning. Just being in one is a learning opportunity in and of itself. This text uncovers the science, technology, engineering, and math that allow museums to run smoothly. From the STEM used in a museums security measures to the STEM involved in tracking inventory, readers will learn how these essential classroom skills are applied every day in real-world environments. Engaging, age-appropriate language makes STEM concepts relatable to readers. Colorful photographs show STEM at work, while fact boxes provide opportunities for additional learning.

Math for the REAL World is a program of leveled readers that integrate math, reading, and language. Each book addresses one of the NCTM focal points and connects the math to its real-life context. Each kit touches on the five strands of mathematics: • Number sense, properties, and operations • Measurement • Geometry and spatial sense • Data analysis, statistics, and probability • Algebra and functions Because Math for the REAL World leveled books connect computation and calculation to real-life concepts and applications, they address many important Science and Social Studies standards, as well as the academic language of Math and the content areas.

This paperback journey instructs students on how to multiply and divide using three- and four-digit numbers using the historical context of the California Gold Rush. Includes scanned maps, voyage schedules, and other historical documents. Students will learn to solve multiplication and division problems that will ask questions such, " How many months it would take to cross the Oregon trail?" and "How much did miners need to pay for yearly permits?"

Students will be enchanted by the ancient civilizations of the Sumerians and Babylonians. This book uses interesting facts and data about the Mesopotamian world to teach students how to create and solve word problems. Students will learn about ziggurats, the city-state of Ur, the Babylonian ruler Sargon I, the ancient Cuneiform writing system, and the early calendar system. Using new facts, students are prompted to construct and solve their own word problems.