It is thematically unified and multidisciplinary, ranging through real numerical phenomena in history, biology, physics, architecture, art, astronomy, and mythology. An accompanying disposable Mystery Tour Guide Newspaper builds connections to real life past and present in an entertaining way. Includes teacher instructions and answers for each activity. These activities have been tried on thousands of students and revised to maximise their effectiveness and fun. Writing is an essential skill and an integral part of mathematics.
Good writing helps a student understand a task or story problem.
It is a medium by which a student can make up original problems and think through solutions. This book gives a way to utilize the linguistic intelligence as a channel for math. Marilyn Burns is a widely known and respected math educator. She extensively utilizes ideas from teachers in the field. There is nothing gained by pushing children to memorize symbols, tables, or procedures at a young age.