The Addison Wesley Math Tutor Center is staffed by qualified mathematics instructors who provide students with tutoring on text examples and odd-numbered exercises. Tutoring assistance is provided by telephone, fax, and e-mail, and is available five days a week, seven hours a day. By Dolan, Williamson, and Muri. The activities are designed to be adapted for later use with elementary and middle school students. Purpose outlines the major mathematical concepts developed in the activity.
Materials provides a list of supplies needed for the activity.
Grouping describes the classroom setting for the activity. Getting Started provides an introduction to the activity and explains the preparation needed. Reflections help students bring closure to ideas. Extensions present suggestions and ideas for extending the activity to other mathematical topics or for making connections. Manipulatives in color and on heavy paper stock are included.