Problems she encounters include simple arithmetic processes, mathematical systems, money, measuring, and geometry. The mathematical facet of the book is equaled by playful references for those who love to wonder, encouragement of divergent thinking, and of course, the humor which gains the book exponential power. Explore with students the meaning of this fictional teacher's name by researching the work of twelfth century mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci who discovered a special sequence of numbers that applies to the patterning of artichokes and pineapples as well as to rhythms in poetry and songs. Students could work on Fibonacci projects in cooperative learning groups to create new sequences of numbers and challenge classmates to discern their patterns. Math skills and patterning revealed through sports.
Perforated pages make for easy reproduction.
A highly interactive and extremely visual kit. Expense and fragility merit putting this special resource away and taking out for special sharing. An interactive kit with ink pad and 24 pattern stamps that can be combined in all kinds of ways. Mystery and Magic in Numbers.