Covers grades 4-12. Lessons contain detailed explanations and directions. A number of the lessons are integrated with other disciplines. NCTM standards are documented. Some lessons utilize websites.
Projects require practical use of math in real life situations.
More than 30 lessons with fairly simple preparation. Lessons require 1 to 2 days. Understanding the Principles of Budgeting - Lesson helps students to understand the principles of budgeting. Students use newspapers to understand the costs involved in living on their own. Using Charts and Graphs to Present Information - Using the newspaper, bar graphs, circle graphs and line graphs are explored.