Math Skill Builders helps students build competency in math. The skills and concepts covered in this book, for Grades 6-8, have been developed from the latest NCTM standards. The lessons address all major mathematics strands: Numbers, Operations, Measurement, Geometry, Data Analysis, Graphing, Ratio, Percent, Probability, and Statistics. There is also a section that deals with Consumer Math topics that are relevant to students. Articles from Weekly Reader magazines offer students rich, authentic content in which to develop math skills and concepts. The book is divided into 30 four-page lessons. Each lesson contains a two-page reading selection; the third page asks students to interpret information using infographics. The fourth page focuses on problem-solving strategies and skills of the lesson. By using the engaging lessons in these books, students will practice math concepts and skills, improve problem-solving skills, build academic vocabulary, use critical thinking to solve problems, improve test-taking skills by answering questions. Also available for Grades 2-3 and 4-5. Reproducible, 128 pages, B&W.
WINNER of a 2009 AEP Distinguished Achievement Award!