Math Journal

by Vogt, Sharon

• ISBN13: 9781580370288
• ISBN10: 1580370284
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-01
• Publisher: Carson Dellosa Pub Co Inc

Table of Contents

Introduction	iv
Basic Math Skills	1	(11)
Remember When	1	(1)
Branches of Mathematics	2	(1)
What Is Mathematics?	2	(1)
Numbers and Numerals	3	(1)
Number Sets	3	(1)
Friends in Time	4	(2)
Secret Methods and Shortcuts	6	(1)
Foreign Numbers	6	(1)
The Amazing Power of Place Value	6	(1)
Checking Methods	7	(1)
Handling the Word Problem Monster	7	(1)
Factual Problems	7	(1)
Probably Probable	8	(1)
Pythagorus	8	(1)
Estimation	9	(1)
Measurement	9	(1)
Polygon Riddles	9	(1)
Advertising	10	(1)
The Importance of Order	10	(1)
Fraction Masquerade	11	(1)
Math-squerade	11	(1)
Mental Math	11	(1)
Connections	12	(12)
Sports Math	12	(1)
Gaming Math	13	(1)
Numbers on the Screen	14	(1)
Math in Action	14	(1)
Using Math Where You Live	15	(1)
The Metric System	16	(1)
Occupational Math	16	(1)
Hobbies	17	(1)
Entrepreneur	17	(1)
The Science and Math of Bubble Gum	18	(1)
Weather Patterns	19	(1)
Numbers That Speak	19	(1)
Conduct Your Own Survey	20	(1)
Time-Saving Patterns	20	(1)
Skateboard Math	21	(1)
Insurance	21	(1)
Math and Literature	21	(1)
Math in Every Subject	22	(1)
Collections	22	(1)
Connecting Branches	22	(1)
Maps and Graphs	23	(1)
Numerical Food	23	(1)
Reasoning	24	(12)
Calculator or Abacus?	24	(1)
Imaginary Numbers	24	(1)
Foreign Numbers	25	(1)
The Death of Fractions	25	(1)
The Probability of Probability	26	(1)
Data Pictures	26	(1)
The One-Minute Mile	27	(1)
Prime Patterns	28	(1)
Number Fun	28	(1)
Division Patterns	29	(1)
Mathematical Art	29	(1)
Shopping Sprees	30	(1)
Planning a Garden	31	(1)
Roller Skates	31	(1)
Differences in Film	32	(1)
Measuring Time	32	(1)
Natural Clocks	32	(1)
Longitude and Latitude	33	(1)
Scale	33	(1)
What's a Million	34	(1)
National Products	34	(1)
The Greatest Athlete Ever	34	(1)
World Map	35	(1)
Practical Applications	36	(6)
Calculators---Good or Bad?	36	(1)
A Fraction of a Penny	37	(1)
Decision Making	37	(1)
Making Changes	38	(1)
Your Turn to Talk	38	(1)
Plans for the Future	39	(1)
Taking the Education Shortcut	39	(1)
Your First Car	40	(1)
Making a Proposal	41	(1)
Advertising	41	(1)
Assessment	42	(7)
Open-Ended Questions	42	(2)
Math Notebook	44	(1)
Algorithms	45	(1)
Favorite Activities	45	(1)
Stump the Student	46	(1)
Verbal Assessment	47	(1)
Portfolios	47	(1)
Self-Tests	48	(1)
Self-Assessment	48	(1)
Cooperative Learning Assessment	48	(1)
Problem Solving	49	(13)
Problem-Solving Strategies	49	(1)
Budgeting	50	(1)
Sandwich Possibilities	50	(1)
Pascal's Triangle	51	(1)
Ethnic Heritage	52	(1)
Doorbell Repair	53	(1)
The Bookcase Project	53	(1)
The Craft Sale	54	(1)
Odd Jobs	54	(1)
Commission	55	(1)
Your Hungry Cat	55	(1)
Estimating Time	55	(1)
Deliveries	56	(1)
Seasonal Problems	56	(1)
Ben Franklin's Magic Square	57	(1)
Magic Art	57	(1)
Number Patterns	58	(1)
Setting a Price	58	(1)
Household Chores	58	(1)
Pasta Sort	59	(1)
Land vs. Population	59	(1)
Touring Finances	59	(1)
The ``Best'' Awards	60	(1)
``Best'' Certificate	61	(1)
Bulletin Board Projects	62	(11)
The ``Back-to-School'' Business	62	(1)
High Fashion	62	(1)
Math-squerade	63	(1)
Roller Coaster Math	63	(1)
Roller Coaster Picture	64	(1)
Hot Air Balloons	65	(1)
Candy Capers	65	(1)
Hot Air Balloon Pictures	66	(1)
Nutrition	67	(1)
Fun Facts	67	(1)
Post-it Graphs	67	(1)
Life Cycles	68	(1)
Weather Center	68	(1)
Ever Lovin' Music	69	(1)
Television Ratings	70	(1)
Burger Wars	70	(1)
Transportation	71	(1)
Math Olympics	71	(1)
Transportation Pictures	72	(1)
Answer Keys	73