Author: Molly BlaisdellPublisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404855114
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
The creative examples, simple text, and art in this series help students learn primary math concepts.
Author: Marcie Aboff
Author: Marcie Aboff
Author: Marcie Aboff
Author: Trisha Speed ShaskanThe Greedy Triangle
Author: Marilyn BurnsPublisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590489911
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
In this introduction to polygons, a triangle convinces a shapeshifter to make him a quadrilateral and later a pentagon, but discovers that where angles and sides are concerned, more isn't always better.
Granddaddy Parallelogram
Author: Janel WilliamsPublisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524529222
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
Granddaddy Parallelogram and his grandchildren, Rect the Rectangle and Rhombella the Rhombus, live in the land of quadrilaterals. It is an exciting place to be, but Rect and Rhombella have difficulty accepting each others differences. As a result, Rect and Rhombella dispute continuously. Their disagreements cease with self-discovery and a secret from their astute grandfather, Granddaddy Parallelogram. With vibrant color illustrations and accompanying stories children can relate to, the Granddaddy Parallelogram series is a useful tool to teach children advance geometric concepts initially. Children will enjoy entering the land of quadrilaterals and the engaging activities offered to parents and teachers to enhance their childrens knowledge. Experience gratification in math and adventures with the entire Granddaddy Parallelogram series.
The Classification of Quadrilaterals
Author: Zalman UsiskinPublisher: IAP
ISBN: 160752600X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
This monograph reports on an analysis of a small part of the mathematics curriculum, the definitions given to quadrilaterals. This kind of research, which we call micro-curricular analysis, is often undertaken by those who create curriculum, but it is not usually done systematically and it is rarely published. Many terms in mathematics education can be found to have different definitions in mathematics books. Among these are “natural number,” “parallel lines” and “congruent triangles,” “trapezoid” and “isosceles trapezoid,” the formal definitions of the trigonometric functions and absolute value, and implicit definitions of the arithmetic operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Yet many teachers and students do not realize there is a choice of definitions for mathematical terms. And even those who realize there is a choice may not know who decides which definition of any mathematical term is better, and under what criteria. Finally, rarely are the mathematical implications of various choices discussed. As a result, many students misuse and otherwise do not understand the role of definition in mathematics. We have chosen in this monograph to examine a bit of mathematics for its definitions: the quadrilaterals. We do so because there is some disagreement in the definitions and, consequently, in the ways in which quadrilaterals are classified and relate to each other. The issues underlying these differences have engaged students, teachers, mathematics educators, and mathematicians. There have been several articles and a number of essays on the definitions and classification of quadrilaterals. But primarily we chose this specific area of definition in mathematics because it demonstrates how broad mathematical issues revolving around definitions become reflected in curricular materials. While we were undertaking this research, we found that the area of quadrilaterals supplied grist for broader and richer discussions than we had first anticipated. The intended audience includes curriculum developers, researchers, teachers, teacher trainers, and anyone interested in language and its use.
A Trapezoid Is Not a Dinosaur!
Author: Suzanne MorrisPublisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1580898831
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
In this wildly amusing, unconventional shape concept book, Trapezoid is here to declare that he's a shape, too. He's NOT a type of dinosaur! Shape up, shapes! Triangle is hosting auditions for all the best shapes to be in his play. Circle, Square, and Star each get a part. But Trapezoid just doesn't "fit in." Is he even a shape? The others think he sounds like a type of dinosaur. Determined to show off his usefulness, Trapezoid tries to act like the other shapes, to no avail. Eventually, though, Trapezoid celebrates his own distinct shape properties in order to become part of the performance.
Wesley and the Quadrilateral
Author: W. Stephen GunterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
A collection of five essays discussing the origin, meaning, and relevance of the United Methodist Church's "Wesleyan Quadrilateral" which is scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. The authors agree that American Methodism theology should give scripture primary importance over the other areas, without negating them, in order to move past the current debate and into the twenty-first century.
