"Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar" by Masaichiro and Mitsumasa Anno

Students brainstorm and discuss ways math is all around them, explain in writing how they solve math problems, describe mathematical ideas in writing, and create original story problems.

Students, while assessing their TI-10 calculators, choose a number and create stories to go with the number. They illustrate their stories and represent the action in their stories on their calculators. Data is collected and organized...

Middle schoolers work with large numbers and recognizing mathematical symbols and the factorial symbol and its meaning.

Read a tale for your class as they unravel patterns presented in the story using manipulatives. Pause to allow time for discussion and explanation of solutions throughout the story. They write equations or expressions with order of...

Students gain an understanding of probability and make reasonable estimations.

Students write short books teaching a mathematical concept. They may work in teams, with one student being the author and one student being the illustrator. They view examples of studenT books that deal with math concepts before beginning.