101 Progressive Problem Solving for the Transition Years Grades 7-10
101 Winning Ways With Base Ten: Junior Level (Grades 4-6)
Ordering Decimals
Other Estimation Strategies
Partner Projects for Middle School Math, Volume 1: Numbers, Operations, Patterns
Partner Projects for Middle School Math, Volume 2: Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Geometry
Pattern Block Activities for Intermediate Grades
Patterns and Functions
Perimeter, Area and Volume
Place Value in Decimals
Place Value of Large Numbers
Polynomials
Powers, Roots, and Radicals
Pre-Algebra Math Blaster Mystery: The Great Brain Robbery: Teacher's Edition
Precision and Estimation
Probability Experiments, Grades 4-9
Probability: Possible Outcomes
The Problem Solver 6: Activities for Learning Problem-Solving Strategies
Problem Solving: Looking for a Pattern.
Problem Solving: What You Do, When You Don't Know What to Do
Properties of Geometric Figures
The Puzzling World of Tangrams and Pentominoes
(Print-Non-Fiction). Zolis, Paul and Lo, Vincent. (Active Learning Series). Exclusive Educational Products (BB), 1992. Order no. BB 7322 ($32.60 binder).
(CAN) Intended for teachers who wish to present five-minute mental workouts in the class, this resource presents a series of challenges requiring various problem-solving strategies in order to arrive at their solution. It introduces and develops twelve problem-solving strategies and identifies the process of selecting the right strategy as the key to effective problem solving. The problems cover an extensive variety of topics that correspond to the several curriculum strands. The resource has a table of contents as well as an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 to Grade 9; Numbers and Operations; Geometry/Measurement; Problem Solving; Algebra
(Print-Non-Fiction). Cross, Marion and Hulland, Jan. (Active Learning Series). Exclusive Educational Products (BB), 1989. 200 p. Order no. BB 6024 ($32.60 binder).
(CAN, WCP) This comprehensive base ten resource presents students with 101 activities over four topics (Place Value, Estimating, Regrouping, and Decimals) using seven basic activities which have been designed to promote the acquisition of the concepts by the students. The activities are presented on different activity cards: Renew, Talk and Do, Try It, Check It, Integration, Evaluation, and Utility. The hands-on, discovery approach encouraged by this resource supports the philosophy of the new curriculum. The well-planned activities can be used in co-operative or individual learning situations, for remedial or extension activities, in learning centres, or in structured class exercises.
The resource binder also includes a section for the teacher. This section contains explanations of the contents of the program, suggestions to prepare the students for the activity cards, tips on classroom organization and the evaluation and recording of student progress. The resource has a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Numbers and Operations
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level
(Video). (Solve It Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MHP/BB), 1987. 15 min. Dup. order no. V2579. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. BB 5901 ($2.65 pbk.).
Jeremy has trouble shelving library books under the Dewey Decimal System because he doesn’t know whether .6 or .156 is larger. He learns that putting a zero to the right of a decimal number does not change its value, but can help in comparing decimals; that he should start from the left in analyzing decimals, and that there’s always room between two decimals for another number. Supporting print material is available from the Saskatchewan Learning Resources Distribution Centre (Book Bureau).
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Numbers and Operations
(Video). (Math Works Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MHP/BB), 1985. 14 min. Dup. order no. V2488. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. BB 5889 ($2.05 pbk.).
Rounding and front-end truncation vary in their usefulness, depending on the problem. The program emphasizes the reasoning process that underlies choosing a strategy to fit the need. Supporting print material is available from the LRDC.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 to Grade 9; Numbers and Operations
(Print-Non-Fiction). Snyder, Barbara B. J. Weston Walch Pub. (JWWP), 1994. 125 p. ISBN 0-8251-2544-8 ($19.95 U.S. pbk.).
This resource contains a series of projects designed for group work. It focuses on computational skills, cooperative critical thinking activities, and problem solving. The projects encourage active participation in the learning of mathematical skills. This is a useful resource for Whole Numbers, Integers, and Problem Solving.
Please note that Imperial Measures are used in the resource.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 to Grade 9; Teacher Reference
(Print-Non-Fiction). Snyder, Barbara B. J. Weston Walch Pub. (JWWP), 1994. 150 p. ISBN 0-8251-2545-6 ($19.95 U.S. pbk.).
This resource contains a series of projects designed for group work. It focuses on computational skills, cooperative critical thinking activities, and problem solving. The projects encourage active participation in the learning of mathematical skills. This is a useful resource for the following topics: Fractions and Rationals, Geometry and Measurement, Probability, Problem Solving, and Ratio, Proportion and Percent.
Please note that Imperial Measures are used in the resource.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 to Grade 9; Teacher Reference
(Print-Non-Fiction). Bowen, Lynda and Jones, Grant. (Active Learning Series). Exclusive Educational Products (BB), 1989. unp. Order no. BB 7191 ($32.60 binder).
(CAN) This Active Learning Series resource presents a unique method to introduce and develop the key concepts in mathematics. Problem solving, fractions and rationals, and geometry and measurement are addressed in this resource. It presents many challenges for advanced students, but still can be handled by other students in the classroom.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Numbers and Operations; Problem Solving; Geometry/Measurement
(Print-Non-Fiction). Phillips, Elizabeth, et al. (Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics Addenda Series. Grades 5-8). National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (BB), 1991. 72 p. Order no. BB 7456 ($12.10 pbk.).
This booklet, part of a six-booklet series, describes and suggests several activities designed to introduce, develop and promote understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts. Patterns and Functions focuses on the use of patterns to develop and master understandings of important concepts in exponents, number theory, rational numbers, measurement, geometry, probability, and functions. The concepts are often linked to real-world applications. Clearly presented philosophy, explanations, teaching strategies, and activities make this booklet a valuable teacher resource.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 to Grade 9; Numbers and Operations; Teacher Reference; Ratio, Proportion and Percent
(Video). (Mathematics for Technology Series - Part 2). TV Ontario (MHP/BB), 1992. 14 min. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. BB 7552 ($2.00 pbk.). Dup. order no. V9525.
(CAN) Ron Lancaster runs through equations for calculating the perimeters of various shapes, then goes to the Ontario Agricultural Museum, where he calculates and compares the areas of a square, a rectangle, a triangle, and a circle. In the studio, Lancaster challenges viewers to figure out which of three boxes would have the greatest volume. This program is closed-captioned for persons with hearing impairment. Supporting print material is available from the LRDC.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Grade 8; Geometry/Measurement
Place Value in Decimals
(Video). (Math Works Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MHP/BB), 1985. 14 min. Dup. order no. V2473. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. BB 5889 ($2.05 pbk.).
The emphasis is on the relative size of numbers to the left and right of the decimal point. It deals with tenths, hundredths, and thousandths. Supporting print material is available from the LRDC.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Numbers and Operations
(Video). (Math Works Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MHP/BB), 1985. 14 min. Dup. order no. V2487. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. BB 5889 ($2.05 pbk.).
Special visuals help give viewers a sense of numbers up to and including one million. Supporting print material is available from the LRDC.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 to Grade 9; Numbers and Operations
(Video). (Mathematics for Technology Series - Part 1). TV Ontario (MHP/BB), 1992. 14 min. Dup. order no. V9519. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. BB 7445 ($2.00 pbk.).
(CAN) Ron Lancaster uses a puzzle to introduce algebra, and gives some everyday examples of its usefulness. He stresses the importance of collecting like terms and shows how to factor. Supporting print material is available from the LRDC. This program is closed-captioned for persons with hearing impairment.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Algebra
Other Use: Mathematics 10, 20
(Video). (Mathematics for Technology Series - Part 1). TV Ontario (MHP/BB), 1992. 14 min. Dup. order no. V9518. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. BB 7445 ($2.00 pbk.).
(CAN) An exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre helps Ron Lancaster explain the Pythagorean theorem. He then uses the theorem to calculate the cheapest way to run a cable between a power station and a house on an island. Supporting print material is available from the LRDC. This program is closed-captioned for persons with hearing impairment.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Grade 8; Geometry/Measurement; Numbers and Operations
Other Use: Mathematics 10, 20
(CD-ROM). Davidson & Assocs. (BB), 1994. Windows - Order no. BB 7420 ($80.00).
System requirements:
Windows Version: 25 MHZ 486 or faster MS-DOS compatible computer; 4 MB of available RAM; Windows 3.1 or higher; Windows-compatible sound accessory; VGA or SVGA card (with 640 x 480 resolution); CD-ROM drive (double speed or faster); printer (optional).
(WCP) This CD-ROM builds pre-algebra, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills. As students explore the mansion and laboratory of Dr. Dabble, they learn to solve word problems using computations, estimates, and proportions; compute with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, and rational numbers; apply ratios, proportions and percents; translate mathematical expressions; apply order of operation skills; manipulate positive and negative numbers; create mathematical equations; and think logically. The resource has three levels of difficulty and students may choose one of two ways to play: solving the mystery, or playing individual activities. It includes digitized sound effects, music and speech, record-keeping score boards, and on-line tips for parents. A four-function calculator is always available on the screen.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Algebra; Problem Solving
(Video). (Solve It Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MHP/BB), 1987. 15 min. Dup. order no. V2576. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. BB 5901 ($2.65 pbk.).
Chip and Duane turn the task of making peanut brittle into a risky business when they proceed without a candy thermometer. They discover the importance of choosing a measuring instrument appropriate to the task at hand. The hosts emphasize that they can measure absolutely precisely. Supporting print material is available from the LRDC.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 to Grade 9; Numbers and Operations
(Kit). Wiebe, Arthur. Creative Teaching Assoc. (EEP), 1972. unp. Order no. 3286 ($29.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This resource allows for experimenting and playing with the concept of probability. Probability Experiments, Grades 4-9 encourages a hands-on approach whereby the students use the scientific process during the experiments. It develops concepts on the topics of Data Management, Problem Solving, and Fractions and Rationals.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 to Grade 9; Teacher Reference
(Video). (Math Works Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MHP/BB), 1985. 14 min. Dup. order no. V2492. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. BB 5889 ($2.05 pbk.).
The first step in calculating the probability of a specific event occurring is to figure out how many possible outcomes a given situation may have. The program looks at the relationship between possible outcome and probability in examples that include both one out of five and two out of five. Supporting print material is available from the LRDC.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Numbers and Operations
(Print-Non-Fiction). Moretti, Gloria, et al. Creative Publications (BB), 1987. unp. Order no. BB 7404 ($46.95 binder).
(WCP) This step-by-step program is designed to help students become competent and confident problem solvers. It identifies and sequentially develops a four-step, problem-solving method, combined with ten useful problem-solving strategies. A wide range of reproducible problems are carefully sequenced to systematically expand students' problem-solving abilities. The resource is organized in three sections. The first section describes the four-step method and the ten solution strategies, illustrated by sample problems. Forty-eight teaching/learning problems with recommended strategies are presented. The second section presents 72 practice problems for which students must select an appropriate problem-solving strategy. The third section lists the solutions to every problem in Sections One and Two, along with notes.
Please note that Imperial Measures are used in some problems.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Problem Solving
Geometrical and numerical patterns reinforce the idea of a pattern. Finding a pattern helps solve a problem and viewers are encouraged to find a pattern by looking at data from different perspectives. Supporting print material is available from the LRDC.
Suggested Use: Grade 6 to Grade 9; Problem Solving;
(Print-Non-Fiction). Jones, Grant. (Active Learning Series). Exclusive Educational Products (BB), 1991. 121 p. Order no. BB 7189 ($32.60 binder).
(WCP) This resource describes the processes and strategies used to solve problems, including trial and error, making a drawing/sketch, logical thinking, finding a pattern, working backward, elimination, and making a list. Each strategy is explained with a sample problem, followed by other problems that could be solved using this strategy. There are over 200 challenging activities that encourage critical thinking in real-world applications. Through cooperative grouping, independent learning, and a mixture of routine and nonroutine tasks, a wide range of learning styles is accommodated. The resource includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Problem Solving
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level
(Video). (Mathematics for Technology Series - Part 2). TV Ontario (MHP/BB), 1992. 14 min. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. BB 7552 ($2.00 pbk.). Dup. order no. V9524.
(CAN) Ron Lancaster describes the properties of congruent and similar triangles, and demonstrates how similar triangles can be used to discover unknown lengths and distances. At the Kelso Conservation Area, Lancaster uses similar triangles to calculate the distance from a point on a beach to the middle of a lake. This program is closed-captioned for persons with hearing impairment. Supporting print material is available from the LRDC.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Geometry/Measurement; Ratio, Proportion and Percent
Other Use: Mathematics 10, 20
(Print-Non-Fiction). Jones, Grant. (Active LearningSeries). Exclusive Educational Products (BB), 1994. 187 p. Order no. BB 7414 ($32.60 binder).
(CAN, WCP) This resource contains a variety of activities, using tangrams and pentominoes, that address some of the learning objectives in the Geometry/Measurement strand. Through the blackline master puzzles, students develop spatial visualization and problem-solving strategies that relate to such concepts as transformations, angles, symmetry, congruence, and similarity. Evaluation methods, sample solutions, and record sheets are provided. The book addresses such concepts as fractions, ratio, proportion, percent, and plane geometry. The resource has a table of contents. Please note that some learning objectives, such as symmetry, are implied but not explicitly explained or used in the construction of solutions or strategies.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Ratio, Proportion and Percent; Numbers and Operations; Geometry/Measurement
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level