Mathematics: Grades 6 to 9

Note: The list of resources in this section provides an update to Mathematics: A Bibliography for the Middle Level (1996).

Algebra Games, Tricks, and Quick Activities (Book D-1) (Print-Non-Fiction). Brumbaugh, Doug. (Scratch Your Brain Where It Itches Series). Critical Thinking Press & Software (EEP), 1994. 61 p. Order no. B4872 ($13.50 pbk.).

This resource is a collection of math games, tricks, and activities that challenge a student's critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. These quick activities are ideal for class openers, independent work, or activity centres. This booklet focuses on algebra and algebraic skills. It encourages the use of algebra tiles.
Suggested Use: Algebra; Teacher Reference

Alternative Assessment: Evaluating Student Performance in Elementary Mathematics (Print-Non-Fiction). Ann Arbor Public Schools. Seymour, Dale, Pubns. (EEP), 1993. 321 p. Order no. B5034 ($45.95 pbk.).

This is an excellent teacher's resource for assessing student progress in the mathematics class. It provides sample performance indicators for students who do not understand the task, who are developing skills or understandings, and who are applying and mastering the skills. It describes six assessment strategies --interviews, observation, portfolios, student self-assessment, performance tasks, and student journals. It speaks to the collection of student performance data and how to interpret the findings. It also includes a table of contents and a list of resources.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Beyond Facts and Flashcards: Exploring Math With Your Kids (Print-Non-Fiction). Mokros, Jan. Heinemann Educational Bks (IRW), 1996. 133 p. ISBN 0-435-08375-9 ($19.96 pbk.).

(WCP) This resource assists parents in helping their children become successful mathematics learners. It includes a collection of games and activities that are engaging for children, easy to understand, and could be a natural part of daily life. Parents learn how the activities relate to mathematics learning, what is reasonable to expect a child to understand, and how to ask questions that elicit and support children's learning. The resource provides suggestions for what to look for in a mathematics classroom, frequently asked questions and answers, and a list of materials and resources suitable for parent use.

Caution: This resource uses the Imperial System of Measurement extensively.
Suggested Use: Data Management; Geometry/Measurement; Number Operations; Problem Solving
Other Use: Kindergarten; Mathematics: Elementary Level;

Calculator Quickies: Patterns, Puzzles, and Problems (Print-Non-Fiction). Brendel, Susan. J. Weston Walch Pub. (JWWP), 1995. 40 p. ISBN 0-8251-2637-1 ($17.95 pbk.).

This resource presents a series of exercises and problems for students to solve using their calculators. It provides teachers with ready-to-use activities for class starters, motivational sets, or activity centres. The resource includes blackline masters and solution sets. Please note that some of the problems use the Imperial System of Measurement. These problems, however, could be easily converted to the Metric System of Measurement.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Cooperative Problem Solving Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Goodnow, J. and Hoogeboom, S. Creative Publications (LRDC), 1991. unp. Order numbers follow. ($31.55 binder).

Titles in this series are:

(WCP) This set of five binders focuses on cooperative problem-solving using base ten blocks, calculators, pattern blocks, tangrams, and attribute blocks. Problems are designed to be solved by small groups of students working together in a cooperative learning situation. Each binder contains information on cooperative learning strategies, teaching suggestions, and blackline master activity cards for each problem, along with recording sheets. It includes sample solutions. There are 80 problems in each binder, with the exception of the calculators' binder that has 72 problems.
Suggested Use: Data Management; Problem Solving; Whole Numbers and Integers
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Counting on Frank: A Math Adventure Game (CD-ROM). Creative Wonders (EDRS), 1994. Order no. 8926IP ($67.97).

Minimum System Requirements:

IBM PC or Compatible: 33 MHz 386; 4 MB RAM; 5 MB free hard disk space; 2X CD-ROM Drive; MS-DOS 5.0; Windows 3.1; 256 colour SVGA graphics; Windows compatible sound card; Mouse.

Macintosh: System 7.0.1; 2.9 MB of free RAM; 1 MK hard disk space if you run the program from the CD-ROM; 6 MK hard disk space if you copy the program and data files to the hard disk; 2X CD-ROM drive; 256 colour monitor.

This interactive software program includes activities in basic computation, estimation, percentages, fractions, decimals, and measurement while developing the students' abilities to solve word problems and use logical thinking to achieve a goal. The program has three levels of difficulty, each targeting specific grades levels from Grade 3 to Grade 8. Teacher support materials that include blackline masters and suggestions for individual to large group extension activities accompany the program.
Suggested Use: Algebra; Data Management; Geometry/Measurement; Numbers and Operations; Problem Solving
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Figures, Facts, and Fables: Telling Tales in Science and Math (Print-Non-Fiction). Lipke, Barbara. (Teacher to Teacher Series). Heinemann Educational Bks (IRW), 1996. 145 p. ISBN 0-435-07105-X ($38.60 pbk.).

(WCP) This resource addresses storytelling as a tool for introducing, exploring, and teaching mathematical concepts. It includes helpful advice on how to tell stories, how to teach storytelling to students, and how to apply storytelling to mathematics and science. It includes an extensive bibliography of resources for storytelling, stories, and specific topics, along with a collection of original and traditional stories to tell and use as models.

Cautions:

• References to the verse "Ten Little Aboriginals" and to seal killing may be problematic in some communities.
• Examples in measurement do not use SI units.

Hands-On Math!: Ready-to-Use Games & Activities for Grades 4-8 (Print-Non-Fiction). Thompson, Frances M. Simon & Schuster, Inc. (DIS), 1994. 515 p. ISBN 0-87628-383-0 ($39.13 coil-bound).

Written to provide specific "hands-on" activities, this resource encompasses a variety of instructional sequences that address common mathematical concepts and skills. The resource provides teachers with learning activities of varying difficulty levels. The sequencing used starts with manipulatives lessons, passes on to lessons using diagrams or pictorial models, and finishes with cooperative lessons. The instructional strategies include language development and communication activities.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Hot Dog Stand: The Works (CD-ROM). Sunburst Communications (GAG), 1996. Windows - Order no. 6599 ($128.75). Macintosh - Order no. 6949 ($128.75).

System Requirements:

Macintosh: For full installation and fastest running, System 7.0 or later, 68040 or later processor, running at 25 MHz or faster, 8 MB RAM, 31 MB hard drive space, double speed CD drive, and 640x480 256 colour monitor.
Windows 3.1: 486/66 MHz, 8 MB RAM, 30 MB hard drive, double speed CD drive and 640x480 256 colour monitor.
Windows 95: 486/66 MHz, 8 MB RAM, 30 MB hard drive, double speed CD drive and 640x480 256 colour monitor.

(WCP) This program simulates running a hot dog stand. Students gather information, keep records, plan inventory, decide on pricing, and look at selling strategies. There are three levels of operation. At the intermediate and advanced levels, students also deal with the unexpected events of running a business, such as weather, unreliable suppliers, and machine breakdown. Students estimate, calculate, read graphs, and keep track of their progress in a journal--incorporated as a mini-word processor. In the teacher's guide there are follow-up activities relating to starting and running a business.

Caution: Partial installations are possible, but run much slower.
Suggested Use: Data Management; Number Operations; Problem Solving;
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

How To's in Getting Started With Assessment & Evaluation Using Portfolios (Across the Curriculum) (Print-Non-Fiction). Cross, Marion. (Active Learning Series). Exclusive Educational Products (LRDC), 1995. 147 p. Order no. 8361 ($32.55 binder).

(CAN) This resource provides practical suggestions to help teachers and students use and enjoy portfolios as part of the assessment and evaluation process. It describes how to develop, organize, evaluate, and maintain portfolios, and is applicable to other subjects as well as to mathematics. There are few suggestions that are exclusive to mathematics. It also provides descriptions of classroom activities, related blackline masters, information for parents, and ideas for student and teacher conferences.

The resource is not specific enough to mathematics to give any detail as to strands.

Caution: Some blackline masters may not be suitable for older students.
Suggested Use: General Resource
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; Mathematics: Elementary Level

Interactions 6. Rev. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Hope, Jack and Small, Marian. Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (LRDC), 1997. 234 p. Order no. 8232 ($23.15 hdc.). Teacher's Resource Binder - Order no. 8233 ($182.65 binder).

(WCP) This program is designed to stimulate mathematical thinking, help students be flexible problem solvers and develop positive attitudes toward mathematics. Problem solving is the central focus of this program and a concept-, language- and activity-based approach is used. Connections are made with other curriculum areas, and some assessment and evaluation strategies are integrated with instruction to support diagnostic teaching. This multicomponent resource includes developmental and investigation units for each grade. The strands are integrated in these units, but the scope and sequence chart in the teacher's resource book summarizes the concepts covered at each grade level.

Comments: Content from different strands is integrated through the instructional activities.

Cautions:

• References to technology are lacking.
• The Shape and Space strand, in particular 3-D Objects and 2-D Shapes, needs supplementing.
• The resource does not contain a glossary.

The Intermediate Geoboard (Print-Non-Fiction). Danbrook, Carol and LeSage, Jack. (Active Learning Series). Exclusive Educational Products (LRDC), 1996. 205 p. Order no. 8362 ($34.45 binder).

(WCP) This resource is designed to assist teachers in using the large geoboard with Grades 7 to 9 students. It contains teacher notes, student activity pages and follow-up activities on how to use the 10 x 10 pin, 11 x 11 pin, and linking geoboards. Topics include shapes, symmetry, similarity, congruency, area, perimeter, Pythagorean theorem, fractions, per cent, Cartesian coordinates, and analytic transformation. Blackline masters and answers for the activities are provided.
Suggested Use: Geometry/Measurement; Number Operations

Just for Grade Six (Print-Non-Fiction). Alexander, Carol, Colton, Ruth and O'Donnell, Carolyn. (Just for Series). Creative Publications (LRDC), 1996. 43 p. Order no. 8235 ($13.80 pbk.).

(WCP) This resource focuses on the use of manipulatives to explore mathematical concepts. Ideas for lessons, puzzlers and games, using pattern blocks, base ten blocks, fraction circles, rainbow cubes, and geoboards are included. Activities can be done in pairs or groups and can be adapted to fit different student abilities and interests. Active involvement by students in learning mathematics is promoted.

Cautions:

• Activities on fractions operations and finding the area of triangles are not part of the outcomes for Grade 6 in the Protocol framework.
• This resource contains references to Imperial Measure.

Just for Series: Intermediate (Print-Non-Fiction). Alexander, Carol, Colton, Ruth and O'Donnell, Carolyn. Creative Publications (ADD), 1996. 41-44 p. Order numbers follow. ($13.15 pbk.).

Titles in this series include:

• Just for Base Ten Blocks: Intermediate -- ISBN 1-561079-00-6
• Just for Fraction Circles: Intermediate -- ISBN 1-561079-01-4
• Just for Geoboards: Intermediate -- ISBN 1-56107904-9
• Just for Pattern Blocks: Intermediate -- ISBN 1-561078-99-9
• Just for Rainbow Cubes: Intermediate -- ISBN 1-561079-02-2
• Just for Tangrams: Intermediate -- ISBN 1-561079-03-0

(WCP) These resources focus on the use of manipulatives to explore mathematical concepts. They include ideas for lessons, puzzlers, and games, using a variety of manipulatives. They promote active involvement by students in learning mathematics. Activities can be done in pairs or groups and can be adapted for different student abilities and interests.

Caution: The resource uses the Imperial System of Measurement.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Cathcart, W. George, Pothier, Yvonne M. and Vance, James H. Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (PRN), 1997. 390 p. ISBN 0-205-26688-6 ($48.40 pbk.). Instructor's Manual - ISBN 0-205-26758-8 ($10.00 loose-leaf).

(WCP) This book is for preservice and practising mathematics teachers in Kindergarten to Grade 9 schools. It presents theories of mathematical development, along with practical examples and suggested organizational structures. The authors promote the idea of the teacher as a learner and a researcher. The accompanying instructor's manual provides direction for inservice and overhead transparency masters.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level; Kindergarten

Linking Mathematics and Language: Practical Classroom Activities (Print-Non-Fiction). McCallum, Richard and Whitlow, Robert. (The Pippin Teacher's Library Series). Pippin Publishing Ltd. (GUC), 1994. 140 p. ISBN 0-88751-038-8 ($17.95 pbk.).

This resource presents practical ideas on integrating writing in the mathematics classroom. It covers logic, geometry, measurement, number, and probability and statistics. The resource includes a table of contents and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Logic Problems for Student Groups (Print-Non-Fiction). Dritsas, Linda and Woodson, Sharyn. J. Weston Walch Pub. (JWWP), 1987. 26 p. ISBN 0-8251-1119-6 ($13.95 pbk.).

This resource presents problems that help students think logically, make deductions, and draw inferences. Designed for cooperative learning environments, the problems are challenging enough to hold the students' attention, yet easy enough for them to resolve. The resource includes specific teaching suggestions and solutions for each problem.
Suggested Use: Problem Solving; Teacher Reference

Math Bridges: Everyday Math for Home and School (Print-Non-Fiction). Moras, Carolyn and Seidman, Susan. Pembroke Publishers Limited (PPL), 1994. 86 p. ISBN 1-55138-039-0 ($14.95 pbk.).

(CAN) This resource contains a series of home and school activity pages that involve parents, students, and mathematics teachers. These activity pages, ideal for extended learning opportunities, maximize mathematical learning while solidifying the link between home and school. The resource addresses all of the Middle Level Mathematics curriculum strands. It includes a table of contents and a list of references.
Suggested Use: Problem Solving; Data Management; Probability; Algebra; Number Operations; Geometry

Math Discoveries Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Ideal School Supply Company (LRDC), 1996. 54 p. Order numbers follow ($13.15 pbk.).

Titles in this series include:

(WCP) These booklets provide hands-on activities, using a variety of manipulatives. The resources provide some problem-solving and group work ideas. The booklets include reproducible student activities, extensions, investigations, teacher notes, and sample solutions.
Suggested Use: Data Management; Geometry/Measurement; Number Operations
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Math Games, Tricks, and Quick Activities (Book C-1) (Print-Non-Fiction). Brumbaugh, Doug. (Scratch Your Brain Where It Itches Series). Critical Thinking Press & Software (EEP), 1994. 41 p. Order no. B4871 ($13.50 pbk.).

This resource is a collection of math games, tricks, and activities that challenge a student's critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. These quick activities are ideal for class openers, independent work, or activity centres.

Caution: Some of the problems use the Imperial System of Measurement.
Suggested Use: Data Management and Analysis; Geometry; Measurement; Numbers and Operations; Problem Solving; Teacher Reference

Math Mazes (Print-Non-Fiction). Anderson, Carolyn. J. Weston Walch Pub. (JWWP), 1993. 24 p. ISBN 0-8251-2315-1 ($10.95 pbk.).

Math Mazes is a booklet full of interesting maze activities that stimulate reasoning and problem-solving skills in the classroom. The activities provided in this resource could either be a motivational set to focus students' attention to numeration skills or an activity centre component. The resource includes blackline masters and solution sets.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Math Tools 1.5 (Computer Software). Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (LRDC), 1997. Order no. 7574 ($68.55).

System Requirements:

Windows 3.1: 386/33 MHz, 4 MB of RAM, 13" VGA monitor, 2 MB hard disk space, PKZIP.
Windows 95: 486/50 MHz, 8 MB of RAM, 13" VGA monitor, 2 MB hard disk space, PKZIP.

(WCP) This package is a set of software utilities that can share data. The tools include spreadsheet, calculation, geometry, graphs, manipulatives, fraction strips, and probability discs. A colour linking feature between two or more windows allows data to be shared and represented in a variety of formats. It includes information on installing and using the software and chapters specific to each math tool, a glossary, and an index.

Comment: It needs Microsoft Works or ClarisWorks to be installed on the hard drive.

Cautions:

• The algebra tile manipulatives have limited usage (e.g., first-degree variables only).
• The spreadsheet uses radians as units for sine, cosine, and tangent calculations.

Math Workshop. School ed. (Kit). Broderbund Software, Inc. (SFWP), 1994. No order number is required. ($59.95 kit).

System Requirements:

IBM/Tandy or 100% compatible; 33 MHz or faster; 4 MB RAM with 2.5 MB Free; hard disk with 950 KB free space; Windows 3.1; DOS 5.0; SuperVGA; MPC compliant CD-ROM drive, MPC compliant sound device; mouse; printer.

This kit includes a CD-ROM, a parent video, and teacher's guides. The lessons provide students with opportunities to apply problem-solving skills, establish relationships between concepts, solve real-life problems, and work cooperatively. The topics addressed include equivalencies, estimation, spatial problems, patterns, and tesselations.
Suggested Use: Geometry/Measurement; Number Operations
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Mathematics 7 (Print-Non-Fiction). Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ARD), 1996. Order numbers follow.

Components of this program include:

(WCP) Each of the seven module booklets follows a systematic design and contains guided activities that instruct students in a relevant, realistic setting. A module overview is followed by sections with activities that develop skill and knowledge around a theme. Activities may include print, audio, video, computer or Internet involvement, extra help, and enrichment. A summary focuses on the skills and strategies learned, and an appendix includes a glossary, and suggested answers for the self assessment work. Accompanying each student module booklet is an assignment booklet with activities that can be used for both formative and summative assessments. Some activities require that students watch the video programs that are included on the two videocassettes. The facilitator's manual contains an overview of the program of studies and the learning package and a list of materials, media, and equipment required. The resource provides suggestions for using the learning package, management strategies, evaluation ideas, support for each module, and a final test and answer key.

Cautions:

• The adding and subtracting of fractions component of Videotape 1 correlates to Mathematics 8.
• Assessment strategies are somewhat closed-ended.

Mathematics Assessment: Grade 7 (Print-Non-Fiction). Flewelling, Gary and Lemenchick, Chuck. (Gage Mathematics Assessment Series). Gage Educational Publishing (LRDC), 1997. 28 p. Order no. 8432 ($10.45 pbk.). Teacher's Resource Book - Order no. 8433 ($92.30 pbk.).

(WCP) This student booklet contains interesting and motivating tasks designed to demonstrate student understanding. Activities usually focus on more than one learning outcome. There are five sets of activities, one for each of the following strands: number sense and numeration, measurement, patterning and algebra, data management and probability, and geometry and spatial sense. Each set is divided into subsets, one subset for each outcome in the strand. The activities are designed to assess in seven dimensions: mathematics knowledge and skills, problem-solving, reasoning, communication, technology, connections, and attitude.

The teacher's resource book offers assessment activity sets correlated to specific learning outcomes, rubrics for four levels of performance, performance indicators for each task and sample student responses for each task. Suggestions for implementation and activity blackline masters are included. A set of performance indicators is provided for each of the four performance levels for the activities in both the student booklet and the blackline masters. The resource book also provides sample student responses at level 3 with an indication of the time for a typical student to respond.

Cautions:

• Some activities require fraction operations and are more appropriate for Grade 8.
• The coding system used for objectives does not correspond to Western Canadian Protocol framework grades or strands.

Mathematics Assessment: Grade 8 (Print-Non-Fiction). Flewelling, Gary and Lemenchick, Chuck. (Gage Mathematics Assessment Series). Gage Educational Publishing (LRDC), 1997. 28 p. Order no. 8435 ($10.45 pbk.). Teacher's Resource Book - Order no. 8436 ($92.30 pbk.).

(WCP) This student booklet contains interesting and motivating tasks designed to demonstrate student understanding. Activities usually focus on more than one learning outcome. There are five sets of activities, one for each of the following strands: number sense and numeration, measurement, patterning and algebra, data management and probability, and geometry and spatial sense. Each set is divided into subsets, one subset for each outcome in the strand. The activities are designed to assess in seven dimensions: mathematics knowledge and skills, problem-solving, reasoning, communication, technology, connections, and attitude.

The teacher's resource book offers assessment activity sets correlated to specific learning outcomes, rubrics for four levels of performance, performance indicators for each task, and sample student responses for each task. Suggestions for implementation and activity blackline masters are included. A set of performance indicators is provided for each of the four performance levels for the activities in both the student booklet and the blackline masters. The resource book also provides sample student responses at level 3 with an indication of the time for a typical student to respond.

Cautions:

• Some activities on mean and median are more appropriate for Grade 7.
• The coding system used for objectives does not correspond to Protocol framework grades or strands.

Mathematics, Science, & Technology Connections (Print-Non-Fiction). Peel Board of Education Teachers. (Teachers Helping Teachers Series). Trifolium Books Inc. (GDS), 1996. 148 p. ISBN 1-895579-37-6 ($39.95 pbk.).

(CAN) This resource integrates concepts and skills usually associated with science and technology with mathematics. It uses a problem-solving approach and challenges students to design, construct, and evaluate their solutions to specific problems suggested in the resource. It includes a table of contents and lists of useful print, video, and Internet resources.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

Mathematics Through Art & Design (Print-Non-Fiction). Woodman, Anne. Irwin Publishing Inc. (IRW), 1988. 122 p. ISBN 0-00315342-8 ($54.85 hdc.).

This resource provides ample activities that integrate visual art and mathematical concepts and skills. It contains three skill levels--7-9, 10-11, and 12-13 years of age--and explanations of techniques and materials used.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Maths Talk: Understanding and Using the Language of Mathematics (Print-Non-Fiction). Beesey, Cathy and Davie, Lynn. Macmillan (Australia) (GAG), 1994. 128 p. ISBN 0-7329-1804-9 ($36.95 pbk.).

This resource highlights, defines, and explores some key mathematical terms. It also provides a range of activities to assist teachers in developing students' vocabulary and understanding of the mathematical terms. Each activity master includes the definition of the term, a list of related words, a pictorial clue, and a suggested activity to support the definition. The resource contains a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Student/Teacher Reference
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Mathshelf Middle Level (Print-Non-Fiction). Griffiths, Rachel. Scholastic Canada Ltd. (SCH), 1995. unp. Order numbers follow. ($5.99 pbk.).

Titles in this collection include:

This collection of titles places everyday mathematical concepts within the grasp of students. The activities, identified in each of the ten student titles, focus on space, numbers, chance, data management, and measurement. This collection encourages creative thinking and problem solving. The teacher's resource book includes instruction and assessment strategies, suggested extension activities, and indicators of student progress.
Suggested Use: Data Management; Geometry/Measurement; Number Operations; Probability; Problem Solving

MathType: The Mathematical Equation Editor for the IBM PC and Windows (Computer Software). Design Science, Inc. (SBT), 1995. Single copy - Order no. MA1-WE ($189.00). Lab Pack (5) - Order no. MA5-W ($361.00).

System requirements:

Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows NT; 286, 386, 486 or Pentium processor; 2 MB of RAM or better; hard disk with 1.5 MB available; mouse; works with all Windows-supported printers and displays; works with all applications that support the Windows Clipboard (cut and paste commands) or OLE (object linking and embedding)

MathType™ is an intelligent equation editor that lets users build up complex equations using simple point-and-click techniques and insert them into their documents. This software understands mathematics and the established rules of mathematical typesetting. It automatically sizes, spaces, and positions symbols and uses the correct typeface for standard operational and function abbreviations. It includes a manual override for more personalized text formatting.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Mathematics 10, 20; Mathematics: A30, B30, C30

Mathville VIP (CD-ROM). (Mathville Series). Courseware Solutions Inc. (LRDC), 1996. Order no. 8716 ($56.00).

System Requirements:

Macintosh: System 7 or higher, 640x480 colour monitor, 8MB hard disk space, CD drive.
Windows 3.1: 486/50 MHz, 8 MB RAM, colour monitor, sound and graphics cards, mouse, CD drive.
Windows 95: 486/66 MHz, 8 MB RAM, colour monitor, sound and graphics cards, mouse, CD drive.

(WCP) Mathville VIP is an interactive program that integrates a broad range of thinking and mathematical skills with everyday life in the multimedia environment of a virtual village. In Mathville each student becomes a Very Important Person by walking, shopping, and playing related to the four strands of the mathematics program. Activities are imaginative and engaging for students. The program is flexible and noncompetitive and supports different levels of student learning. It is suitable for review at the Grades 7 to 8 levels and for enrichment at the Grade 6 level.
Suggested Use: Geometry; Number Operations; Problem Solving

Mosaic Magic: A Toy, Creativity Tool, and Math Teacher All in One (Computer Software). William K. Bradford Publishing (WTW), 1997. ISBN 0-78983-204-6 ($68.00).

System Requirements:

Macintosh: Macintosh Plus or later, System 6.05 or later.

(WCP) This software package and teacher resource binder allows students to work with tiles on the computer screen in order to recognize patterns, practise reasoning, and classify and locate objects on a grid. The resource binder includes project ideas and 23 lesson plans containing worksheets and answers. It is very detailed and offers a variety of levels within each activity.

Caution: The friendly bear character providing feedback to responses may be too juvenile for some Middle Level students.
Suggested Use: Geometry/Measurement; Number Operations; Problem Solving;
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

The Multicultural Math Classroom: Bringing in the World (Print-Non-Fiction). Zaslavsky, Claudia. Heinemann Educational Bks (IRW), 1996. 239 p. ISBN 0-435-08373-2 ($36.20 pbk.).

(WCP) This resource offers a balance between theory, research, and activities. It introduces a multicultural perspective to mathematics, revealing how such a perspective can enrich the learning of all students, whatever their gender, ethnic/racial heritage, or socio-economic status. Students learn that mathematics was created by real people attempting to solve real problems. The collection of open-ended activities addresses a range of mathematical topics and cultural connections, and promotes problem solving and critical and creative thinking.
Suggested Use: Data Management; Geometry/Measurement; Number Operations
Other Use: Kindergarten; Mathematics: Elementary Level

Problem Solving With Number Tiles (Grades 3-6) (Print-Non-Fiction). Telfer, Stu. (Active Learning Series). Exclusive Educational Products (LRDC), 1993. 123 p. Order no. 13118 ($32.75 binder).

(CAN) This resource uses number tiles to explore concepts in numeration, fractions, and problem-solving. It uses cooperative learning and challenges students to develop their own tile patterns for other students to use. It makes excellent use of number tiles as manipulatives.
Suggested Use: Number Operations
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Problem Solving With Number Tiles (Grades 7-10) (Print-Non-Fiction). Telfer, Stu. (Active Learning Series). Exclusive Educational Products (LRDC), 1993. 119 p. Order no. 7321 ($32.60 binder).

(CAN) This resource addresses problem-solving, whole numbers and integers, and algebra concepts and skills. The versatility of the exercises enables teachers to use them at all Middle Level grades. This resource binder includes a table of contents, some teaching and assessment suggestions, and blackline activity masters.
Suggested Use: Algebra; Number Operations; Problem Solving

Quadrominoes (Computer Software). Radnai, Marton and Szendrei, Julianna. Sunburst Communications (GAG), 1995. Macintosh 3.5 - Order no. 6632 ($119.95).

System requirements:

Macintosh system with 1.1 MB of free memory and a hard drive running System 6.0.7 or greater with a color monitor. Installation on your computer requires 1.4 MB of free disk space.

This software program presents five different types of activities used to develop spatial relationships by manipulating quadrominoes. It provides three levels of difficulty and allows one or two players to log-on.
Suggested Use: Geometry/Measurement; Problem Solving;

Quest 2000: Exploring Mathematics: Grade 6. Rev. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Wortzman, Ricki, et al. Addison-Wesley Longman, Ltd. (LRDC/ADD), 1997. 297 p. Order numbers follow.

(WCP) This program stimulates students to use mathematics to solve problems, to communicate their mathematical thinking, and to build a lifelong appreciation of and ability to use mathematics in everyday life. It focuses on engaging students in meaningful activities to build a community of learners, connecting mathematical experiences with other subjects and to the real world, encouraging communication through questioning and reflection about mathematical ideas, and involving families. Assessment is linked to instruction. This multicomponent resource presents 11 units built around key mathematical ideas, with a chart outlining essential understandings, benchmarks, and pacing that summarizes the concepts taught at each grade level. Technology suggestions are included.

The teacher support package offers a set of activity masters, assessment masters, and family masters. The professional handbook focuses on the philosophy of mathematics teaching and is intended to assist teachers in providing mathematics instruction that engages, challenges and supports students through the process of becoming mathematically competent.

Technology Package:System Requirements:

Macintosh: System 6.0.5 system or higher, 4 MB RAM, mouse, either ClarisWorks v2.0 or higher, or Microsoft Works v3.0 or higher.
Windows 3.1: 386/33 MHz, 4 MB RAM, mouse, either ClarisWorks v1.0 or higher, or Microsoft Works v3.0 or higher.
Windows 95: 485/50 MHz, 8 MB RAM, mouse, either ClarisWorks v1.0 or higher, or Microsoft works v3.0 or higher.

The technology activities were created for ClarisWorks and Microsoft Works applications programs, including word processing; spreadsheet; draw; paint and database environments. Exploration centres file disks are included.

Cautions:

• Use of ordered pairs, such as (5,7), is confined to the graphing of numerical patterns.
• The outcomes related to geometrical designs, symmetry and motion geometry are not addressed.

Remediation With a Difference: Conceptually Based Remediation for Students Who Are Experiencing Difficulties in Mathematics (Grades 5 to 9) (Print-Non-Fiction). McKenzie, William. Exclusive Educational Products (LRDC), 1996. 158 p. Order no. 14573 ($32.70 binder).

This resource provides many ideas to help teachers diagnose and remediate student errors and problems. It also provides alternative methods for instructing students in basic mathematical skills. It contains a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Smart Arithmetic: A Thinking Approach to Computation (Kit). Irvine, Rhea and Walker, Kathryn. Creative Publications (ADD), 1996. Order number follow.

The kit includes the following items:

(WCP) This kit helps students to develop number sense, to build reliable recall of number facts, and to create a forum for inventing mental computation and estimation strategies. Each of the booklets contains activities for visual thinking, mental mathematics, recall of number facts, and the development of thinking skills to solve problems. The supplementary dice and card games, and the game mats at each level, provide motivating practice in basic facts memorization and mental computation for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The video, and an accompanying workshop guide, demonstrate the development of mental computation strategies by students. Primary and intermediate teachers share new experiences and tips for successfully implementing the "Convince us!" approach to computation. The kit does not include manipulatives. The majority of the mathematical content in the video is at the Grades 4 to 6 level and beyond. However, the strategies used are applicable at all grade levels.

Caution: The resource uses the Imperial System of Measurement in some activities.
Suggested Use: Number Operations; Problem Solving
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Statistics, Probability and Graphing. 2nd. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Brisby, Linda Sue, et al. Hands On, Inc. (DED), 1988. 196 p. Order no. 68021-6963 ($19.98 pbk.).

This resource uses a task analysis approach to developing the skills students need to understand probability, statistics, and graphing. The suggested activities range from the basic to the complex and cover all of the concepts and skills found in data management and analysis. The resource includes a table of contents, a list of materials, and a glossary.

Caution: Developed by American teachers, this resource does not use the Metric System of Measurement. Nevertheless, all of the activities are adaptable to fit Saskatchewan curriculum standards.
Suggested Use: Data Management; Probability
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Structures Too! (Print-Non-Fiction). Moore, Nancy, Rowney, Diana and Weininger, Otto. (Active Learning Series). Exclusive Educational Products (EEP), 1995. 148 p. Order no. 0096 ($34.95 binder).

(CAN) Structures-Too! provides teachers with an excellent source of activities that integrate mathematics, science, technology, and communication. It strongly advocates manipulative play and cooperative learning in discovery-oriented activities as a means to introduce, acquire, and reinforce mathematical and science concepts and skills. The resource includes a table of contents, suggestions for teacher and student record-keeping, a glossary, and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

The Super Factory (Computer Software). Sunburst Communications (GAG), 1996. Order no. 6562 ($119.95 disk).

System requirements:

Macintosh system with 1.1 MB of free memory and a hard drive running System 6.0.7 or greater with a color monitor. Installation on your computer requires 1.4 MB of free disk space.

This program challenges students' spatial or 3-dimensional thinking. The resource uses several problem-solving strategies to assist students in solving spatial visualization problems. This resource provides the opportunity for small groups of students (triads) to work cooperatively. The accompanying teacher's binder presents information on how to use the resource and includes lesson plans. Super Factory is ideal for enrichment activities.
Suggested Use: Geometry/Measurement; Problem Solving

Tactix Book A: Creative Problem-Solving Games (Print-Non-Fiction). Flatt, John. Copp Clark Ltd. (ADD), 1992. 58 p. ISBN 0-582-91221-0 ($10.00 pbk.).

This resource is a collection of configuration, tactical, and hunt games involving problem-solving, strategic planning, and creative thinking. The resource is suitable for pairs or small group work. It is ideal for class openers, independent work, or activity centres.
Suggested Use: Problem Solving
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

Tactix Book B: Creative Problem-Solving Games (Print-Non-Fiction). Flatt, John. Copp Clark Ltd. (ADD), 1992. 57 p. ISBN 0-582-91222-9 ($10.00 pbk.).

This resource is a collection of configuration, tactical, and hunt games involving problem-solving, strategic planning, and creative thinking. The resource is suitable for pairs or small group work. It is ideal for class openers, independent work, or activity centres.
Suggested Use: Problem Solving
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level

There's Math in Deviled Eggs (Video). Agency for Instructional Technology (LRDC), 1993. 30 min. Order no. 8236 ($105.45).

(WCP) This 30-minute colour video, with accompanying user guide, depicts young children actively engaged in a wide range of mathematical activities. The video and suggested activities can help teachers prepare students for complex mathematical thinking. The concept of bridging and eight teaching strategies are dramatized and discussed. The video shows a mathematically stimulating environment that incorporates tools and routines to foster mathematical thinking in young children. The video and guide are suitable for individual viewing or a workshop presentation.

This resource depicts Kindergarten students, but many of the suggested strategies can be used with older students.
Suggested Use: Data Management; Geometry/Measurement; Number Operations; Problem Solving
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level; Kindergarten

The World's Most Popular Puzzles and Problems (Print-Non-Fiction). Jones, G. (Active Learning Series). Exclusive Educational Products (LRDC), 1996. 161 p. Order no. 8234 ($32.60 binder).

(WCP) This collection of activities addresses how to enhance and motivate logical thinking, improve problem-solving strategies, and explore the history of games. Ancient puzzles, such as tangrams, dominoes, tower of Hanoi, and Xs and Os are combined with pentominoes, Nim, toothpick geometries, number puzzles, and patterns. The resource contains problem-solving and evaluation strategies for teachers and students. It includes blackline masters and solution sets.
Suggested Use: Data Management; Geometry/Measurement; Number Operations; Problem Solving
Other Use: Mathematics: Elementary Level