Real World Algebra
Edition:
1
ISBN:
9781742396132
Publisher:
HAWKER BROWNLOW EDUCTION
Published Date:
2011
Price:
$65.00
| Algebra is often taught in an abstract manner with little or no emphasis on what algebra is or how it can be used to solve real problems. Just as English can be translated into other languages, word problems can be “translated” into the maths language of algebra and easily solved. Real World Algebra explains this process in an easy to understand format using cartoons and drawings. This makes self-learning easy for both the student and the teacher who never did quite understand algebra. Each chapter introduces a concept within algebra with detailed explanations and examples, before levelled questions are asked. Questions at the end of each chapter are broken down into three levels: Level 1 (basic), Level 2 (challenging) and Einstein Level (very challenging). This allows for tiered differentiated lessons, or for students to attempt progressively harder problems as they become more confident in using algebra. Chapters within this book include Geometry and Algebra, Proportions and Algebra, Physics, Ratios, Work and Algebra, Pythagorean Theorem, Percentages and Algebra, Simultaneous Equations, and Algebra and Money. Activities in these chapters include working out the average speed of people running or cars driving, the ratios of girls to boys on a soccer team, writing distances to other planets in scientific notation, and many more. Keep your students engaged as they see how the algebra they are learning in school translates to real world applications. |