Mathworks! series
Ever have a child or student ask when they will ever use a particular math concept?
This series presents various situations where individuals must know how to utilize math to accomplish a great task.
The layout makes it accessible to different ages. One could just read the main paragraph and fact boxes to younger children. 4th-7th graders would enjoy solving the math problems on each page.
The clipboard boxes share math problems while the data box gives information to solve the math problems.
This particular book is focused on designing and building a roller coaster.
I learned a lot!!
Other books in the series: 1. Using Math to Climb Mount Everest
2. Using Math to Build a Skyscraper
3. Using Math in the ER
4. Using Math on a Space Mission
5. Using Math to Be a Zoo Vet
6. . . .to Conquer Extreme Sports
7. . . .to Create a Movie Stunt
8. . . . to Fly a Jumbo Jet
9. . . . to Solve a Crime
10. . . .to Win a Grand Prix
So, almost every career requires a knowledge and a good understanding of math!
Perfect for enrichment in a classroom or for home schooling. I would also use it in the beginning of the school year to introduce the first math lesson to create excitement and necessity.
*Highly recommend.
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