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Each easy-to-implement project includes background information forthe teacher, project goals, math skills needed, a student guidewith tips and strategies, and reproducible worksheets. Projects aredesigned to help students meet the National Council of Teachers ofMathematics Standards and Focal Points, and chapters are organizedto show how math relates to language, arts, science,etc.--demonstrating the importance of math in all areas of reallife.

In Part I, Chapter 1 offers an overview of how to incorporate mathprojects in the classroom. Chapter 2 provides a variety ofclassroom management suggestions, as well as teaching tips, andChapter 3 offers ways teachers may evaluate project work. Eachchapter also contains several reproducibles that are designed tohelp students master the procedural skills necessary for effectivecollaboration while working on projects.

Part II, "The Projects," is divided into six separatesections:

Section 1. Math and Science

Section 2. Math and Social Studies

Section 3. Math and Language

Section 4. Math and Art and Music

Section 5. Math and Fun and Recreation

Section 6. Math and Life Skills