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Key to... Workbooks
These satisfy the hard-to-meet curriculum needs for students
who don't easily fit into a regular school program or have special learning difficulties. Key
to... workbooks offer a positive alternative to large, expensive textbooks, which
students often find complicated and intimidating.
Only one concept is presented per page, so students have time to
understand new ideas without being overwhelmed. Hand-written examples and exercises make
work seem less intimidating. Vocabulary and reading level are simple. Instructions are
clear and direct, so students can work alone or in small groups--giving you more time with
those who need extra help.
Save Your Valuable Time
Each book is a complete text/workbook. You don't have to prepare lessons, duplicate pages
of problems, or make answer keys or problems sets. Answer books provide actual
reproductions of each workbook page and show every solution step-by-step. Support
materials also include helpful suggestions for using the workbooks with your class, class
progress charts, and reproducible diagnostic and final tests.
Stretch Your Budget with Affordable Low Prices
The extremely low price of these workbooks means each student can have his or her own
personal workbook. Also, whenever necessary, you can replace a lost workbook for a
small fraction of the price of buying a new textbook. You can use these as supplemental
materials to your regular math curriculum when a student needs help with a concept that's
especially challenging to him/her.
Available Subjects
Measurement / Metric Measurement / Algebra / Geometry
Fractions / Decimals / Percents
Other Books from Key Curriculum
 50 Mathematical Puzzles and Problems, Gilles Cohen,
editor. These puzzles and problems from the International Championship of Mathematics have
been organized by mathematical themes -- geometry and symmetry, arithmetic and number
theory, logic and algorithmic process -- for easy adaptation to your mathematics
curriculum. The problems rely more on reasoning than on knowledge. Each book of 50
problems has one problem per page for easy overhead use or distribution. Full solutions
are provided. These may be reproduced for classroom use. you can follow
the links to purchase these on line. If books are out of stock I can order them
for you or tell you when they are expected in.
Green Collection:
for grades 6-12. It introduces problems such as the four-color map, and magic squares and
number mazes. BTH-726. $12.56-D
Orange Collection:
for grades 9-12. This set will challenge most high school students. Students will divide
polygons into tilings of congruent shapes; encounter knots, chains and networks;
decipher messages and break codes. BTH-1651. $12.56-D
Red Collection:
for grade 9-College. This set is the most challenging, involving distance,
vectors, transformations, systems of equations, series, powers, and number
theory. Problems use compass and straightedge constructions, trigonometry, the
Pythagorean theorem, and synthetic division. BTH-728. $12.56-D
Agnesi to
Zeno: Over 100 Vignettes from the History of Math, for grades 9-12
 Ambitious
Horse: Ancient Chinese Mathematics Problems by Lawrence W. Swienciki,
2001. This beautifully illustrated book is full of problems from ancient Chinese
mathematics. These can nicely supplement your algebra, geometry, or middle
school curriculum. They cover a wide variety of topics, ranging from elementary
to advanced, and they introduce students to a new way of thinking about
mathematical theory and problem-solving. Compare several geometry problems to
show how traditional Chinese solutions parallel Western proofs. Supplement the
algebra curriculum with ancient problems involving square roots, quadratic
and higher order equations, congruencies, arithmetic series, and the Chinese
precursor to Pascal's triangle. Let students compare the ancient Chinese
use of the decimal system and our own by introducing Chinese numerals and
calculating rods. 128 pages. For grades 6-12. BTH-476. $18.86-D
Building
a Teen Center: An Integrated Algebra Project by Mary Ann Christina.
A Key Curriculum Publication with blackline activity masters for grades 6-10.
BTH-730. $17.96-D
Calculus Explorations by Paul A. Foerster, 1998. Drawn from the
Instructor's Resource Book for Paul Foerster's innovative textbook, Calculus:
Concepts and Applications, this book encourages students to learn by
exploring on their own. It can be used to supplement any calculus textbook. Each
exploration covers a particular concept or technique in calculus and requires
minimal teacher guidance. These activities can be worked with any graphing
calculator that's capable of graphing functions, solving equations, and
calculating the numerical derivative and definite integral. 133 pages. For
grades 11-college.
BTH-4984. $24.26-D
Constructive
Assessment in Mathematics: Practical Steps for Classroom Teachers by
David Clarke. ©1997. This book demonstrates how to make assessment an
integral, constructive part of instruction. It includes a guide to selecting and
implementing assessment strategies; tips for recording, interpreting, and
communicating assessment information; an annotated bibliography of resources;
and a continuum of mathematical tasks suitable for assessment. It's primary
focus is on student learning. 87 pages. BTH-477. $17.06-D
EMPower Mathematics
Series. This series is designed for adult and alternative students who have
struggled with traditional math texts and have not done well. This curriculum
will motivate these students with engaging activities that relate to their
lives, build their understanding of mathematical concepts, and accommodate their
varying skill levels. It can be used as a complete curriculum or books can be
mixed and matched according to meet current needs. I am just starting to list
these, since they are new. I will list the titles for now and add the details as
I have time. Student books are $10.76-D and teacher books are $26.96.
Exploring
Math Through Puzzles: Blackline Masters for Making of 50 Puzzles
Exploring the Shape of Space Activity Book / CD Bundle
by Jeffrey R. Weeks. This two-week unit was supports an animated video, The
Shape of Space (not available here, but a digitized version is on the CD
included), and takes students on a tour of the dimensions and possible shapes of
space. This book includes not only paper-and-pencil games, but also computer
games provided on a CD. On the simulated surface of a torus or Klein bottle,
students can solve mazes, work jigsaw puzzles, and create or solve crossword
puzzles and word searches. In competition with the computer or against each
other, students can play tic-tac-toe or chess on these same wrap-around
surfaces. CD requires a java-capable browser and works on Windows or Macintosh.
133 pages. Includes test, answers, and glossary. BTH-4979. $30.56-D
 Functional Melodies:
Finding Mathematical Relationships in Music
by Scott Beall.
Key Curriculum Press, ©2000. Music CD included. Take advantage of your
students' interest in music to help them understand functions, transformations,
and multiple representations of relationships. The engaging activities,
blackline masters, and easy-to-use music CD are all you need to help students
connect musical ideas to mathematical concepts. No musical training is necessary
for these activities. The lessons can be grouped as unit studies or used
individually in an algebra or geometry class. In each lesson you will find
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A conceptual warm-up which can be handed out for individual reading or read
aloud.
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A resource page of facts, instructions, and examples
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Blackline activity masters
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CD tracks keyed to the activity masters
The teacher notes point out the conceptual basis for the activities and show you
how to incorporate them into your lessons. You will also find teaching tips,
questions and answers, and discussion points. 170 pages. For grades 8-12. Pages
are punched for three-hole notebook. Key-53378. $26.08-D
Graphic
Algebra
A Graphing Matter: Activities for Easing into Algebra by Mark
Illingworth, Key Curriculum, 2004. Ease your middle school, prealgebra and
algebra students into algebra with fun and real-world applications of variables
and relationships that will make them laugh as they graph. The activities in
this book will engage the students in problems and experiments in which
variables represent quantities they can see and measure. These informal
explorations of graphs and equations provide a bridge between the concrete and
the abstract and help build a foundation for more formal operations students
will later meet in their study of algebra.
There are problems in these
five areas: line plots, looking for patterns, linear graphs, nonlinear graphs,
and graphs from equations. Among other things, students will examine Dr.
Olivio's Hairy Eyeball Theory, how water gets colder as it gets deeper, how long
it takes to recite tongue twisters, how the mass of a Petri dish of alcohol
changes as the alcohol burns away, and more -- 26 investigations in all.
There is plenty of resource and lesson plan material to assist teachers,
complete answers to problems, and an appendix of reproducible worksheets and
graph papers for student use. 188 pages plus another seven in the appendix and
some with graph paper to reproduce. BTH-4986. $14.36-D
The Knots Puzzle Book: Looking at Knots in a
Different Way...A Collection of Interesting Mathematical Ideas by
Heather McLeay.
 Is
Democracy Fair? The Mathematics of Voting and Apportionment,
by Leslie J. Nielson and Michael de Villiers, for grades 7-12. How do you know
if an election is fair or represents the will of the people? In this book
students have the opportunity to explore the mathematics of different kinds of
ballots, election decision procedures, and apportionment methods. All activities
use a four-function or scientific calculator and programs for graphing
calculators. Computer techniques are also included. There is also an outline for
a student research project. This is a great cross-curricular book to use in
conjunction with history and civics to help students understand the realities
and responsibilities of living in a democracy. BTH-1533. $17.07-D
Mathematical
Quilts: No Sewing Required for grades 7-11.
 Mathercise: Classroom Warm-Up Exercises
by Michael
Serra. Each book in this series is a set of 50 blackline master activities designed by
Discovering Geometry author Michael Serra as warm-up activities for the beginning of the
class period. Each activity takes 10 minutes and includes one reasoning exercise, one
sketching or graphing exercise, and space for a review exercise of your own. Each
book is 64 pages. For grades 7-12. $10.76-D each.
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Available titles
The Pattern and Function Connection by Brad S. Fulton and Bill
Lombard. 2001. The 11 progressively paced activities, which include blackline-master
worksheets and homework pages, introduce students in pre-algebra and algebra to
the fundamental concept of function and its multiple representations. Students
recognize, graph, analyze, and solve algebraic functions, transitioning from
concrete to abstract. Full teacher notes and solutions are provided, as well as
an alignment to the NCTM Principles and Standards. 161 pages. Punched to fit
three-hole binder. BTH-4987. $21.56
Patty
Paper Geometry: Explore Geometry Through Paper Folding with the World's Most Affordable
Manipulative for grades 6-10
Precalculus and Trigonometry Explorations by Paul A. Foerster, 2004.
Drawn from the Instructor's Resource Book for Paul Foerster's
Precalculus with Trigonometry: Concepts and Applications, this book helps
students extend their understanding of key concepts in precalculus and
trigonometry. Explorations can supplement any precalculus or trigonometry
textbook by introducing and reinforcing such topics as trigonometric function
properties, regression, vectors, conic sections, and matrix transformations.
Complete solutions are included. For grades 11-college. 267 pages. BTH-4985.
$24.26-D
Probability Activities for Problem Solving & Skills Reinforcement by
Robert Lovell. 1993. Punched for three-hole notebook. This book consists of a
series of 61 lesson guides, each designed for one class period. The unique
problems spur discussions and motivate students. They will also be reviewing
their skills in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals as they improve their
problem-solving skills. Palindromes, magic squares, alpha-numerics, brain
busters, and problems from The Guinness Book of World Records appear in many
lessons. For grades 7-11. Answers for problems are included. 308 pages.
BTH-4982. $21.56-D
 Probability
Simulations with CD-Rom by Mary Jean Winter and Ronald J. Carlson.
2000. The investigations in this book reinforce
the basic concepts of probability, can
be used to enrich any mathematics curriculum, and are ideal for extended class
periods. Any graphing calculator with a random-number generator can be used to
complete the 13 probability simulations. Calculator programs for the activities
can be downloaded from the accompanying CD onto Texas Instruments TI-82 and
TI-83, and Casio™ CFX-9970, 9870, and 9850 graphing calculators, entered by hand
from the program listings, or adapted to other calculators following the program
annotations. This book will supplement courses in Algebra 1, Algebra 2,
integrated algebra, and precalculus. Book is punched to fit into three-hole
binder. Answers are provided. 144 pages. BTH-4983. $21.56-D.
Thought
Provokers for grades 9-12.
Unfolding Mathematics with Origami Boxes by Arnold Tubis and Crystal
Mills, 2006. This book combines the ancient art of paper folding with high
school mathematics to help students discover important concepts in geometry.
Detailed folding instructions help students fold 28 unique boxes ranging from
simple, open designs to self-contained decorative models. Blackline masters and
a teacher-friendly design make the activities easy to implement. 180 pages.
BTH-4980. $17.06-D
Visual Approach to Functions by Frances Van Dyke. This series of
visual exercises introduces all of the standard
functions and applications students encounter in algebra. Lessons
consisting of blackline masters and teacher notes and answers are organized into
six chapters, each with optional activities that use graphing calculators and
motion detectors. The six chapter titles are Distance as a Function of Time,
Value as a Function of Time, Exponential Growth and Decay, Investments, Height
of a Projectile, and Quadratic Applications. 170 pages. BTH-5095. $21.56-D
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Watched Cup Never Cools: Lab Activities for Calculus and Precalculus
by Ellen Kamischke. 104 pages. For grades 10-12. This book provides 10
motivating activities that bring calculus concepts to life. Students explore the
rate of change of the volume of a sphere by sucking on a Tootsie® Roll Pop. They
"watch" a cup of hot liquid cool to room temperature to observe the
temperature's rate of change. They use a topographical map to compute the volume
of water in a lake and then determine how quickly, or slowly, a pollutant will
be eliminated from water given the water flow into and out of the lake.
They can use graphing calculators, electronic data-gathering devices, and
dynamic geometry software, when available, to investigate functions, continuity,
critical points, and limits. Many activities are appropriate as group
investigations, and students learn how to present results in a lab report
format.
Also included in the book are 11
writing assignments that encourage students to think about the way in which
calculus and precalculus concepts relate to their lives and the world around
them. BTH-479. $18.86-D. If in stock this will show up if you follow the title
link. If out of stock, I can order for you.
Zome Geometry: Hands-on Learning with Zome Models by George W. Hart
and Henri Picciotto, 2001. This book uses more than 60 easy-to-follow activities
and over 150 explorations to help students build spatial, conceptual,
visualization, and geometric skills. They will explore a wide variety of
geometry topics, including proportion, symmetry, area, volume, and coordinates.
They will learn to prove there are only five Platonic solids and to analyze the
thirteen Archimedean solids. They will also discover Euler's theorem and verify
Descartes' theorem of angular deficit. They will have an opportunity to
investigate space filling, duality, fractals, and the fourth dimension. Included
is an eight-page color insert of full color images of various constructions. 265
pages. Answers and index are found at the back. Can be used with middle school
students, but is intended for high school. BTH-4981. $28.76-D
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