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This annotated bibliography (from the ma*ials Reviewand Evaluation Services lists reviowed And evaluated,instnuctionalmedia appropriate for,schbol media centArs in the area ofmathematithis listfor evaluaripearingreceived unfavorable reviews. At.the end of this bibliog phy may befound an.unannotated list of materials which have had fait rablereviews it reliable reviewingrsources. Items ire listed by type of.spdiabooks, -workbooks, 16mm films, sound filmétrips, kits tests, -

and.aidtocassettes. Each entry includes author, title, publi er orproducer, date of production, cost, and grade -level. (Authorn 0)

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ADVISORY LIST OF INSTRUCTIONAL' MEDIA',

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Nor.th Carblinp State Department of Public InstructionDivision of Educaticihal MediaRaleigh, North CarolinaFall 1978.

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TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCESINFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)

MaterIals Review and Evaluation ServicesDiviSfon of, Educational MediaState Department of Public InstrUctione',

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. ADVISORY LIST 'CT 1/3STRUCTIdNAL 'M$DIA -,

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This bibliography includes instructional media appropriate to the Maatematicsprogram in the schools. The'items are Msted by type of media. The'order ofthe listing is as follows:

activityA;cardsart printsbooksbooks (for teacheruse)books (reference).

. books (suAlleMentary texts)books.with ecordings:books .(work s) ,

calendarschartsdictionariesduplicating mastersfilm loops (silent)film loOps (sound)

- films. (16mm)

The absence from this list of a given type of media 'indicaies 4:at no media of thattype w6re reviewed:or that none were deemed worthy of being called to the attentionof schools. The name of a school administrative unit appearing after an annbtationindicdtes that educators i that tshool system reviewed the ilet: anpotated andsubmitted the information for inclusion on the ADVISORK LISTS. Occasionally such,items may not appear on display at the Materials Review and Evaluation Cester inRaleigh. Educators should bear in min& that material$ on this list wire selectedfrom thpse which publishers chose to sabmil for evaluation and may asSuMe.that 4materials available for purchase pot appearing on the(list-either were,not 'submitted '

for evaluation or received unfavorable reviews. .InfoNation about negative reviews,which do not appeat on this bibliography, can be obtained by writing or callingthe Materials Review and Evaluation Center. At the end.of the annotated lists ofprint and audiovisual materials may be flound unannotated lists of materials whichhave had favorable reviews in reliable reviewing sources.

In some cases prices were not available. Prices shown are those quoted by publishersand producers. Prices quoted del not include postage and are sub3ect to Change.

All items included On this bibliography except,..16tm films'and some items suggestedfor inclusion by loCal school administrative units are'displayed in the Materials Reviewand Evaluation Center in Raleigii. Information may be obtained by calling (919) 733-3929.

PLEASE DO NOT ORDERITEMS ON THIS LIST FROM THE MATERIALS REVIEW AND EVALUATION CENTEROR FROM THE DIVISION* OF TEXTBOOKS. Sources of the items are listed on the DIRECTORYOF PUBLISHERS.AND PRODUCERS FOR THE FALL 1978 ADVISORY LISTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA,a sepatate publication acconiPanying the complete set,of ADVISORY LISTS OF INSTRUCTIONALMEDIA: An abbreviated oi code name for the publisher/producAr appearing in thebibliographic entry \on this list appears in the DIRECTORY, where the complete addressfollows the code name.

filmstrips (silent)filmstrips (sound)gamesgiobeskits

manipulativodevicesmapSmeasuring tapesmicrqforms

mini-units

Modelsperiodicalspictures.posters'

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recordings (reer-to-reel tapesreprintsshortstrips_

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sfide sets (2"x2"). slide sets (sound). study prints..tests

.,transparenciesvideotapes

Schools ma use thi's list to aid in soleation of materials but (in?to purchasing i ems n thin list.

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Barr, Stephen. PUZZLEQUff; WIT TWISTERS, BRAIN TEASERS, RIDDLES, PI,JZZLES,,AND TOUCH QUESTIONS. Croyell, 1978. unp.' '$8.49. Grades 7-12

).Interesting collection of riddles,,puzzlesi brainteasers, to challenge, inqui-sitive minds; examples range frofridiculous to esoteric; appealing to studentsof varying abilities, creating interest and providing enrichment in math andother classes

,Fixx, James F. SOLVE IT! A nRPLEXING PROFUSION OF PUZZLES. Doubleday, 1978.94 p. $5.9.5. Grades 5442

Collection of puzzles frit- gifted stu4eqts from tricky examples to those demandingmental dexterity; providep a four-step problem-solving process and a list of10 rules to help students organize their thouOts_logically; sufficient varietyin puzzles to fascinate stUdents who enjoy solving puzzleá; helpful diagrams andanswers

Froman, Robert. THE GREATEST GUESSING GAME: A BOOK ABOUT DIVIDING. Crowell, ,1978.33 p. $5.79. Grildes 375

ApproacheZ the dividing'process as a fun activity; emphasizing its thinkingaspect rather,tharithe division algorithm; imaginative, whimsical black-white-green illustrations will delight and amuse; good resburce for math collectipnor media center-learning labs ,

Kelly,.Gerard W. METRIC SYSTEM SIMPLIFIED. °Rev. ed. Sterling, 1976. 96 p.$4.99. Grades 10-12

Brief summary of metric system providing backgrourid on methods of measurement,U.S. system.of weights and Measures, metric system,'conversion charts, andexamples of conersion figures dealing with cars and kitchens; recomMended foruse in media center rather than classroom

Lamb, Geo frey. PENCIJ, AND PAPER TRICKS. Nelson, 1977. 80 p. $6.50. Grades 7-12

Twenty-nine number puzzles and tricks for students who enjoy this type of gat0,41-attractive format with clear, darhIc.type and generous margins but very fewillustrations; offers few mathematical explanations but ofters interestingideas to challenge students

Madison, Arnold, and David L. Drotar. POCKET'aLCULATORS: HOW TO USE AND ENJOY.THEM. Nelson, 1978. 144 p. .$6.95. Grades 7=-12

Interesting informtion on development, inner workings, and operition of pocketcalculator; inc141464,,suggested activities and exercises; since'tre calculatorindust.ry.ijchangig so rapidly, some information is outdated

Morgenstern, Steve. MEZRIX PUZZI1S, TRICKS AND GAMES. Sterling, 1978. 128 p.$4.39. Grades 5-9

Interesting collection games, riddles, dnd.activities related to the metricsystem with such iintrignifig titles as "Metric Monster Game," "Spy Stuff,""Metric Maxims," "Metric OlymPics," all with answers; explains the why, what,how, and when of the metric transition in a brief but clear way; could certainlyenliven a unit on the topic 1

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Pallas, NorVin. CALCULATOR PUZZLES, TRICKS AND .4GAMES. Sterling, 1976, 96 13:.$4.39. Grades 5-12

Provides varied challenges fot students who under'atand the potential of cal-.

culators--games, trickyopuzzles,'and probleMs dealing with taxes, familyfinance, "car.qul" calculations; answers with explanations on derivation of ,

some of them included; expLains important features to look for when selectinga calcblator; beat uied as supplementary book to 'provide problem-solvingopportunities

Sitomer,. Mindel and Harry. ZERO ISNOT NOTHING. Crowell, 1978. 34.p. $5.79.Grades 4.-6 fClear, simple explanation of the,functions of zero in the number world--asa starting place, separation point, and a break-even.point; also providesits hiltory and use.as a place 'holder; numerous diagrams and drawings (blackand white) add interest and clarity; valuable addition to classroam collectionor math section in media.center

.Smullyan, Raymond M. WHAT IS TilE NAME OF THIS BOOK? THE RIDDLE OF DRACULA AND. OTHER LOGICAL PUZZLES. Prentice, 1978. 241 p. '$8.95. Grades 9-12

Delightful collection of puzzles and riddle&to develop logical thinking..and/1 challenge inquisitive minds; offers a variety of problems to be solve--'

mysteries, weird.tales, subtle teasers; useful to enrich high school mathclasses of varying ability levels if materials are carefully selected; fortun-ately, solutions are'supplied

SumMers- George J. MIND TEASERS: LOGIC PUZZLES AND GAMES OF DEDUCTION.Sterling, 1977. /28 p. $439. Grades 10412

Weli-organtzed collection of,problems.and puzzles in logic to challenge and-entertain talented math students; includes clueS, explanations, solutions;attraCtive format--variety of'print,. generous spacing-and margins, bladk;and-white line drawings; too esyteric for most students but appeal enrichMentfor gifted sluciNts, especially in geometry; excellent teacher source book

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Nentl, Jerolyn Ann. METRICS AMERICA. Crestwood, 1976. (Available from Western.)each 31 p. each $4.95. Grades 4-6

Titles: THE METRIC SYSTEM IS; THE METER IS; THE L TER IS; THE GRAM IS;THE CELSIUS TH OMETER IS-

Clearly explains the metric system and defines units for mpasuring throughmeaningful,illustrations and descriptive text; can be used effectively forenrichment and reirfforcement;.attractive format--sharp, variated print,generous margins, colorful photographs and diagrams, strong bright covers

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Bolster, L. Careyti et al. CONSUMER AND CAREER MATHEMATIp. -Scott, 1978.454 p. $7.47. teacher's ed. $8.76. 'Cdnsumer Fotms and Problems(duplicating.mastert'),$18.. solution key.$2.19.- tests(duplicating masters) $l(f.20. Grades 9712

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Well-organized, attractive text of six excellent units (three chaOters each)on skills needed.in everyday life: tirst unit designed as review or xein-forcement of basic skills in whole numbers (4-13 x, -0, decimals and otherp-actions; iemaining Units 24 contain consumer and oareer lessons'on topicssuch-as income, banking, credit, automobile ownership, renting and buyinga home, income tax, buying food, budgeting;-each 'chapter provides review -

exercises keyed to specific lessons (answers in back of student text) and achapter test; teacher's'edition contains student,text with answers and notesoverprineed in conErasiting color, explains organization of both texts, offers-time schedule, lesson notes, enrichment piojects,4and a sample minimum com-petency test; relevant career information eXamples, exercises; good blacki-and-white photographs showing young people and adults in realistic situations;coordinaed materials include duplicating masters of tests, records, forms;,intended as second text in a two-book sequential but, independent course(see MATHEMATICS IN LIFE)

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Bolster, L. Careir; and H. Douglas Woodburn. MATHEMATICS IN .LIFE: SKILLS,'CONSUMER4 AND CAREER APPLICATIONS. Scott, 1977. 448 p. $7.47. teacher's ed. $8.76.

solution key $2.19. tests and record forms (duplicating masters) $2.10.Grades 8-9

Attractive contemporary mathematics textbook designed for maximum studentinteresC; covers basic operations (4-, x, of whole numbers, decimals,fractions;- also covers ratio, propartion, percentage, statistics, probabilitymetric measurement, geometr4 formulas, algebraic equations, and graphing;practical, familiar conterit 3f examples reinforces skills--e.g., calorie andcarbohydrate tables, cost of auto fuel, buying on credit, borrowing money;each of six units contains three chapters focusing on consumer and careerskills with priind post quizzes on each skill an4.--6"chapter test;-career-oriented format--heavy equipment pperators shown applying formulas, assemblers'figuring metric units, astronomer4 using integers; black-and-white on-sitephotographs of various occupations help clarify, extend content; auplicatingmasters provide tests, forms, records; intended as first book in two-booksequential but independent course of study (see CONSUMER AND CAREER MATHEMATICS)

Stella, Edwin I. FIRST COURSE IN FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS. Allyn, 1978.. 499 p. $11.60. teacher's guide $1.80 paper. Grades 9-10

Prevents fundamental math ,in traditional but useful way, covel:ing fractions,decimals, Atrhs, statistics, consumer math, beginning algebra and geometry,more; provides adequate drill and practice in computational skills; eachchapter includeireview exercises, an inventory test, and an achievement test;attractive format--clear, variated print with color highlights, headings andnuTerous charts, tables, diagrams set off in green, genvous spacing; includestdble of squares and square roots, metric and customary measurements, index;guide suggests' additional activities and supplies answers to exercises, tests

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St,ein, Edwin I. -SECOND COURSE rIN FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS. AJlYn, 1978.559 p., $12. teicher's guide $1.80 paper. Grades 10-12

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Reviews material in Stein's FIRST COURSE IN FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATfCSXsee,annotation); then furthee develops doncepts of metric and cAtomarymeasurement, algebra,ca_tatistics, probability, logic, geometry, more; include'ssectioiVemphasizing math skills in daily life--figuring pay deductions, borrow-ing money, installment buying, purcgasing insurande, renting/buying a house,,saving,money, other; devotes several chapters td math 4ki11s in .certaincarpers;such as aviation, industry.(brickwork, paperhanging, roofing, F",latering), manymore; numerous exercises and testsspre- and post-; attractive format--clearyvariated print with color highlights, headings and numerous charts, tables,diagrams set off in green, generous spacing; includes table of squares andsquare roots, metric and customary measurementk, index; guide suggests additional

\_ activities and supplles answers to exercises, tests

Thompson, Linda L. CONSUMER MATHEMATICS. Glencoe, 1978. 470 p. $8.22.teacher's manual $2170. workbook $2.97. solutions manual $2.25. Grades 16-12

Contains most topics commonly covered in consumer math courses--income,personal finance. buying consumer goods, .borrowing money, investments, healthcare, .transportation, housing, incomf tax; offers inteiesting activities,some involving use of"Ilow charts, Ocket calculators, free materials (forms);,teacher's manual offers general comeents on teaching each topic, follow-upactivities, sample test questions/answers; companion workbook al:Tenable

BOOKS (WORKBOOKS)

Friedland, ,Joyce, and Irene Gross. RtEADING FOR MATHEMATICS: A WORKTEXT TO- IMPROVE .

READING SKILLS IN THE CONTENT AREA OF MATHEMATICS. Richards 1977. 86 p. / .

$1.95 paper. teach'er's key' $3. Grades 4-12

Fifteen units designed to help students recognize anA understand v_ipcabulary usen_basic matheteatics--e.g., "divide," "separate,',."quotfent," "times," "double,"equmula eaL, numerator," "denominator"; each unit lists all vocabulary words

to Jore itt*Ied, deiines each word, uses it in sent.enceS, and provi,des mathproblems app11,4* e.term; poor pen-and-ink illustrations in dOerise pleasingformat--generous spec nA, cigar print; usbful supplementary matXrial

Overholt, James L. DR. JIM'S ELEMENTARY MATH PRESCRIPTIONS. Goodyear, 1978.210 p. $8.95. paper. Teacher use

ColleceIon of over 250 activities grouped by math concept and/or skills--.e.g., nflmbers cover counting, place value, addition, subtraction, multipli-cation, hvision,.problep solving; suggested grade level, pUrposes, necessarypreparatIon, directions, and variations provided for each activity; rfAiroducibleworksheets and learning; aids in appendix; good addition to any teach04.scolleition of professional materials; K-8 math content

Souvine 11.anda,11 J:, et al: MATHMATTERS7 DEVELOPING COMPUTATIONAf, SKILLS WITHDEVELO' tNTAL ACTIVITY SEQUENCES. Goodyear, 1978. 303 p.' $8.9 5 paper.Teacher u e

Activities, aterials, and diagnostic materials for teachers tn use in presentingmath concepts in text translating much of Piaget's research intd practice;suggestions gi n.Nior teaching students to perform operations with whole numbers,

fs4ract,ions, deci als, and percents; emphasis on using materials appropriate for

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students' level bf maturity; careful -ratline of steps (concrete to abstract).in'teaCling elementary school mathematics

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Usher, iichael atd Robert'BorMuth. EXPERIENCING LIFE THROUGH MATHEMiATICS.VOLUMES I AND II. Rey. eds, Pawnee, 1978. each 122 p. aci $2,94Jpaper.

. teacher's editions each,$4.50 Grades 9-12.

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.1.Series bf short units providing opportunities-to apply math in many settingsand.sitations Confronting studentsbuying a car, budgeting, banking, manymorerfoIlbwed by related problems; teacher's editions include inventorytests on math skills useful to,pinpoint student difficulties or:to test,improvemeut; each unit includea notes for teacherCuse, ttmetable, objectives,and 'list of math concepks and career.topics; Practical, "high-interest"situations making up examples might motivate students to maaper requiredMath.skills

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Aveiett, Dorothy,M., et al. TRINK.METRIC. Sadliew/Oxford, 1976. each 64 p.each $1.26 paper:. each guide $2.19, Grades 4-9

Xitles: LEVEL RED; LEVEL BtUE; LEVEL REEN

Explains-basic uillts of measurement in the metric system, providing a varietyof practioal activIties to facilitate usagefollowing retipes and maps,reading labels, measuring lengths and thicknesses, more; stresses comparisons,not conversion

SKIL:PAC 4: PRIMARY MATH ACTIVITIES. Prentice, 1976. $29:50. Grades K-3Titles: FUN AND GAMES WITH MATHEMATICS/PRIMARY. 107 p.; MORE FIJN AND .G44ES

WITH MATHEMATICS/PRIMARY. 113 p.; CONTEMPORARY MATH SHADE-INS/PRIMARY. 52 p.'; DICE-A-MATICS/PRIMARY. 64 p.; PENNIES, NICKELS

A& DIMES. 46 p.; DOT.DOT.1 40 p.

Offers a variety of games An vittes to supplemebt, enrich, and enliven'.. the primary math program;_py, vides drill and Practice in an interesting;

eatertaining way through puzzles, sliade-ins, other "high-interest" approaches

Tayloi, Naomi L. THE SADLIER MATHEMATICS PROGRAM: MEASUREMENT. Sadlier/Oxford, 1976.each 65 .each $1.26 paper. teacher's- editions eacht$2.19, paper. Grades.3-9

Titles: LEVEL BLUE; LEVEL dREEN; LEVEL ORANGE( LEVEL OLIVE

Uses hands-on approadh to teach measurement strand of mathematics, starting withprimitive units and presenting customary and metric meabure separately, alongwith money, tifge,,others; excellent student activities, some requiring easilyobtained artiCles and materials

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Taylor, Naomi L. THE SADLIER MATHEMATICS PROGRAM: WHOLE NUMBERS. ESTIMATINGAND COMPUTINC'SKILLS. Sad1ier/0xfud4 1.977. each $1.47-paper..teacherfs editions, each $2.16,paper. Grades 4-7

Titles: LEVEL-BLUE; LEVEL GREEN; LEVEL ORANGE; LEVEL OLIVE

Presents major concepts.af eletent'ary math in an;interesting, activity-.

. oriented manner; game-like framework, color toding, the ue of siMPle, readily'tvailable nlaterials are attractive features; use ul far students with difficultiesand in need of.additional help and practice; tho ,ugh treatment of completetopics makes ehis a useful series

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CLASSIC ANTICS IN MATHEMATICS. 16mm. 12 min. s . guide color $200. AIMS, 1976. ,

Grades 7:12

Attractive, anirdated film, mixing aNtori.cal aspects of mathematics with practicalapplication; discusses famous mathematicians--ThaleS, Arcflimedes, CharlesBabbage--and their ContribUtions; fast-moving; primarily an enrichment toolfor classes who have done some elementary.work with'geometry

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF A TRIANGLE. 16mm. 9 min. sd. 'color $135.,Intl. Film Bur., 1977. Grades 9-12

Goad summary of some of the characteristics of triangles,, iy particular theincenter, circumcenter, cèn,troid, and orthocenterT techniyiks far finding'these points will interest geometry students; useful enrichment material in.other classes; linnArrated

REGULAR HOMOTOPIES IN THE PLANE: PART I. 16mm. 14 min. 'sd. color $195.Intl. Film gur., 1975.- Grades 10-12

Computer animation illtiStrates a regular (closed) curveyand the five comditionsnecessary to.produce it; explains and demonstratea "only if" half of Whitney-GrausteineTheorum; useful enrichment film in geametry or ailvanced math class--content is not taught in regular North Carolina high school curriculum

SPACE FILLING CURVES. 16mm. 26 mi,n. ed. color $325. Intl. Film Bur.,1975,Grades 11-12

Artistically presented demonstration showing that bnly an infinite curve with'points which approach limits can fill space; camputer animation illustrateseach step and narrator provides clear explanation; useful also in art classes

Films (16mm) in a SerleS

MATHEMATICS FOR PRIMARY. 16mm. sd. guides color $595. each $165eParamount, 1977. Grades 1-6

Titles: ADDITtON. 9 min. MULTIPLICATIPN. 7 min.' SUBTRACTION. 8 min. DIVISION. 8 min.

Clever anitation and ,delightful puns introduce basic operations (+, x, )

in* whole numbers; good content on addition and subtraction for primary grades,with possibilities for review in intermediate; presents subtraction only asthe "take awayY concept; Information on multiplication and division usefulwith Grades.2-3 and up; pre-f,ilm discussion, film 'stops' to dismiss concepts,and follow-up use of manipulatives would enable teachers to get maximum use of 4.,

films; card example in division is very'poor graphically; overall high-qualityanimation and excellent narration can interest and instruct

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MATH IVATION. Btady, 1976.. 15 color filmstrips 15 cassette tapes., .*

ui4es $300.. Grades 2-4Titles: RICKY RIDDLE VS. LUCKY LADY BUNKIE BEAR JUMPS ROPE

WHAT DID ELEPEANT FORGET? HI IE HIPPOPOTAMUS SELLS ICE CREAMFIFTH CHINESE SON IS MISSING C INE THE, COMPUTER .

THE CASE OF THE MISSING CARE _THE PIRATE'S TREASURECLICK CLAcK LOSES HtR BUTTONS THE OLD LADY AND HER PETSTIlE NUMBER EATER PARROT COUNTS BACKWARDS .

LITTLE ANIMAL LEAGUE TEAM THE CASE OF THE CLUMSY BANK ROBBER* SUPERSTITIOUS SAM IS CURED

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Misff Click Clack, the teaching machine, helps several appealing characteislearn various mathematical skills: numbers, factitons, addition, subtrfaction,geoMetry, measurement, multiplication, division; entertaining, 12-14 mlalutestories, featuring comical cartoon characters, bright colois,, amusing lialegue,music, sound .effects;_teacher'sguide contains objectives,,summary,,activities,-script, reproducible gtudent worksheets;. high-interest material uful as

. introductory and-fUllOw-up actii-,ity in gmall sa- large groups

WORKING WITH WORD PROBLEMS IN MATH. Nystrom, 1978. 4 color filmstril;s,4 cassette tapes, 16 popymasters, guide $75. Grades 5-9

Titles: PROBLEMS WITH ADDITION AND §UBTRACTION; PROBLEMS WITH AULTIPLI-r CATION AND DIVISION; PkOBLEMS WITH MEASUREMENT, MONEY ANDFRACTIONS; PROBLEMS WITH ARKA,,TIME, AND REMAINDERS

ProbleM-solving sequence using 13ictures of items'to help students visuAlizerelationships contained in, problems; pravides fOur worksheets for each of four.filmstrips, containing same-Vroblem-solving structure to.apply to several wordproblems; helpful re.1.7.forcement for some students; little thinking actuallyrequired of students since the situation's are presented and then analyzedfor tham

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SHOW ME MATH 5. .Nasco, 1978. 30 magic slates:4rset of Show Me questions andanswers,. I set of blank cards for teacher use, guide $18. Grades 4-6

Old-fashioned wax tablets are the ;Iagioe-slates students write on, respRndingto fractions in the age-old flashcard method; continuous student partiApationand immediate feedback can add interest and enjoyment to what should.always .

be brief drills lest the technique lose its lust'er

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COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS LABORATORIES I AND tI. BiA, 1416.LABORATORY I. 304 math skill cards, 1 student skill book, 3 placement/evalu-

ation test duplicating masters, 3, test answer sheet duplicatinglaasters,6 student answer sheet duplicating masters, 2 student record sheet

4, duOlicating masters, teacher's guide $88.%Grades'1-3A

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LABORATORY II. 288 math skill 6ar4s, 20 skill catd answer books, 1 studentbook, 1 placement.test duplicating master, 1 lhacement test answer

sheet.dupltcating master, 6 student answer steet duplicating masters,1 student record sheet duplicat'ing master, teacher's guide $88:Grades 4-6

Sequential proeram to strengthen understandi and. skills in additiep,subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions;,4ecimals, percent; pretest determines area of'need; colorful activity cards illustrated witlicartoonanimal characters provide practice problems (answers on bapk); student skillbooks (additional copies Ay be purchased separately) supply Vditional

- exercises; student record sheets' provide some management assistance; usefulin multi-level classes- efila self-pacing, indivXdualized progxam givinginstant.feedback; Solid, attractively pAcaged supplementary program

EPC MAINSTREAM SERIES,: PROJECT NATL., LEVELS I, II, III. Ed. Prog., 1976, 19,7.3 kits each _containing 200 instructional guidg cards, 6 copies eadh of 3 learnexactivity'books, 1 suiTlemenary activity book, verbal problem solving materials,manipulative devices, math concept inventory, individual and class record \forms, teacher's guide each $238.50. Grades K-7

Comprehensive math curriculum for handicapped chilgren (defined as childremwith learm4.ng disabilitied, social or emotional problems, or the economicallydisa4vantaged) providing a variety of eiperiences in areas df patterns, sets,gedmery, measurement, fradtions, numbers; program centers om instructionalguides'(smne 200 in each kit), colár-coded aik_ numbered, a.iveloping 4 parti-cular ,arer through several activities on eadWard; reinforcement andenrichment are supplied in the activity books for student use and in theteacher's supplement; progress record forms and.the Math concept inventoryassist in setting up.a management systet; brightly,golored plastic shapes,story,wmats, and object cards provide a high degree of student participationand hands-on activities,fielpful in .sharpening verbal problem-solvingskills and in challenging tmagination3 detailed guide-offers step-by-stepdirections and numerous suggestions; materials organized on levels appropriateto specific L and grade curriculum: LEVEL I-mental ages 4-6,content K-1; LEVEL I/--mental ages 6-8, content 1-2.5; LEVEL III--mental ages8-10, content 2.5-4; LEVELS I and II emphasize information processing--e,g., organizing, analying, selecting appropriate material toward solutionsin verbal problems; problems presented boqiNorally and visually throughmanipulatives and pictures not requiring reading abilfty; 4VEL II addspractice in using .mumey; LEVEL III seeks to demonstrate the relevance ofma h to everyday experiences, such 4s home .hfety, traffic patterns, food

ices, measuring plant growth, much more; carefully designed programby a team of.sPecialists in special education; well-organized, attractivelypackaged

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L4EARNINC'MATH: la AND lb. Mc6ormick-Mathers, 1976. 2 kits each containing200 practice cards .,(ig'triplA'ate),i200 answer cards (in triplicate),

r'S transparent everlays, 1 abacus, 5 rulers,). sets,of,imitation'coins,30 student record,folders, 1 book Of'diagnostic 4iid progress tests duplicating,

.masters, 1 multitext reference guid.k,-teacher's guide.$192., each $99. Y.,--- .Grades 1-3

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Designed as an individualized program providipg drill-,and practice in' basic. gkills of addition, aubtractionr, and-multiplication (in lb cm_10, with some-. N

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exercises IA fractions, inequalities,. ideasuremdht,_money, number-sequence,Nace value, problem solving, shapes and'patterns, time; diagnostic anC-progressteats determine4irengths, weaknesses and indicate appropriate placement 1.11

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4- . ,kit; practice cards provide numerous exercises and answer cards

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give immediateevaluation;40cludes some manlpulatives for, reinforcement; student recordfolders assist" in lelf-pacing aspect and provide management as anee;

. -,reference guide enables teacher Ip ai"d qtudents in locating corre t materials,for specific npeds; teacher's gulte offers procedural suggestions; elpful

, supplementarrmaterials in classes of multi-ability levels, ,

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MASTERAG MATH: 2a; 2b,'2c,,-2d. McCormick-Mathers, 1977.1 4 -kiteeach coAtaining200-practice Cards (in triplicate), 200 answer cards.,(in triplicate);

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30 student record cardp, 29734 progress tests (pads of,30), 29-34 test answercards, matitext reference guide, teadher'p guide -each $99., Grades 7-12

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Individualized instruction in basic comPutation and problem solving providedin newly revised program.which updates 1975'edition and tnakes major blangesin content; packaged'in four, color-coded boxes containing'200 diff?rentpractice cards each; each kit cOntains material covering problem solving andthe four basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication, diiiision;,other card'sdeal with decimals, frictionse metrie,gystem, and place value; Leve13-6 ''"replaced by 2a,, 2b, 2c, 2d;,boole of.spirit masters (pre- and post-tests)

. replaced by diagnostic tests carda;, post-E,qpts correlated with majx sectionsia.-kit; student record book eliminated totally; conversion table and student

/6,mastery record previons_ly on inside covers of student record

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icards in 'kit. Multitext Reference Guide lists basal texts -4 .0ith 1972-1977copyright; practice cards reassigned tv-appropriate kits:with additional

icardg prepared.to allow adeqeate praCtice in each unit; commutative, associt-tive and distributive laws, factor4ng, exponentiation, zero and one principrand sets have been added to major sections at appropriate grade,levels and-expanded to higher levels

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Howett; Jerry., GED: HOW TO-PREPARE FOR THE ilIGH SCHOOL EQUIVAANCY EXAMINATION,TEST 5: THE MATHEMATICS TEST; Contemporary Books, 1976. (Available fromBraswell..) 359 p. $3 paper. auswer booklets each .$.25. Grades 11-12-

Text explains GED (General Education Tlevelopmept)-Test in terms of purpose,--vstruilture, test type, scoxing standards; consists of three liCin sections:

(1) ar et 7-whole numbers, fractions,:decimals, perpntsc-measureMents,graphs, .(2 algebra--signed numbers, equatiois, verbal problems, others,(3) geomeiry--aligIes, plane and solid figures; prOvides study aids,' glossary,pre- and post-tests, solutions to problems; excellent reference for studentsmotivated to take GTD test; other titles ip series include THE.AITINC SKILLSTEST, THE scrENCE TEST, THE SOCIAL STUDIES TES7, TA READING SKILLS TEST;answer booklet not submitted for review

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GRAPHS AND CHARTS SKILL BOX. -.Troll, 1977, %6 Cassette tapes, 3Cdup1icatingmastets, guide:864. Gr4aes 7-8

fithRODUCTION TO GRAPHS AND CHART<CHAR4TS; JNE 'GRAPHS;. BAR GAAPHS; PICTOGRAPHS; CIRCLE GRAPHS

Explains types and uses af graphs and charts, using clear, concise nArfatibn,listen-arong sheets, and activity sheets (on ditto masters); material oes *,

'not follow the suggested guide to mathematics curriculum in Nor rolinabut provides materials whdch can be used effeolively-for review or summaryV,

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