MATH DETECTIVE SOFTWARE A1 CD

Activities: 40 Teaches standards-based math as it develops students' reading, writing, and thinking skills! Description & Features Math Detective® uses topics and skills drawn from national math standards to prepare your students for advanced math courses and assessments that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in math. Methods Students read a short story that includes a chart, table, or graph. Next they answer critical thinking questions to improve their understanding of the math concept and develop their critical thinking (comprehension) skills. Students can't just scan the story for answers-they must carefully analyze and synthesize the information from the text and the chart, table, or graph to explain and support their answers. Stories are age-relevant, high-interest, and show students that math is integral to everyday activities. Teaching Support Includes general and student introductions, a lesson that explains the concept of evidence, a chart of topics and key ideas to help select activities, and detailed answers. Features 40 activities Self-tutoring: quick or detailed instructions, hints, and explanations for correct and incorrect answers Self-grading Printable award certificates and fun reward games Saves unfinished games On-screen teaching guide and answer keys. Password protection