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NEW! FRENCH Place-aux-Maths (Set of 20 different Placemaths)
$31.49

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The Placemaths have been loved by many teachers and students across North America!
Now, Ray has created a year's supply of creative, engaging FRENCH Place-aux-Maths for you to use with your class twice a month (at least!). They are designed to help students take risks, have fun, and become more numerate. Grades 4 - 7.

After purchasing, be sure to fill in all the information in the Contact Me page above, so I know who to email the Placemaths too. As well, I'll need to know your name to personalize EACH Placemath. Thanks...

This price is for a single INDIVIDUAL classroom use only. If you want the Placemaths for more than one classroom (i.e., a school, district), then contact Ray for more details and discounts in the "Contact Me" page above.

Your name will be added into the Placemaths problems and stories!

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How can we engage students in numeracy that is meaningful and relates to real life? With advertisers pushing kids to spend, spend, spend (while they think they’re saving), and banks making us believe that we’re richer than we think, kids today face a world where they have to be numerate, or lose so much!

It’s true, either we help our students to use math in the world, or the world will show our students how to use math - their way for their own purposes.

These Placemaths are fun, interesting and are meant to provoke discussion regarding efficient strategies, accuracy, conceptual understanding, and how we can best represent and communicate our learning!

After purchasing, be sure to fill in all the information in the Contact Me page above, so I know who to email the Placemaths too. As well, I'll need to know your name to personalize EACH Placemath. Thanks...

The $34.99 price is for a single classroom use only. If you want the Placemaths for more than one classroom (i.e., a school), then contact Ray for more details and discounts in the "Contact Me" page above.

(This package contains 20 DIFFERENT Place-Aux-Maths!)
NEW! Teacher Survival Secrets!
$29.69

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"Practical! Worthwhile! Creative! Usable! Practical!"
These are just a few words fellow teachers have used to describe the ideas and activities in this book. Ray has gathered some of the best ideas from his classroom experiences and from his most recent travels in hundreds of schools and classrooms over the last five years!

Teaching can be rewarding, but also difficult. Often, we feel as though we don't have a life. Time slips away, and we work more hours than we need to. Some of the big ideas covered are: types of talk, planning, critical thinking, how to build a TOC Kit, Assessment, Differentiated Instruction, Real Life, Goal Setting, Timing, and much more!

While looking at “timing”, Ray will give you back at least one month worth of valuable time! When Ray examines your Implementation Dip, where will you see yourself? How can you move beyond it? If we don’t feel engaged, how can the students feel engaged?

Whether you are in your first years of teaching, or in your last few years, Ray will help you examine your teaching practice by giving you some important ideas, big questions to ask, as well as tips and tricks. Why get stuck for years doing the same thing day-after-day-after-day-after-day?

Here are some real things teachers said about the ideas and activities in the book:
"Just so much useful information that can be used tomorrow!"
"Really practical ways to teach!!!"
"Very worthwhile!"
"I really liked the examples and strategies - very "here's how!"
"Really enjoyed this!"
"Good range of activities!"
"I think your viewpoints make sense!"
"What a creative mind!"

For the CD Version, click "With CD" below.
The CD Version contains BLMs, podcasts, movies and more!

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Placemaths (Set of 25 different Placemaths)
$35.99

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The Placemaths have been loved by many teachers and students across North America!
Ray has created a year's supply of creative, engaging English Language Placemaths for you to use with your class on roughly a weekly basis. They are designed to help students take risks, have fun, and become more numerate. Ray will also provide ideas on his website that are specific to each Placemath! Grades 4-7.

After purchasing, be sure to fill in all the information in the Contact Me page above, so I know who to email the Placemaths too. As well, I'll need to know your name to personalize EACH Placemath. Thanks...

This price is for a single INDIVIDUAL classroom use only. If you want the Placemaths for more than one classroom (i.e., a school, district), then contact Ray for more details and discounts in the "Contact Me" page above.

Your name will be added into the Placemaths problems and stories!

SUMMER SALE! 10 % OFF!
PLUS: NO SHIPPING COSTS!

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How can we engage students in numeracy that is meaningful and relates to real life? With advertisers pushing kids to spend, spend, spend (while they think they’re saving), and banks making us believe that we’re richer than we think, kids today face a world where they have to be numerate, or lose so much!

It’s true, either we help our students to use math in the world, or the world will show our students how to use math - their way for their own purposes.

Here is a year’s supply of activities for your intermediate students. Simply print one of these Placemaths off roughly each week and have your students engage in relevant, meaningful activities which fit in with the WNCP philosophy of building numerate students.

These Placemaths are fun, interesting and are meant to provoke discussion regarding efficient strategies, accuracy, conceptual understanding, and how we can best represent and communicate our learning!

After purchasing, be sure to fill in all the information in the Contact Me page above, so I know who to email the Placemaths too. As well, I'll need to know your name to personalize EACH Placemath. Thanks...

The $39.99 price is for a single classroom use only. If you want the Placemaths for more than one classroom (i.e., a school), then contact Ray for more details and discounts in the "Contact Me" page above.
AfterMATHs (STARTER PACK)
$19.99

Did you know that more than 50% of people on earth have never used a phone? We drink over 30 000 L of water in our lifetime? The Stanley Cup used to be only 18 cm tall? In our lifetimes, we eat over 35 000 cookies?

Use these kid-friendly facts to help your students make the most of mental math and estimation! This Starter Pack includes ideas in the introduction for 16 different mental math and estimation skills for your students, and 8 packed and motivating large activity templates for your students to get engaged!

If you liked the Placemaths, you'll love these AfterMATHs! Close to 50 pages, with an extensive, helpful introduction, website references, detailed solutions, and many ways to extend the eight activity templates!

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Meant to be used for more than one lesson a piece, these eight activity templates are open-ended enough to be used again and again in different ways. Packed with cool facts, and easy ways to do multiplication and division that make sense to your students! As well, lots of ideas to help with front-end rounding, annexing and adding zero, making tens, and more! Grades 4 - 7

FREE SHIPPING! (Will be sent to you as a Personalized PDF! I'll need your first and last name, as well as how you are addressed by your students - Ms, Mrs, Miss, Mr... Let me know in the "Contact Me" page above.)

(NOTE: This is the Starter Pack, which contains 8 packed and motivating large activity templates for your students to get engaged. The "Expanded Pack" will be done in the future, and will contain more ideas and more activity templates.)

This price is for a single INDIVIDUAL classroom use only. If you want the AfterMaths for more than one classroom (i.e., a school, district), then contact Ray for more details and discounts in the "Contact Me" page above.

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FREE SHIPPING! (Will be sent to you as a Personalized PDF! I'll need your first and last name, as well as how you are addressed by your students - Ms, Mrs, Miss, Mr...)

If you liked the Placemaths, you'll love these AfterMATHs! Close to 50 pages, with an extensive, helpful introduction, website references, detailed solutions, and many ways to extend the eight activity templates!

Meant to be used for more than one lesson a piece, these activity templates are open-ended enough to be used again and again in different ways. Packed with cool facts, and easy ways to do multiplication and division that make sense to your students! As well, lots of ideas to help with front-end rounding, annexing and adding zero, making tens, and much more!

(NOTE: This is the Starter Pack, which contains 8 packed and motivating large activity templates for your students to get engaged. The "Expanded Pack" will be done in 2010, and will contain more ideas and more activity templates.)
The Any Novel Novel Study
$29.69

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Popular! Ask the thousands of teachers that have used this resource!
What happens when we use one novel for everyone in the class? Some students finish it in one night, while other students struggle with the first paragraph. Most Novel Study packages out there have some cool ideas, but lack effective and powerful assessment methods, embedded differentiated learning, or pedagogy that values and respects learning. Here’s your opportunity to use materials that were developed by a teacher for teachers. This package fits in beautifully with the Reading and Writing Performance Standards too! Grades 3- 8.

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What happens when we use one novel for everyone in the class? Some students finish it in one night, while other students struggle with the first paragraph. Most Novel Study packages out there have some cool ideas, but lack effective and powerful assessment methods, embedded differentiated learning, outcomes that match BC IRPs, or pedagogy that values and respects learning. This classroom-tested Novel Study is outcome based, and related to Ministry reading and writing standards. It reflects the current thinking in assessment, and also includes many templates, blackline masters, marking guides and helpful suggestions. This new edition also contains updates, including guided-reading ideas, conference questions, and graphic organizers that support learning. Here’s your opportunity to use materials that were developed by a teacher for teachers. This package fits in beautifully with the Reading and Writing Performance Standards too! Grades 3- 8.
Math Comic Book: Supermath!
$16.99

Close to 30 packed pages of comics that follow a math theme! In the style of the Mac - PC ads on television, "Problem Solving" and "Procedure" solve a number of problems in different ways. They get the correct solutions, but one walks away with a correct solution and an understanding. Fun, with an activity for your students to work on as they read the book!

SIZE: 6" x 8" Full colour throughout!

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If you want me to personalize the book (put your name or the school's name in the comic book), just let me know by going to the "Contact Me" page above. Close to 30 packed pages of comics that follow a math theme! In the style of the Mac - PC ads on television, "Problem Solving" and "Procedure" solve a number of problems in different ways. They get the correct solutions, but on walks away with a correct solution and an understanding. Fun, with an activity for your students to work on as they read the book! Lot's of fun! SIZE: 6" x 8" Full colour throughout!
How Do I Mark That?
$29.99

With so much talk these days about assessment for learning and assessment of learning, the task of evaluating can get confusing. This booklet takes you step-by-step through an assessment process without losing the depth needed for powerful evaluation, assessment and reporting. It incorporates assessment for learning, assessment as learning and assessment of learning. All the templates included in this booklet can be used right away! Grades 3- 8.

The $34.99 version INCLUDES A CD where Ray guides you through step-by-step in a half hour video. The CD also includes some blackline masters from the book. You can start using them right away!!

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With so much talk these days about assessment for learning and assessment of learning, the task of evaluating can get confusing. This booklet takes you step-by-step through an assessment process without losing the depth needed for powerful evaluation, assessment and reporting. It incorporates assessment for learning, assessment as learning and assessment of learning. The concepts and templates in this book have been tested in hundreds of classrooms from grade 4 to grade 9. The templates and ideas begin with the concept of starting with the end in mind, so as to make reporting painless and powerful. Support is given for peer assessment and self assessment, to help students take responsibility for their own learning. All the templates included in this booklet can be used right away! Grades 3- 8.
Jayden's Rescue Novel & Teacher/Student Guide
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Hurry! An evil sorcerer-king is holding a queen named Jayden captive in his castle, , and only Alex, Vanessa and Sam can help save her ... But wait a minute! These are three real-life kids -- and the queen in trouble is part of a fictional fantasy story, in a book they’ve discovered. The book is called Jayden’s Rescue, and it soon becomes clear to Alex and his friends that in some parallel world, Jayden really is in trouble. To help her, they have to solve the puzzles posed by a menagerie of monster guards. NOTE: This package includes a Teacher’s Guide and a copy of the novel (one copy is all you need!). Grades 5-8.

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Hurry! An evil sorcerer-king is holding a queen named Jayden captive in his castle, , and only Alex, Vanessa and Sam can help save her ... But wait a minute! These are three real-life kids -- and the queen in trouble is part of a fictional fantasy story, in a book they’ve discovered. The book is called Jayden’s Rescue, and it soon becomes clear to Alex and his friends that in some parallel world, Jayden really is in trouble. To help her, they have to solve the puzzles posed by a menagerie of monster guards. The one section of the Teacher’s Guide has all the problems that you can simply copy for your class. The other half of the Teacher’s Guide contains powerful graphic organizers, rubrics and helpful tips when using Jayden’s Rescue with your class! They’ll love you for it! Help your students to see math as it’s meant to be: engaging and fun! NOTE: This package includes a Teacher’s Guide and a copy of the novel (one copy is all you need!). Grades 5-8.
"About Math" Picture Book (Estimation)
$7.99

In the picture book, “About Math”, the main character is given a homework assignment (to look for at least 10 times where estimation occurs in real life). Can you help? How many times did estimation occur? How? When? It’s now up to the reader to help! Look for picture clues and word clues!

NOTE THE SIZES BELOW.

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Small Softcover (3.5" x 2.75") $7.99
Medium Softcover (6" x 8") $19.99
Large Softcover (8.5" x 11") $29.99
Large Hardcover, Dustjacket $39.99

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In the picture book, “About Math”, the main character is given an assignment. He or she is given one weekend to look for at least 10 times where estimation occurs in real life. After visiting a store with a friend Kavic, they encounter estimation everywhere. In fact, they find they are constantly estimating. By the end of the weekend, the main character’s dad asks him if homework was completed. Oops! Can you help? How many times did estimation occur? How? When? It’s now up to the reader to help! Look for picture clues and word clues! Grades 4 - 7
ABOUT MATH - PowerPoint PACK (Use with or without a SMART board)
$19.99

In the picture book, “About Math”, the main character is given a
homework assignment (to look for at least 10 times where estimation occurs in real life). Can you help? How many times did estimation occur? How? When? It’s now up to the reader to help! Look for picture clues and word clues!

Use this PowerPoint Pack to show your class. Use an LCD projector, a computer (PC or Mac) and project the entire picture book onto a screen, whiteboard or SMARTboard. Have the students circle and locate objects in pairs and even turn the pages like a real book!

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In the picture book, “About Math”, the main character is given a
homework assignment (to look for at least 10 times where estimation occurs in real life). Can you help? How many times did estimation occur? How? When? It’s now up to the reader to help! Look for picture clues and word clues!

Use this PowerPoint Pack to show your class. Use an LCD projector, a computer (PC or Mac) and project the entire picture book onto a screen, whiteboard or SMARTboard. Have the students circle and locate objects in pairs and even turn the pages like a real book!

NO SHIPPING: Will be emailed to you!
iMATH - PowerPoint PACK (Use with or without a SMART board)
$19.99

What does it mean to use technology in our world? Does it mean that we just rely on the technology when we solve math problems? Do we use number sense as well to try to make sense of it all? Ray has written a picture book entitled, "iMath", based on the Processes of Math found in the Introduction to the new math IRPs. This book looks at the role of technology both in our lives, and within the math class!

Use this PowerPoint Pack to show your class. Use an LCD projector, a computer (PC or Mac) and project the entire picture book onto a screen, whiteboard or SMARTboard. Have the students circle and locate objects in pairs and even turn the pages like a real book!

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Use this PowerPoint Pack to show your class. Use an LCD projector, a computer (PC or Mac) and project the entire picture book onto a screen, whiteboard or SMARTboard. Have the students circle and locate objects in pairs and even turn the pages like a real book!

NO SHIPPING: Will be emailed to you!
About Math (Lesson Ideas Package)
$4.99

Wondering how to best work with the picture book "About Math"? Ray has created a page-by-page lesson ideas guide to help you stretch each idea and page to deepen understanding for your entire class! NEW! Home support as well! Help parents see the relevance of each idea and concept in the picture book!

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"Everyday Math" Picture Book (Connections)
$7.99

Do we really use math in other subjects than just in math class? Do we use math outside of school too? How? Ray Appel (author) looks at just a few places where we make connections to math in school and beyond! It happens so often, we don't even realize it! In this story, our main character goes from class to class, subject to subject, and in the process encounters many places and times where math is used, leaving open the possibility for making connections to the real world.

NOTE THE SIZES BELOW.

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Size, Edition:
Large Softcover (8.5" x 11") $29.99
Medium Softcover (6" x 8") $19.99
Small Softcover (3.5" x 2.75") $7.99
Large Hardcover, Dustjacket $39.99

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Do we really use math in other subjects than just in math class? Do we use math outside of school too? How? Ray has written a picture book entitled, "Everyday Math", based on the Processes of Math found in the Introduction to the new math IRPs. Ray looks at just a few places where we make connections to math in school and beyond! It happens so often, we don't even realize it! In this story, our main character goes from class to class, subject to subject, and in the process encounters many places and times where math is used, leaving open the possibility for making connections to the real world.
Grades 4 - 7

Ask Ray about personalizing the picture books for YOUR school and/or school district!
EVERYDAY MATH - PowerPoint PACK (Use with or without a SMART board)
$19.99

Do we really use math in other subjects than just in math class? Do we use math outside of school too? How? Ray Appel (author) looks at just a few places where we make connections to math in school and beyond! It happens so often, we don't even realize it! In this story, our main character goes from class to class, subject to subject, and in the process encounters many places and times where math is used, leaving open the possibility for making connections to the real world.

Use this PowerPoint Pack to show your class. Use an LCD projector, a computer (PC or Mac) and project the entire picture book onto a screen, whiteboard or SMARTboard. Have the students circle and locate objects in pairs and even turn the pages like a real book!

NO SHIPPING COSTS: Will be emailed to you!

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Do we really use math in other subjects than just in math class? Do we use math outside of school too? How? Ray Appel (author) looks at just a few places where we make connections to math in school and beyond! It happens so often, we don't even realize it! In this story, our main character goes from class to class, subject to subject, and in the process encounters many places and times where math is used, leaving open the possibility for making connections to the real world.

Use this PowerPoint Pack to show your class. Use an LCD projector, a computer (PC or Mac) and project the entire picture book onto a screen, whiteboard or SMARTboard. Have the students circle and locate objects in pairs and even turn the pages like a real book!

NO SHIPPING: Will be emailed to you!
Everyday Math (Lesson Ideas Package)
$4.99

Wondering how to best work with the picture book "Everyday Math"? Ray has created a page-by-page lesson ideas guide to help you stretch each idea and page to deepen understanding for your entire class! NEW! Home support as well! Help parents see the relevance of each idea and concept in the picture book!

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"iMath" Picture Book (Technology)
$7.99

What does it mean to use technology in our world? Does it mean that we just rely on the technology when we solve math problems? Do we use number sense as well to try to make sense of it all? Ray has written a picture book entitled, "iMath", based on the Processes of Math found in the Introduction to the new math IRPs. This book looks at the role of technology both in our lives, and within the math class!

NOTE THE SIZES BELOW.

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Size, Edition:
Small Softcover (3.5" x 2.75") $7.99
Medium Softcover (6" x 8") $19.99
Large Softcover (8.5" x 11") $29.99
Large Hardcover, Dustjacket $39.99

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What does it mean to use technology in our world? Does it mean that we just rely on the technology when we solve math problems? Do we use number sense as well to try to make sense of it all? Ray has written a picture book entitled, "iMath", based on the Processes of Math found in the Introduction to the new math IRPs. Ray looks at just a few places where we use technology in real life! It happens so often, we don't even realize it!
Grades 4 - 7

Ask Ray about personalizing the picture books for YOUR school and/or school district!
Personalized Picture Books - Basic Package (You're in the Story!)
$9.99

If you add this package to your picture book order, your name will be added into the story!

If you would like to personalize any one of the math picture books (iMath, Everyday Math, About Math) to include your school, district and/or classroom, please add this package to your picture book order. As well, please email me your name (as your students call you - Ms, Mrs, Miss, etc.), school, and/or district. To do this, go to the "Contact Me" page, or email me at: ray_zapple@yahoo.ca

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Personalized Picture Books - Detailed Package (You're in the Story!)
$39.99

If you add this package to your picture book order, your name and pictures of your school and/or community will be added into the story!

Ray has tailored these math picture books for the Yukon, Coquitlam, Mission, and many other districts across Canada. If you would like to personalize any one of the math picture books (iMath, Everyday Math, About Math) to include your school, district and/or classroom name and photos, please add this package to your picture book order.

As well, please email me your name (as your students call you - Ms, Mrs, Miss, etc.), school, and/or district. To do this, go to the "Contact Me" page, or email me at: ray_zapple@yahoo.ca
Ray will ask you to send some photos of your school and community as well...

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NORTHERN EDITION: "iMath" Picture Book (Technology)
$7.99

YUKON EDITION: What does it mean to use technology in our world? Does it mean that we just rely on the technology when we solve math problems? Do we use number sense as well to try to make sense of it all? Ray has written a picture book entitled, "iMath", based on the Processes of Math found in the Introduction to the new math IRPs. This book looks at the role of technology both in our lives, and within the math class!

NOTE THE SIZES BELOW. THIS IS THE YUKON EDITION. The images and ideas are from the beautiful Yukon!

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Small Softcover (3.5" x 2.75") $7.99
Medium Softcover (6" x 8") $19.99
Large Softcover (8.5" x 11") $29.99
Large Hardcover, Dustjacket $39.99

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YUKON EDITION: What does it mean to use technology in our world? Does it mean that we just rely on the technology when we solve math problems? Do we use number sense as well to try to make sense of it all? Ray has written a picture book entitled, "iMath", based on the Processes of Math found in the Introduction to the new math IRPs. Ray looks at just a few places where we use technology in real life! It happens so often, we don't even realize it!
Grades 4 - 7
NORTHERN EDITION: "About Math" Picture Book (Estimation)
$7.99

YUKON EDITION In the picture book, “About Math”, the main character is given a homework assignment (to look for at least 10 times where estimation occurs in real life). Can you help? How many times did estimation occur? How? When? It’s now up to the reader to help! Look for picture clues and word clues!

NOTE THE SIZES BELOW. THIS IS THE YUKON EDITION. The images and ideas are from the beautiful Yukon!

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Size, Edition:
Small Softcover (3.5" x 2.75") $7.99
Medium Softcover (6" x 8") $19.99
Large Softcover (8.5" x 11") $29.99
Large Hardcover, Dustjacket $39.99

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YUKON EDITION In the picture book, “About Math”, the main character is given an assignment. He or she is given one weekend to look for at least 10 times where estimation occurs in real life. After visiting a store with a friend Kavic, they encounter estimation everywhere. In fact, they find they are constantly estimating. By the end of the weekend, the main character’s dad asks him if homework was completed. Oops! Can you help? How many times did estimation occur? How? When? It’s now up to the reader to help! Look for picture clues and word clues! Grades 4 - 7
NORTHERN EDITION: "Everyday Math" Picture Book (Connections)
$7.99

YUKON EDITION Do we really use math in other subjects than just in math class? Do we use math outside of school too? How? Ray Appel (author) looks at just a few places where we make connections to math in school and beyond! It happens so often, we don't even realize it! In this story, our main character goes from class to class, subject to subject, and in the process encounters many places and times where math is used, leaving open the possibility for making connections to the real world.

NOTE THE SIZES BELOW. THIS IS THE YUKON EDITION. The images and ideas are from the beautiful Yukon!

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Size, Edition:
Small Softcover (3.5" x 2.75") $7.99
Medium Softcover (6" x 8") $19.99
Large Softcover (8.5" x 11") $29.99
Large Hardcover, Dustjacket $39.99

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YUKON EDITION Do we really use math in other subjects than just in math class? Do we use math outside of school too? How? Ray has written a picture book entitled, "Everyday Math", based on the Processes of Math found in the Introduction to the new math IRPs. Ray looks at just a few places where we make connections to math in school and beyond! It happens so often, we don't even realize it! In this story, our main character goes from class to class, subject to subject, and in the process encounters many places and times where math is used, leaving open the possibility for making connections to the real world.
Grades 4 - 7

Ask Ray about personalizing the picture books for YOUR school and/or school district!