The Student Mathematician’s Journal presents simulated or real-life problems that encourage students to think, write, and read like mathematicians. They are asked to reflect on what they have learned and communicate in writing on worksheets.
In this unit, students learn beginning measurement concepts and processes associated with the attributes of length, area, capacity, and volume. Students will communicate with Freeda and Fonzie, the leader of the Frogonauts on Earth, to help them make decisions throughout the unit. Students will continue to think like mathem
This unit explores changes resulting from the choices that people make in a variety of
This is a story of a gifted teacher and how she impacts her students and their community in post World War II Alaska. Fredrika (Fred), a young girl living in rural Alaska, narrates this story. Fred describes how life in Athabasca changes after a new teacher, Miss Agnes, comes to their school. Fred had experienced a series of teachers who did not understand the local culture and customs. Miss Agnes is different. She genuinely cares about the children as individuals and makes what they are learning relevant to their lives. Miss Agnes uses innovative teachin