Connections

<p><i>Connections</i> a book in the Multiage Differentiated Curriculum Kit for Grades 6-8 gives students the opportunity to explore mathematics through real-world applications.<br><br>The books in Prufrock's new Multiage Differentiated Curriculum Kits employ a differentiated integrated curriculum based on broad themes. This all-in-one curriculum helps teachers save planning time ensure compliance with national standards and most importantly pique their students' natural excitement and interest in discovery.<br><br>By participating in the wide variety of activities in the Multiage Differentiated Curriculum Kit for Grades 6-8 students will discover the connections that exist around them while they gain a lifelong desire to learn. The problems presented are open-ended and allow a true examination of the complexity of mathematics. Activities revolve around the study of fractions decimals functions patterns geometry and more. In one particular activity students learn to calculate nautical measurements.<br><br><i>Connections</i> along with the other books in the Multiage Differentiated Curriculum Kit for Grades 6-8 (<i>Ages</i> <i>Conflicts</i> <i>Images</i> and <i>Powers</i>) makes teaching advanced learners easier!<br><br>Grades 6-8<br><br>This curriculum unit makes use of the following great children's literature books:</p><ul> <li> <i>Spaghetti and Meatballs for All: A Mathematical Story</i> by Marilyn Burns;</li> <li>the poem <i>A Positive Reminder</i> by J.A. Lindon;</li> <li> <i>A Gebra Named Al: A Novel</i> by Wendy Isdell; and</li> <li> <i>The Wanderer</i> by Sharon Creech.</li> </ul>