Geometry, Spatial Sense, and Measurement

Book excerpt: Now there are five new books in Hot Math Topics -- the exciting series that uses real-life problems to help students build skills in key math content areas. Featuring 100 hands-on activities and tasks that promote real-world math thinking, each 64-page book hones in on key math topics -- from geometry and measurement to money and time -- to give students the practice they need to master these concepts. The activity pages can be turned into task cards, which are great for group and cooperative learning. Communication is emphasized throughout, helping students increase literacy skills, problem-solving ability, and mathematical reasoning. With eye-catching illustrations that add to the fun, these new titles are a surefire way to sharpen students' skills both at school and at home.