25 Real Life Math Investigations That Will Astound Teachers and Students

by Edward Zaccaro

Students typically are not given the opportunity to see the wondrous side of mathematics because it is often taught as all scales and no music. Help your students: 1) Discover the power of mathematics as the danger of short-term loans is exposed in a dramatic fashion. 2) Investigate math mistakes in the news media and their potential consequences. 3) Watch as mathematics shows the futility of depending on corn-based ethanol to lower our dependence on oil imports. 4) Learn the surprising answer to how much money a hybrid car will save its owner because of reduced gasoline usage. These and other fascinating math investigations will allow students to see the power of mathematics as it cuts through deception and flawed thinking to reveal the truth.

Genres: Nonfiction

394 pages, Paperback

First published December 10, 2007

Reviews

[David Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book teaches you about the dangers of the world through mathematics. some of the chapters teach you a concept by giving an example case where something bad happens, and the book shows how mathematics can show you where the mistake was made, while other chapters show the "main characters" in the book solving or explaining a problem through mathematics. the comics in the book might keep children attached.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Presents real-life number (money) issues in a simple, easy to understand way with drawings and text. Awesome for visual learners.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun!