{"product_id":"mathwise-algebra-book-1-with-answer-key-paperback","title":"MathWise Algebra, Book 1, with Answer Key - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter L. Wise\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a video description of the MathWise series of workbooks click on the \"Follow the Author\" - Peter L. Wise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMathWise workbooks are unique in that they give \u003cstrong\u003einteractive instruction\u003c\/strong\u003e as students are working on math problems. \u003cstrong\u003eSpeech bubbles\u003c\/strong\u003e give insights, hints, and observations in measured doses-not all at once, so that students don't lose attention or get overloaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer frames\u003c\/strong\u003e foster good technique-they ensure that students solve problems in steps and show their work. This is especially important in algebra, because the steps are essential components of the process, yet students want to solve equations mentally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber sense\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esound mathematical thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e are emphasized throughout. In addition to learning the concepts, students develop power with numbers and understand how and why math works the way it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese books are \u003cstrong\u003eskill-specific-not grade specific.\u003c\/strong\u003e Challenge problems are sprinkled throughout the books to stretch students' thinking and to help them grow in their problem-solving skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMathWise books can be used to supplement any curriculum.\u003c\/strong\u003e They can be used for \u003cstrong\u003eremediation\u003c\/strong\u003e with higher grades, and they can be used for \u003cstrong\u003eenrichment\u003c\/strong\u003e with lower grades. They can also be used to \u003cstrong\u003epre-teach\u003c\/strong\u003e concepts or to \u003cstrong\u003ereview\u003c\/strong\u003e material that was previously presented. Students often say that the MathWise books helped them to really understand the material for the first time. The layout, explanations, tips and tricks, sequence of instruction, and mathematical connections presented in these books all contribute to the success of the curriculum. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe material in the MathWise books took over 14 years to create and design. These books have been used, tested, and critiqued in the classroom for over a decade. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Wise, a veteran teacher of over 30 years, has developed innovative and strategic methods for teaching and motivating students. Additionally, he has coached math teams and taught hundreds of students in before- and after-school math clubs. He is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and was a nominee for Teacher of the Year in California and Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.23 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 10, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42721727742015,"sku":"9780997283518","price":17.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/1708415a815860efefb0a00ead4074f7.webp?v=1765093374","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/mathwise-algebra-book-1-with-answer-key-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}