Math+Content+Area

**Math Content**
Math materials are divided into the following subject areas:
 * General Mathematics
 * Algebra
 * Applications
 * Calculators
 * Calculus & Precalculus
 * Counting
 * Fractions/Decimals/Percents
 * Geometry
 * Graphing
 * Math in Literature
 * Mathematical Operations
 * Measurement
 * Money
 * Pedagogy
 * Probability
 * Problem Solving
 * Statistics
 * Teacher Resources
 * Time
 * Trigonometry
 * Grade School Textbooks Available

__General Mathematics__
Includes locations for content standards and resources that cover many subject areas in math.

ERC NON PRNT QA93 .J692 2007 Check Availability Math whiz Arthur T. Benjamin shares the joy of mathematics, as you learn simple tricks with math. Along the way, learn how everything in mathematics is connected. (DVD, 12 hours). Adult.
 * Benjamin, A.T. (2007). //The joy of mathematics.// Chantilly, VA: The Teaching Company. **

ERC NON PRNT QA111 .S43 2011 [|Check Availability] This exciting 12-lecture course guides viewers through all the essential skills, tips, and tricks for improving and enhancing the ability to solve a range of mathematical problems mentally. (DVD, 6 hours). Adult.
 * Benjamin, A.T. (2011). //The secrets of mental math.// Chantilly, VA: The Teaching Company. **

ERC PROF BK QA95 .C598 2011 [|Check Availability]
 * Colgan, Lynda. (2011). //Mathemagic! Number Tricks.// Toronto, ON, Canada: Kids Can Press. **

ERC NON PRNT QA37.2 .M37 2010 [|Check Availability] **Escalante, J. (2010). //Math, Who Needs It?// Los Angeles: FASE Productions.** This one-hour special program is used by parents and in a wide array of educational and training groups to help students of all ages answer the question "Why do I need to learn all this //st//uff?" Math...Who Needs It?! (DVD, 60 min.). Adult.

ERC NON PRNT QA7 .F682 1988 [|Check Availability] Stresses the connections between contemporary mathematics and modern society. Presents a great variety of problems that can be modeled and solved by quantitative means. (VHS, 13 hrs.) College-up.
 * //For all practical purposes.// (1988). Washington, DC: Annenberg/CPB. **

ERC NON PRINT QA107 .M38 1993 [|Check Availability] **//Math For All.// (1993). S. Burlington, VT: Annenberg Media/CPB.** Hanne Bauer gives adults the confidence they need to help children learn math concepts through games and activities. (VHS, 4 hrs.) Professional.

ERC PROF BK QA135.6 .D55 2011 Check Availability Details how to set up, manage and keep math stations going throughout the year.
 * Miller, Debbie. (2011). //Math Work Stations: Independent Learning You Can Count On, K-2.// Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. **

ERC NON PRNT LB775 .M8 M635 [|Check Availability] **Montessori, N. (1990s). //Montessori Materials.// Mountain View, CA: The Company.** Designed originally by Maria Montessori, all of the Montessori Materials are designed to help students observe the world around them by linking their mind to their hand.

ERC PROF BK QA135.6 .M688 2011 [|Check Availability]
 * Moomaw, S. & Heironymus, Brenda. (2011). //More than counting: standards-based math activities for young thinkers in preschool and kindergarten.// St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press.**

[|Ohio Department of Education Mathematics Content Standards.] Locate a pdf of the current Mathematics Content Standard for the State of Ohio.

ERC NON PRNT QA135.6 [|Check Availability] **Philipp, R., & Cabral, C.P. (2005). //IMAP: Integrating Mathematics and Pedagogy to Illustrate Children's Reasoning.// San Diego: Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall.** After studying the video clips on this CD, you will be able to better understand the ways individual children approach math problems, get to know the unique and creative ways children think mathematically, and recognize the best ways to support their developing comprehension. CD.

__**[|Ohio Math Works]**__ An interactive, multimedia program for grades 7-9 that links mathematics with careers.

**__Algebra__**
ERC NON PRNT QA155 .A44 1996 Check Availability The function of this video is to help you increase your algebra knowledge exponentially. Learn how to FOIL quadratic equations at their own game in these fun and informative videos. Includes such topics as: functions, point-slope formula, polynomials, finding the equation of a line, graphs and the coordinate plane, roots, algebraic properties, linear equations. (2 VHS - 3 hours 25 min.).
 * //The Adventurous World of College Algebra.// Arlington, VA: Cerebellum Corp.**

ERC NON PRNT QA155.15 .A49 2008 [|Check Availability] Featuring the Standard Deviants, this includes Pre-Algebra Parts 1&2 and Algebra Parts 1&2. Learn complex algebra concepts through the humorous skits, computer graphics and fun/approachable format. (4 DVDs). Gr. 6-adult.
 * Amazing algebra super pack. (2008). San Francisco, CA: Cerebellum Corp.**

Bill teaches algebraic principles such as fractions, exponents, and proportions in colorful and unexpected ways. By using Bill Nye’s exciting conceptual approach to learning key mathematic principles, kids everywhere can discover how algebra relates to the world around us. Solving For X has never been easier**.**
 * // Bill Nye's Solving for X Series. // (2009). **** Elk Grove Village, IL: Disney Educational Productions. **
 * **// Infinite Fractions, Exponents, Signed Numbers, & Proportional Reasoning. //** ERC NON PRNT QA155.15 .B54 2009 Check Availability
 * **//Variables, Balancing Equations, Dimensional Analysis, & Linear Equations.//** ERC NON PRNT QA155.15 .B543 2009 [|Check Availability]

ERC PROF BK QA43 .D35 2008 [|Check Availability] Written with NCTM Standards in mind, this teacher resource of student activities builds on what students have mastered.
 * Fisher, Ann. (2008) //Algebra: Daily Skill Builders, Middle Grades & Up.// Greensboro, NC: Carson-Dellosa.**

[] This website has a template and instructions to make your own algebra tiles inexpensively using colored card stock. This allows students the ability to make their own set to use.
 * // [|Homemade Tiles for Algebra] Source:// Oswego City School District Regents Exam Prep Center website.**

ERC NON PRNT LB1029 .G3 W44 [|Check Availability] Kit includes all of the components to build one Weigh Too Equation Balance, 100 specially weighted interlocking cubes (25 each yellow, orange, light green and dark green), a blank grid, a 1-100 grid, and measuring rulers in three dimensions (1-10, 11-20, and 21-30) all in a rugged plastic storage case. Assembly instructions included. 120 piece kit. Use with one to two students per kit. Gr. 3-up.
 * //Weigh Too Algebra Kit.// (n.d.). Vernon Hills, IL: Classroom Products Warehouse.**

//**[|Virtual Algebra Tiles] Source:**// **www.glencoe.com** [] Students can explore using algebra tiles with these virtual tiles. Gr. 5-up.

//**[|Working with Algebra Tiles]** **Source:**// **www.mathbits.com** //**[]**// Online PowerPoint presentation showing the use of algebra tiles. Gr.9-up.

__**Applications**__
Check for additional kits that have applications are under specific subject areas, ex. probability, statistics.

ERC NON PRNT QA559 .A66 1994 [|Check Availability] Professor McConical navigates students through video segments and computer graphics to teach the concept of conics and teach applications such as architectural structures, astronomical phenomena medial technology and more. (DVD, 23 min., resource guide). Gr. 9-12.
 * //Applications of conic sections: The eccentric professor.// (1994). Mt. Kisco, NY: Human Relations Media.**

ERC NON PRNT QA59 .A66 1995 [|Check Availability] Using dynamic images, computer graphics and familiar language, this film brings the mathematics of exponential and logarithmic functions to life. Applications include carbon dating on dinosaur fossils, nuclear decay, population models, interest and amortization, seismology, and learning curves. (DVD, 23 min., resource guide). Gr. 9-12.
 * //Applications of logarithms.// (1995). Mt. Kisco, NY: Human Relations Media.**

ERC NON PRNT QA13 .P76 1997b [|Check Availability] Through interviews and reenactments, this video shows how math is used in every facet of law enforcement, from detectives, forensic scientists, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other officials. Concepts covered include data analysis, geometry, logic, probability, solving equations, and more. (DVD, 26 min., with teacher resource book on the disc). Gr. 6-10.
 * //Promath: Crime stoppers.// (1997). Mt. Kisco, NY: Human Relations Media.**

__Calculators__
ERC NON PRNT QA20 .C34 M2 1997 [|Check Availability] **//The Educator Intermediate Overhead Calculator.// (1997). Sunnyvale, CA: Strokes Pub. Co.** This calculator is a companion to the Texas Instruments Math Explorer calculator, containing all of the same functions. With its large display and color-coded keyboard, it is an excellent visual teaching aid.

ERC NON PRNT QA20 .C34 E382 1997 [|Check Availability] //**Math Explorer.**// **(1997). Dallas: Texas Instruments.** A calculator that includes basic functions as well as fractions, decimals, percents, and exponents.

ERC NON PRNT QA20 .C34 T5 2001 [|Check Availability] **//TI-10 Calculators.// (2001). Dallas: Texas Instruments.** The TI-10 is perfect for the primary grades. It combines popular features of the TI-15 Explorer™, which makes it a unique tool for grades K-3. The TI-10’s comfortable, colorful design helps students find patterns in daily activities and helps educators reinforce math concepts in all elementary subjects.

====**__Calculus & Precalculus__ **====

ERC NON PRNT QA154.2 .D3 1996 [|Check Availability] **Fenati, D., & Mintz, D. (1996).** **//The Dangerous World of Precalculus.// S.I.: Cerebellum Corp.** This videos provide a comprehensive tutorial of challenging course concepts using various study techniques so students can build understanding, confidence, and retention of these precalculus concepts.

ERC NON PRNT QA154.2 .D45 2007 pt. 1 [|Check Availability] Featuring The Standard Deviants' entertaining and enjoyable teaching style, learn about pre-caluculus, step-by-step. (DVD). Gr. 6-adult.
 * //The dangerous world of pre-calculus//. (2007). San Francisco, CA: Cerebellum Productions.**
 * Part 1. (95 min.)
 * Part 2. (105 min.)

**__Counting__**
This includes items that teach concepts such as place value.

ERC NON PRNT QA20 .G35 C85 2012 [|Check Availability] Learn counting, addition, subtraction, and making 10 using these Cuisenaire Rods for early childlhood learners. Includes activity guide. For Gr. PreK - 2.
 * //Ants on a log//. (n.d.). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

//**0-9 Number Cards.**// //[]// Use these flash cards to learn numerals and place value. Gr. K-3

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .C65 1993 [|Check Availability] A guide provides several examples of activities you can do with the color tiles, including: patterns, place value, skip counting, and several other activities.
 * //Color Tiles. (//1993). Fort Collins, CO: Scott Resources. **

ERC NON PRNT QA113 .C686 2013 [|Check Availability] Line up the numbered bowls and place the correct number of popcorn pieces inside. Gr. Toddler+.
 * //Count 'em up popcorn (Smart Snacks series).// (2013). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA113 .C686 2003 [|Check Availability] Count the chips, check the numbers, and store the cookies in the jar. Gr. Toddler+.
 * //Counting cookies (Smart Snacks series). (2003//). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA113 .C68 1987 [|Check Availability] While playing with the Counting Lotto children develop skills in counting as well as providing practice in associating number quantities and numerals from zero to nine.
 * //Counting Lotto.// (1987). Holland: Nienhuis International.**

//**Five Frame Template.**// Use this when teaching number sense to grades K-5.



ERC PROF BK QA276.8 .G65 2006 [|Check Availability] Learn to train your eyes and your mind to help you estimate the number of objects in a group. Gr. 1-3.
 * Goldstone, B. (2006). //Great estimations.// New York: Henry Holt.**

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .R42 1989 [|Check Availability] Activities introduce students to nonroutine logic and math story problems with helpful strategies for solving them. Gr. K-4.
 * Goodnow, J., & Hoogeboom, S. (1989). //Reasoning with Dinosaur Counters.// Sunnyvale, CA: Creative Publications.**

ERC PROF BK QA113 .H3695 2008 [|Check Availability] When Miss Emma's cows wander into Cowboy Kirby's pasture, he uses odd even numbers to count and split the herd, not realizing his math mistake. Gr. 1-3.
 * Harris, T. (2008). //Splitting the herd: a corral of odds and evens.// Minneapolis, MN: Millbrook Press.**

ERC PROF BK PZ8.3 .H24318 Tal 2011 [|Check Availability] Alley cat Tally McNally loves to tally and loves to win, but when his competitive streak gets him into trouble, he has to rely on his friends for help. Gr. 1-3.
 * Harris, T. (2011). //Tally Cat Keeps Track.// Minneapolis, MN: Millbrook Press.**

ERC PROF BK PZ6 .H7427 Zer 2012 [|Check Availability] Zero believes that he is a hero, but he counting numbers think he is worthless until they get into trouble with some Roman numerals, and only zero can help. Gr. 1-3.
 * Holub, J. (2012). //Zero the hero.// New York: Henry Holt.**

ERC PROF BK PZ7 .N4453 Si 2009 [|Check Availability] When Sir Cumference and his wife Lady Di of Ameter host a massive surprise birthday party for th eking, they must figure out a way to quickly count all the guests who are in attendance. Gr. 3-7.
 * Neuschwander, C. (2009). //Sir Cumference and all the king's tens.// Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.**

These one-of-a-kind pizza slices are played in four different games to practice beginning math skills. Ages 4 and up **. **
 * ERC NON PRNT QA40.5 .P59 2007 [|Check Availability] **
 * //Pizza Math.// (2007). St. Paul, MN: Trend Enterprises.**

ERC PROF BK QA51 .S39 2010 [|Check Availability] Learn about multiplication and prime numbers as you count your way to 100. Gr. PreS-5.
 * Schwartz, R.E. (2010). //You can count on monsters: The first 100 numbers and their characters.// Natick, MA: A.K. Peters, Ltd. **

ERC PROF BK QA113 .T355 2004 [|Check Availability] A series of rhymes about animals introduces counting and grouping numbers, as well as examples of such behaviors as cooperation, friendship and appreciation. Gr. PreS-5.
 * Tang, G. (2004). //Math fables: Lessons that count.// New York: Scholastic.**

ERC PROF BK QA113 .T3555 2007 [|Check Availability] From 1 to 10, these lessons lay the groundwork for learning addition, while building on science concepts of habitats. Gr. K-2.
 * Tang, G. (2007). //Math fables too: Making science count.// New York: Scholastic.**

ERC PROF BK QA248 .T365 2003 [|Check Availability] Challenge kids to solve problems creatively while introducing art history. Gr. 1-5.
 * Tang, G. (2003). //Math-terpieces: The art of problem-solving.// New York: Scholastic.**

//**Ten Frame Cards.**// **(2008). //Elementary CORE Academy 2008. Academy Handbook Kindergarten.// Utah State Office of Education/Utah State University.** Give students the visual support they need to understand number bonds for 10. Instructions include ideas for activities.

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .T85 [|Check Availability] **//Two-Color Counters.// (n.d). Fort Atkinson, WI: Summit Learning.**

ERC NON PRNT QA141.35 .W66 1990z [|Check Availability] //**Wood Base Ten Number Concept Set.**// **(1990). Grand Rapids, MI: Ideal School Supply.** This manipulative can be used to teach numerical value, place value, equivalent value, and rounding.

__**Fractions/Decimals/Percents**__
ERC PROF BK QA117 .A256 2010 [|Check Availability] Set during a county fair, this story shows fractions, decimals and percents are everywhere.
 * Adler, D.A. (2010). //Fractions, Decimals, and Percents.// Illustrated by Edward Miller. New York: Holiday House.**

ERC NON PRNT QA117 .B433 1993 [|Check Availability] Durable plastic cards represent halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, tenths and twelfths. Can be used with up to four children. Gr. 2-8.
 * Bennett, A.B. (1993). //Fraction Bars.// Fort Collins, CO: Scott Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA137 .D35 1994 [|Check Availability] Deluxe Fraction Squares include 51 pieces representing halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths, twelfths and whole numbers**.**
 * //Deluxe Fraction Squares.// (1994). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources, Inc.**

ERC NON PRNT QA137 .F73 2005 [|Check Availability] With these fraction blocks and chip boards, this kit guides students to understand fractions as part of a whole, help them recognize and identify fractions from halves to twelfths, demonstrate equivalent fractions, and compare simple fractions.
 * //Fractions: Hands-On Kit.// Carson, CA: Lakeshore.**

ERC NON PRNT QA137 .F73 1996 [|Check Availability] Scott Resources' fraction videos take viewers through everyday applications of fractions. Using colorful computer graphics, student actors, and real-life situations, the videos lead learners through mathematical operations in a humorous way**.** This kit also includes a videolab teacher's guide and plastic manipulatives. VHS. Gr. 5-8.
 * //Fraction Interaction: Addition, Subtraction.// (1996). Fort Collins, CO: Scott Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA137 .F733 1996 [|Check Availability] Scott Resources' fraction videos take viewers through everyday applications of fractions. Using colorful computer graphics, student actors, and real-life situations, the videos lead learners through mathematical operations in a humorous way**.** This kit also includes a videolab teacher's guide and plastic manipulatives. VHS. Gr. 5-8.
 * //Fraction Interaction: Multiplication, Division.// (1996). Fort Collins, CO: Scott Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA137 .F73 1990z [|Check Availability] A set of five plastic rings designed to teach students about time, fractions, percentages, decimals, and degrees.
 * //Fraction Rings: Decimals.// (1990). Lincolnshire, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 G462 1995 [|Check Availability] This kit involves problem-solving strategies for congruent and similar shapes, symmetry, sides and angles, fractions, and more.
 * Irvin, B.B. (1995). //Geometry and fractions: tangram activity kit.// Lincolnshire, IL: Learning Resources, Inc.**

ERC PROF BKS QA19 .T3 I89 1995 [|Check Availability] Focusing on congruent and similar shapes, symmetry, sides and angles, area, perimeter, fractions and more, this 64-page blackline master book is loaded with problem solving activities and reaching ideas. Based on NCTM standards. Gr. 3-6.
 * Irvin, B.B. (1995). //Geometry and fractions with tangrams : grades 3-6.// Lincolnshire, IL: Learning Resources, Inc.**

ERC NON PRNT QA137 .M34 1980z [|Check Availability] Color-coded foam magnetic fraction circles reinforce fractions and their relationships. Use the large 9” circles on any magnetic surface. Set includes 51 proportional pieces showing fractions in a whole, halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths, and twelfths, plus 36 additional magnetic pieces showing fraction, decimal, and percentage equivalents. Excellent for small- and large-group instruction.
 * //Magnetic Fraction Circles.// (1980). New Rochelle, NY: Cuisenaire Company of America**.

ERC NON PRNT QA137 .O93 1994 [|Check Availability] Deluxe Sets feature nine different color-coordinated circles representing 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/12 and one whole.
 * //Overhead Deluxe Fraction Circles.// (1994). Lincolnshire, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA137 .F737 1990 [|Check Availability] Deluxe Sets feature nine different color-coordinated circles or squares or tiles representing 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, / 5, 1 /, 1/8, 1/10, / 12 and one whole.
 * //Overhead Rainbow Fraction Squares with Grid.// (1990). Lincolnshire, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA137 .P53 2005 [|Check Availability] Learn basic fractions with three different types of toppings. Mi and match the slices to make one whole pizza. Gr. Toddler+.
 * //Piece-a-pizza fractions (Smart Snacks series).// (2005) Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

**__Geometry__**
ERC NON PRNT QA19 .M34 A45 2009 [|Check Availability] Explore and analyze geometric shapes, dimensions, and spatial relationships with these brightly colored plastic blocks.
 * //Alias.// (2009). Spreckels, CA: Discount School Supply.**

ERC NON PRNT QA445.5 .F57 2007 [|Check Availability]
 * Calder, T. (2007). //Fish and Say: Colors, Shapes, Numbers.// Greenville, SC: Super Duper Publications.**Work on color, number, and shape recognition plus basic math concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, greater and less than, and patterns with this manipulative.

ERC NON PRNT QA77 .P76 2017 Check Availability Open-center plastic protractor with black-scored graduations molded into the frame. Ruler base lists both metric (10 cm) and standard (6 in.) systems. Set includes 25 protractors.
 * //Charles Leonard 6" Protractor set.// (2017) Glendale, NY: Charles Leonard Company.**

ERC NON PRNT QA464 .C44 1980z [|Check Availability] A large, wooden compass with a chalk holder on the ends allows teachers to demonstrate new math concepts on the board with ease.
 * //Chalkboard Compass.// (1980). Lyons, NY: Hammett.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .C53 1990z [|Check Availability] Using the colorful rubber bands, students can form three-dimensional shapes on the geoboard.
 * //Clear-view Isometric Geoboard.// (1990). Fort Atkinson, WI: Summit Learning.**

ERC NON PRNT QA464 .C66 2017 Check Availability Plastic box includes 1 Charles Leonard 6" protractor and 1 Safe-T compass with compass instructions.
 * //Compass & Protractor Kit.// (n.d.)**

ERC NON PRNT QA482 .G46 [|Check Availability] Develops geometric shape recognition, color matching, and size progression.
 * Costello, W. (1900s). //Geoforms.// Chicago: Weber Costello.**

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .C78 [|Check Availability] For use in whole-class instruction, small-group activities and individual practice, these comprehensive, all-in-one kits have everything you need for hands-on learning. Gr. 1-3.
 * //Cuisenaire Classroom Kit.// (1960). New Rochelle, NY: Cuisenaire Company of America.**

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5. C8 [|Check Availability] Students explore basic mathematics and geometric relationships as they count, sort, and stack these lightweight, yet durable manipulatives.
 * //Cuisenaire Cubes, Squares, and Rods.// (1969). New Rochelle, NY: The Company.**

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .C86 1976 [|Check Availability] Various colorful geometric blocks, beads, and other materials create an opportunity for learning centers, introducing various classroom activities such as patterns, sequencing, addition and subtraction, comparing and contrasting shapes, sizes, and color, and many other activities.
 * //Cuisenaire Manipulatives.// (1976). New Rochelle, NY: The Cuisenaire Company of America.**

ERC PROF BK LB1042 .D395 2009 [|Check Availability] Teachers can tell storeis in the classroom as part of a math unit, using tangrams to illustrate. Includes a reproducible tangram pattern. Gr. 2-6.
 * de Las Casas, D. (2009). //Tangram tales: Story theater using the ancient Chinese puzzle.// Westport, CT: Teacher Ideas Press.**

ERC NON PRNT QA19 .B55 D47 1980 [|Check Availability] Set of 60 poly blocks in five geometric shaes, three colors, two sizes, and two thicknesses. Perfect for classification, sorting, matching, and logic activities**.** PreK and up.
 * //Desktop Attribute Logic Blocks.// (1980). Leicester, England: Invicta Plastics Ltd.**

ERC NON PRNT QA19 .M34 R35 2000z Check Availability Color and geometry intersect with these double-sided rainbow geoboards. Two different pin arrangements allow students to create an endless variety of shapes using rubber bands in bright hues. Gr. K-6. ERC NON PRNT QA459 .E4 [|Check Availability] Eight plastic figures represent common geometric figures, and each figure has its definition and formula for its surface measure, volume, measure of edges, etc. printed on it.
 * //Double-sided Rainbow Geoboards.// (2000). Highland Park, IL: Learning Resources.**
 * //Eight Geometric Figures.// (1968). Palo Alto, CA: Creative Publications.**

ERC NON PRNT QA445.5 .E96 1994 [|Check Availability] A summer job leads a trio to teens to design a new money house. They must determine ratio of area to perimeter, arrangement of habitats, cooperation and use materils including maps and units cubes included in the kit. (DVD/kit, 25 min., resource guide). Gr. 5-9.
 * //Exploring perimeter, area and volume: The zoo design challenge.// (n.d.). Mt. Kisco, NY: Human Relations Media.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .F73 1990z [|Check Availability] Students can investigate shapes, angles, edges, and vertices by looking beyond the construction to the underlying principles involved in math and technology. An excellent tool for more advanced students.
 * //Frameworks.// (1990). England: Polydron International.**

//**Geometer's Sketchpad, version 4.06 for PC.**// **Key Curriculum Press** [] The Geometer's Sketchpad® version 4.06 from Key Curriculum Press® lets you construct figures from simple textbook diagrams to working models of the Pythagorean Theorem, perspective drawings, tessellations, fractals, animated sine waves, and more. (online tutorials)
 * //Teacher Resource: []//

ERC NON PRNT QA445 .G46 2005 Check Availability The Standard Deviants digest and dissect difficult subjects -- combining cutting-edge technology, enhanced flexibility, a segmented viewing menu, interactive tests and quizzes and award-winning educational content. (2 DVDs). Gr. 9-up.
 * //Geometry, parts 1&2.// (2000). San Francisco, CA: Cerebellum Corp.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .G46 1995 [|Check Availability] These pattern blocks and activity book are designed to help students reinforce basic math concepts of geometry and fractions while applying problem solving strategies. Gr. 3-6.
 * //Geometry and Fractions: Pattern Block Activity Kit.// (1995). Lincolnshire, IL: CE Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .G46 2000z [|Check Availability]
 * //Geometric Shapes.// (2000). New York: Houghton Mifflin.**
 * 30 plastic three dimensional shapes allow for a hands-on study of volume. **

ERC NON PRNT QA482 .G456 1990z [|Check Availability] Magnetic cubes, rods, and flats allow students to activate their visual spatial skills.
 * //Geometric Shapes.// (1990). S.I.: s.n.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .G46 1990z [|Check Availability]
 * //GeoMirror.// (1990). Reston, VA: NCTM.**
 * This geometric tool has the reflective quality of a mirror as well as a transparent quality. By placing it on any shape, students can see concepts of symmetry and congruence. **

ERC NON PRNT QA459 .G46 1995 [|Check Availability] These plastic strips can be arranged and joined together with pushpins according to provided work cards in order for students to create angles, quadrilaterals, polygons, triangles, and symbolic representations.
 * //Geo Strips.// (1995). Oadby, England: Invicta Education.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 G462 1995 [|Check Availaibility] These tangrams and activity book are designed to help students reinforce basic math concepts of geometry and fractions while applying problem solving strategies. Spatial visualization skills are also reinforced. Gr. 3-6.
 * Irvin, B.B. (1995). //Geometry and Fractions: Tangram Activity Kit.// Lincolnshire, IL: Learning Resources, Inc.**

ERC PROF BKS QA19 .T3 I89 1995 [|Check Availability]
 * Irvin, B.B. (1995). //Geometry and fractions with tangrams : grades 3-6.// Lincolnshire, IL: Learning Resources, Inc.**

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .J86 1980z Check Availability Engage your younger students with easy-to-handle large pieces.
 * //Jumbo Cuisenaire Rods.// (1980). New Rochelle, NY: Cuisenaire Company of America.**

ERC NON PRNT QA166.8 .T47 2001 Check Availability This CD-ROM reinforces transformational geometry concepts as students create two dimensional tessellations, then watch them flip, turn, slide, and glide on the screen.
 * Lee, K.D. (2001). //Tessellation Exploration.// Watertown, MA: Sandpiper Software, Inc.**

ERC PROF BK Q172.5 .S95 L44 2012 [|Check Availability] An assortment of dozens of diverse and colorful examples from quilts to kites to cupcakes invites the reader to discover both line and rotational symmetry. Gr. Pre-5.
 * Leedy, L. (2012). //Seeing symmetry.// New York: Holiday House.**

Introducing students to spherical geometry, the Lenart Sphere provides them with a smooth spherical surface to work on and a set of tools for making accurate constructions and valuable conjectures.`
 * ERC NON PRNT QA685 .L46 1996 [|Check Availability] **
 * Lenart, I., & Albrecht, M. (1996). //Lenart Sphere: Construction Materials for Another World of Geometry.// Berkley, CA: Key Curriculum Press.**

ERC NON PRNT GV1480 .L56 [|Check Availability] These flashcards introduce patterning, sequencing, logic, and color discrimination skills.
 * //Link 'n' Learn Activity Cards.// (1990s). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC PROF BK PZ7 .M478415 Fo 1997 [|Check Availability] Use the tangrams to help the pigs beat the big bad wolf! Gr. PreS-3.
 * Maccarone, G. (1997). //Three pigs, one wolf, and seven magic shapes (A Math Reader).// New York: Scholastic.**

ERC NON PRNT QA19 .M34 M33 2005 [|Check Availability] These 3-D Magnetic Building Tiles allow students to explore creativity, math, and spatial relationships in order to develop spatial, tactile, patterning, and basic geometry skills.
 * //Magna-tiles: 3-D Magnetic Building Tiles.// (2005). LaGrange, IL: Valtech Co.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .M34 1980 Check Availability Magnetic Pattern Blocks provide a great way to help students learn about geometry and symmetry.
 * //Magnetic Pattern Blocks.// (1980). New Rochelle, NY: Cuisenaire Company of America.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .M34 1980z [|Check Availability] These colorful magnetic blocks make it easy to create patterns and explore geometry concepts. Perfect for hands-on exploration and a variety of skill-buildng math activities, these easy-to-use manipulatives stick to any magnetic surface.
 * //Magnetic Pattern Blocks.// (1980). United States: s.n.**

ERC NON PRNT QA19.T3 M34 1990 [|Check Availability] Four different shaped and colored plastic tangrams are used to demonstrate sorting, patterning, shape/size recognition, pattern design, and geometric activities for students.
 * //Magnetic Tangrams.// (1990). Vernon, IL: ETA.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .M56 1970z [|Check Availability] This geometric tool has the reflective quality of a mirror as well as a transparent quality. By placing the Mira on any shape, students can see concepts of symmetry and congruence.
 * //Mira.// (1970). Oak Lawn, IL: Creative Publications.**

ERC NON PRNT QA20.G35 M88 [|Check Availability] **//Mummy Math.// (n.d). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.** The object of the game is to fill your pyramid game board with triangle pieces by building accurate math problems.

ERC NON PRNT QA19.C8O94 1990z [|Check Availability] Exactly matching the color and base of the Cuisenaire® Rods for the overhead projector, this set contains: 20 white, eight red, four each of light green, purple, yellow, dark green, black, brown, blue, and orange rods.
 * //Overhead Cuisenaire Rods.// (1990). S.I.: s.n.**

ERC NON PRNT QA19.O9 O94 1990z [|Check Availability] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**//Overhead Squares.// (1900s). S.I.: s.d.** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These colorful squares are useful for reinforcing counting for younger students. Gr. PreK-3.

ERC NON PRNT QA19 .T36 O94 1990z [|Check Availability] These transparent tangrams allow for teachers to develop students' concepts of shape, problem solving, perception of equivalents and spatial relationships, eye-hand and fine motor coordination, visual discrimination, visual memory, and thinking in a fun and interactive way.
 * //Overhead Tangrams.// (1990). S.I.: s.n.**

ERC NON PRNT QA137 .P38 1980z [|Check Availability] This 49-piece set designed for the overhead projector allows students to share their designs and patterns with their class. Helpful for setting up specific pattern block tasks.
 * //Pattern Blocks for the Overhead Projector.// (1980). New Rochelle, NY: Cuisenaire Company of America.**

ERC NON PRNT QA19 .B55 P73 1990z [|Check Availability]
 * //Plastic Blocks.// (1990). Grand Rapids, MI: Ideal School Supply Co.**
 * 10 plastic three dimensional shapes allow for a hands-on study of volume. **

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .P655 2006 [|Check Availability] The colorful plastic shapes can attach together at the edges to form hinges in order to create three dimensional polygons to provide a concrete understanding of mathematical concepts.
 * //PolyConstructo.// (2006). Vernon Hills, IL: Classroom Products.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .P65 1990z [|Check Availability] This manipulative allows students to construct a very wide range of two and three dimensional geometric and abstract shapes.
 * //Polydron.// (1990). Cirencester, England: Polydron International.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .P65 1990z [|Check Availability]
 * //Polydron Starter Set.// (1990). California: Polydron USA Inc.**
 * Attaching together to form hinges, these colorful plastic polygons provide a concrete understanding of mathematical concepts through three dimensional representations. **

Removable lids allow children to compare volume using wet or dry material. Includes six prisms (rectangular, square, cube, small triangular, large triangular & hexagonal) & one sphere, hemisphere, cylinder, cone, square pyramid & triangular pyramid each**.**
 * ERC NON PRNT QA462 .P69 1990z [|Check Availability] **
 * //Power Solids.// (1990). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA139 .R35 1990z [|Check Availability] This 72-piece set of scored, brightly colored game pieces in a plastic storage tub. This fun and educational game comes with teaching notes and is designed for children ages 6 to 13 years.
 * //Rainbow Pentominoes.// (1990). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .R44 1990z [|Check Availability] 14 plastic three dimensional shapes allow for a hands-on study of volume.
 * //Relational GeoSolids.// (1990). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA445.5 .M34 1994 [|Check Availability] A group of teens go deep-sea diving in order to find a treasure and solve an old nautical mystery. To do this, they must use concepts including the relationships between angles and polygons, tessellations and properties of similar figures. (DVD/kit, 24 min., resource guide). Gr. 5-9.
 * //Search beneath the sea: Making connections through geometry, The.// (n.d.). Mt. Kisco, NY: Human Relations Media.**

ERC NON PRNT QA445.5 .S547 2013 Check Availability Pull all the cupcakes apart and match the shape tops to the bottoms, then match the complete cupcake to the correct shape in the sorting tray. Gr. Toddler+.
 * //Shape-sorting cupcakes.// (2013). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA445.5 .S54 2005 [|Check Availability] Descriptions of a variety of games provide a fun, active way to encourage young students' shape identification skills. Each beanbag is a different shape and color. Gr. PreS-K.
 * //Shapes Bean Bags.// (2005). Rancho Dominguez, CA: Educational Insights, Inc.**

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .S86 1990z[| Check Availability] Introduces children to plane geometry with colorful tangram pieces by arranging them to form specific configurations.
 * //Summit Learning Manipulatives.// (1990). United States: Summit Learning.**

ERC NON PRNT BF 723 .P8 S87 2008 [|Check Availability] Stimulate a child to explore and discover the way shapes can be combined to form pictures and designs. Gr. K-3.
 * //SuperMind.// (2008). Stamford, CT: Leisure Learning Products, Inc.**

ERC NON PRNT QA445.5 .T36 1995 [|Check Availability] This ancient Chinese puzzle is adapted to aid students with sorting, making geometric shapes, tangram puzzles, symmetry, and congruence.
 * //Tangrams.// (1995). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA19 .T36 T36 1990z [|Check Availability]
 * //Tangrams.// (1990). S.I.: s.n.**
 * <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">The tangram is a dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat shapes, called tans, which are put together to form shapes. The objective of the puzzle is to form a specific shape (given only in outline or silhouette) using all seven pieces, which may not overlap. **

ERC NON PRNT QA459 .T3 [|Check Availability] Introduces children to plane geometry with colorful tangram pieces by arranging them to form specific configurations.
 * //Tangrams.// (1960). Palo Alto, CA: Creative Publications.**

ERC NON PRNT QA462 .T73 1990z [|Check Availability]
 * //Transparent Geoboard.// (1990). Fort Atkinson, WI: Summet Learning.**
 * This transparent geoboard allows students to present mathematical concepts such as shapes, angles, measurement and number patterns, and provides an excellent approach to teaching area, perimeter and fractions. **

ERC PROF BKS QA19 .M34 V66 1997 [|Check Availability] Study guide to using manipulative shapes: cube, cylinder, prism, hexagonal prism, rectangular prism, large triangular prism, small triangular prism, triangular pyramid, square pyramid, cone, sphere and hemisphere.
 * Voolich, E.D. (1997). //Investigating with power solids.// White Plains, NY: Cuisenaire Co. of America.**

**__Graphing__**
ERC NON PRNT QA141.15 .G73 2000z [|Check Availability] **//Graphing Match-Up Puzzles.// (2000). Carson City, CA: Lakeshore.** Give students a solid understanding of graphing and data analysis with skill-building puzzles that make difficult concepts easy to grasp.

__**Math in Literature**__
ERC PROF BK QA135.6 .B39 2004 [|Check Availability] This engaging book brings the joy of children's literature to the middle school mathematics classroom. Included is a chart of lessons that indicates the mathematical concept each lesson covers, such as number, geometry, patterns, algebra, measurement, data analysis, or probability. Gr. 6-8.
 * Bay-Williams, J.M. & Martinie, S.L. (2004). //Math and Literature//, Gr. 6-8. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications.**

ERC PROF BK QA135.6 .S24 2010 [|Check Availability] Teach 15 different math concepts using these scripts. Suggested lesson extensions are included. Gr. 4-8.
 * Sanders, J., & Sanders, N.I. (2010). //Hello Hi-Lo: Readers Theatre Math.// Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.**

Here you will find books and materials about addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
 * <span style="font-size: 1.3em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;">__Mathematical Operations__ **

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .F5224 1998 [|Check Availability] **//Addition flash cards.// (2004). St. Paul, MN: Trend Enterprises.** Addition facts 0+0 to 12+12. Suggestions for games to play are included. Gr. K-2.

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .A33 2005 <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **//Addition Machine.// (2005). Carson City, CA: Lakeshore.** Students press equation buttons and up pop the answers right at their fingertips! This hands-on approach to basic math operations helps reinforce addition facts through self-directing, self-checking practice.

ERC NON PRNT QA40.5 .D66 2009 <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **Banta, M., Berg, B., & Haber, H.(2009). //Donald in Mathmagic Land.// Directed by: Hamilton Luske. Walt Disney Productions: Burbank, CA.** Donald enters Mathmagic Land, where the Spirit of Adventure teaches him the importance of mathematics in the world. DVD.

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .C68 2008 [|Check Availability] **//Count & Add Puzzle Cards.// Learning Resources.** Match puzzle pieces to tackle counting and adding. Gr. PreS-1.

ERC NON PRNT QA40.5 .C79 2007 <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **//Counting Fun Fruit Bowl: A Healthy Treat You Can Count On!// (2007). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.** A fun way for your child to start to learn about adding and subtracting using fruit. Gr. PreS-1.

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .D58 1990z <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **//Division Machine.// (1990). Carson, CA: Lakeshore Curriculum Materials Center.** Students press equation buttons and up pop the answers right at their fingertips! This hands-on approach to basic math operations helps reinforce division facts through self-directing, self-checking practice.

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .D58 2003 [|Check Availability] Includes flash cards to learn facts and suggestions of games to play.
 * //Flash Cards: Division.// (2003). (Franklin, TN): Dalmatian Press, LLC.**

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .M85 2003 Check Availability Includes flash cards to learn facts and suggestions of games to play.
 * //Flash Cards: Multiplication.// (2003). (Franklin, TN): Dalmatian Press, LLC. **

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .M373 2006 <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **//Math Facts Modular Flip Charts.// (2006). Rancho Dominguez, CA: Educational Insights.** This modular flip chart set is perfect for classroom demonstrations, small-group instruction, and learning center practice. Set includes ten snap-together modules, each with numbers or math symbols that allow you to create addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division equations plus number sentences up to 10 modules long.'''

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .M85 1990z <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **//Multiplication Machine.// (1990). Carson, CA: Lakeshore Curriculum Materials Center.** Students press equation buttons and up pop the answers right at their fingertips! This hands-on approach to basic math operations helps reinforce multiplication facts through self-directing, self-checking practice.

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .M85 2000z <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **//Multiplication Match-Up Puzzles.// (2000). Carson City, CA: Lakeshore.** Students master multiplication facts from ones to tens—with skill-building puzzles that make difficult concepts easy to grasp. You get 30 self-correcting puzzles with illustrated multiplication problems on one side and answers on the other…students just match them up for instant, visual reinforcement.

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .O64 2009 <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **//Operation Cubes.// (2009). Vernon Hill, IL: Learning Resources.** Role the dice for instant addition and subtraction problems.

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .O643 2009 <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **//Operations: Equivalency Puzzles.// (2009). Carson, CA: Lakeshore.** As students fit together the equivalency puzzles, they practice representing numeric values in 4 different ways. Students just choose a large puzzle piece showing a 1- or 2-digit number…then connect 3 corresponding pieces that express the same value with simple addition and subtraction problems**.**

<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px;">ERC NON PRNT QA20 .C65 O75 2003 <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px;">**//The Original Multiplication Rap with Facts.// (2003). Akron, OH: Twin Sisters.** Students quickly and easily master the facts with this straight forward groove through the facts of twelve. CD.

ERC NON PRNT QA141.15 .P53 2009 <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **//Place Value Equivalency Puzzles.// (2009). Carson, CA: Lakeshore.** As students fit together our equivalency puzzles, they practice place value to the thousands in 4 different ways. students just choose a large puzzle piece showing a 3- or 4-digit number…then connect 3 corresponding pieces that express the same value in expanded form, word form and place value blocks!

ERC NON PRNT QA141.3 .P53 2000z <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **//Place Value Match-Up Puzzles.// (2000). Carson City, CA: Lakeshore.** Reinforce students’ understanding of place value from ones to thousands with skill-building puzzles that make difficult concepts easy to grasp.

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .F5227 1998 [|Check Availability] **//Subtraction flash cards.// (2004). St. Paul, MN: Trend Enterprises Inc.** Subtraction facts from 0-0 to 12-12 help students learn math facts. Also included are game ideas. Gr. K-3.

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .S83 2005 <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **//Subtraction Machine.// (2005). Carson, CA: Lakeshore.** Students press equation buttons and up pop the answers right at their fingertips! This hands-on approach to basic math operations helps reinforce subtraction facts through self-directing, self-checking practice.

ERC NON PRNT GV1312 .S87 T35 2006 <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] **//Talk and Toss Magnetic Die.// (2006). Greenville, SC: Super Duper Publications.** Students play interactive games with this twelve sided, magnetic dry erase die to reinforce math skills.

ERC PROF BK QA115 .T3575 2005 [|Check Availability] **Tang, G. (2005). //Math potatoes: mind-stretching brain food.// New York: Scholastic.** By solving challenges that encourage kids to "group" numbers rather than memorize formulas, even the most reluctant math learners are inspired to see math in a whole new way. Gr. 3-6.

**__Measurement__**
ERC NON PRNT QA465 .F448 2007 [|Check Availability] Introduce early measurement skills with this set of foam feet. The kit includes 12 foam feet and an activity guide filled with measurement activities. Ages PreS-up.
 * //Feet by the Foot.// (2007). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QC90.6 .G344 2009 [|Check Availability] Familiar containers help students learn to identify common capacities. Gr. PreS-3.
 * //Gallon Measurement Set.// Learning Resources.**

ERC PROF BK PE1449 .J37 2011 [|Check Availability] Small, Medium, Large and all of their friends (Extra large, Huge, Enormous, Teeny-weeny, Itsy bitsy and Miniscule) join Colossal in this super-sized learning adventure. Gr. Pre-S-1.
 * Jenkins, E. (2011). //Small, medium, large: A book about relative sizes.// New York: Star Bright Books.**

ERC NON PRNT QC104 .L56 Check Availability //**Liquid Measurement Set.**// **(n.d.). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.** Useful for learning measurement equivalents of spoons, cups, pint, quart, half-gallon, gallon. Also includes metric equivalents. Gr. 1-7.

ERC NON PRNT QA465 .M43 2007 [|Check Availability] This all-in-one kit lets you demonstrate measurement concepts right on your overhead projector while students follow along at their desks. It includes a set of overhead materials designed to help you introduce measurement concepts to the whole class.
 * //Measurement: Hands-on Kit.// (2007). Carson, CA: Lakeshore.**

ERC NON PRNT QA465 .M43 2000z [|Check Availability] Help students understand measurement units and techniques—with skill-building puzzles that make difficult concepts easy to grasp. 30 self-correcting puzzles have measurements on one side and graphic representations on the other…students just match them up for instant, visual reinforcement.
 * //Measurement Match-Up Puzzles.// (2000). Carson City, CA: Lakeshore.**

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .I58 1994 [|Check Availability] **//Points of Departure with Interlocking Cubes.// (1994). Aurora, Ontario: SI Manufacturing, Ltd.** Each cube displaces 1 cubic centimeter of water and can be used for volume, mass, or linear measurement **.**

**__Money__**
See also titles under "Economics" on the Social Studies Content Area

ERC PROF BK HG221.5 .A346 2009 [|Check Availability] Picture book format introduction to money and its history. Gr. K-3.
 * Adler, David A. (2009). //Money Madness.// New York: Holiday House.**

ERC PROF BK G1311 .B5 B45 1995 [|Check Availability] In this game, beginners and experts alike have an equal chance for BINGO, and everyone wins money know-how with every round.
 * //Beginning Money Bingo.// (1995). St. Paul, MN: Trend Enterprises, Inc.**

ERC NON PRNT LB1029 .G3 B73 1999 [|Check Availability] This game challenges students to solve problems and tests their knowledge in math concepts, word analysis, vocabulary, inductive reasoning, and many other areas.
 * //Brainopoly: A Thinking Game.// (1999). East Moline, IL: LinguiSystems.**

ERC NON PRNT HG221.5 .C6 Check Availability These rubber stamps are cut to authentically represent the U.S. coins.
 * //Coin Heads & Tails Stamps Kit.// (n.d.). Niles, IL: Developmental Learning Materials.**

ERC NON PRNT QA115 .E44 2005 [|Check Availability] Games are an integral part of the //Everyday Mathematics// program and //EM Games// brings the most popular games to the computer, making basic skills practice fun. Gr. PreK-6.
 * //EM Games: Early Childhood.// Chicago: McGraw-Hill/Wright Group.**

ERC NON PRNT HG221.5 .D64 No. 2 [|Check Availability] This stamp allows the student to demonstrate computation skills by stamping the correct amount of change as well as count and add money together. This manipulative can be adapted to different teaching strategies to help students develop money skills.
 * //Five Dollar Bill Stamp.// (n.d.) Niles, IL: Developmental Learning Materials.**

ERC NON PRNT GV1469 .A45 A45 1992 [|Check Availability] This game demonstrates how to save and spend your allowance, how to start your own business, and learning to make change and handle money.
 * Lakeshore/Toys to Grow On. (1992). //The Allowance Game.// Carson, CA: Lakeshore Learning Materials.**

ERC NON PRNT QA113 .M34 1980z [|Check Availability] A set of 26 magnetic coins that can be used in money lessons for whole or small group instruction.
 * //Magnetic Coins.// (1980). New Rochelle, NY: Cuisenaire Company of America.**

ERC PROF BK PZ7 .M6467 On 2008 [|Check Availability] Based on a true story, tells of how a poor Ghanaian boy buys a chicken through a community loan program, which eventually lifts him, his mother, and his community out of poverty.
 * Milway, K.S. (2008). //One Hen: How one small loan made a big difference.// Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Kids Can Press.**

ERC NON PRNT QA113 .M66 2009 [|Check Availability] These hands-on activities help students recognize coin values as well as how to identify and compare equivalent coin values.
 * //Money: Equivalency Puzzles.// (2009). Carson, CA: Lakeshore.**

ERC NON PRNT HG 221.5 .M66 2005 [|Check Availability] 20 student pouches of bills and coins. All ages.
 * Money: Hands-on Kit. (2005). Carson, CA: Lakeshore.**

ERC NON PRNT QA113 .M66 1995 [|Check Availability] These puzzles help students make sense of coins and bills up to twenty dollars.
 * //Money Match-Up Puzzles.// (1995). Carson City, CA: Lakeshore.**

ERC NON PRNT HG179 .S36 2008 [|Check Availability] Catchy tunes to teach money. Includes an interactive "pop quiz" and downloadable educator's guide with weblinks. Grades K-9. DVD format.
 * //Money Rock (Schoolhouse Rock!)//. (2008). Elk Grove Village, IL: Disney Educational Productions.**

ERC NON PRNT HG221.5 .M66 1997 Tape1 [|Check Availability] Divided into 2 episodes with 5 segments each, different aspects of money are covered -- printing, importance of money, managing money, being an entrepeneur. Grades 3 - 5. VHS format. Teacher Guide: []
 * //Money: Kids & Ca$h.// (1997). [Bethesda, MD?:] Discovery Channel.**

ERC NON PRNT HG221.5 .D64 No. 1 [|Check Availability] By using this stamp, students can demonstrate fine motor skills while determining correct change by stamping the correct amount. This manipulative can be adapted to different teaching strategies to help students develop money skills.
 * //One Dollar Bill Stamp.// (n.d.) Niles, IL: Developmental Learning Materials.**

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .O93 1994 [|Check Availability] Life-size coins show both heads and tails. Set includes 15 pennies, 10 nickels, 10 dimes, 8 quarters, and 2 half-dollars**.**
 * //Overhead Coin Set.// (1994). Vernon Hills, IL: ETA.**

ERC NON PRNT HG221.5 .D64 No. 3 [|Check Availability] Students can use this stamp to demonstrate their change making skills as well as fine motor capabilities. This manipulative can be adapted to different teaching strategies to help students develop money skills.
 * //Ten Dollar Bill Stamp.// (n.d.) Niles, IL: Developmental Learning Materials.**

__Pedagogy__
For materials specifically on how to teach math, go to Teacher Resources and scroll down to "Mathematics Pedagogy".

**__Probability__**
ERC NON PRNT QA273.16 .D37 1992 [|Check Availability] This contains reproducible blackline masters, teaching notes, and activity pages designed to help students explore mathematical ideas about outcomes, likelihood, data and its presentation, and probability. Gr. 1-3.
 * //Data, Chance, and Probability Kit 1-3.// (1992). Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA273.2 .P76 Check Availability Set of 11 templates and 1 holder, approx. 5"x5".
 * //Desk/overhead probability spinner.// (n.d.) Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA19 .M34 T86 2009 [|Check Availability] Two-color plastic counters are terrific for modeling math concepts and introducing probability.
 * //Hands-On Soft Two Color Counters.// (2009). Norfolk: Learning Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA273.16 .M34 1998 [|Check Availability] Scenario acted out to prove that there is more to the problem than meets the eye, as a group of teens enter a contest to collect letters found in cereal boxes. (DVD, 26 min., resource guide), Gr. 5-9.
 * //Making money with Major Munchy: Explorations in probability.// (1998) Mt. Kisco, NY: Human Relations Media.**

ERC NON PRNT QA276.6 .S348 1980z [|Check Availability] **//Sampling Bowl: Lightning Calculator.// (1980). Troy, MI: Lightning Calculator.** This manipulative is effective for teaching attribute control charts, probability theory, acceptance sampling, and developing OC curves.

ERC NON PRNT QA276.6 .S355 1980z [|Check Availability] By using various color combinations any percent, defective can be sampled. Samples are drawn by turning the box face down and pressing the lever allowing the beads to fall into the openings on the face. The beads will remain in place until the lever is pressed again to release the sample.
 * // Sampling Box. // (1980). Clawson, MI: Statco. **

ERC NON PRNT QA276.6 .S353 1980z [|Check Availability] By using various color combinations any percent, defective can be sampled. Samples are drawn by turning the box face down and pressing the lever allowing the beads to fall into the openings on the face. The beads will remain in place until the lever is pressed again to release the sample.
 * //Sampling Box: Lighting Calculator.// (1980). Troy, MI: Lightning Calculator.**

ERC NON PRNT QA277 .H86 1992 [|Check Availability] This segment covers the basic notions of a hypothesis test, the Type I and Type II errors, the notion of level of significance and null hypothesis, and power, as well as comparison with scientific method and legal trial.
 * Williamson, J. (1992). //Probability and Statistics: Hypothesis Testing.// Louisiana: Educational Video Resources. **

ERC NON PRNT QA277 .H863 1992 [|Check Availability] This segment covers the basic maximum power tests for null hypotheses which are inequalities or equalities involving the mean of an unknown population, when to use the Z-distribution.
 * Williamson, J. (1992). //Probability and Statistics: Hypothesis Tests about Mean.// Louisiana: Educational Video Resources.**

ERC NON PRNT QA277 .H865 1992 [|Check Availability] This segment covers hypothesis tests of inequalities or equalities involving the mean using the T-distribution in the case the population variance is unknown.
 * Williamson, J. (1992). //Probability and Statistics: Hypothesis Tests with Variance Unknown.// Louisiana: Educational Video Resources. **

** __Problem Solving__ **
ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .C5735 [|Check Availability] **//Cooperative Problem Solving.// (1989). Sunnyvale, CA: Creative Publications.** A collection of 80 problems that are designed to be solved by groups of four students. The students solve the problems by constructing shapes with tangrams.

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .R42 1989 [|Check Availability] These colorful dinosaur counters paired with the activity book introduce students to nonroutine logic and math story problems, providing students with strategies to solve them. By acting out the problems with the dinosaur counters, the student can bring the story problem to life. Gr. K-4.
 * Goodnow, J., & Hoogeboom, S. (1989). Reasoning with Dinosaur Counters. Sunnyvale, CA: Creative Publications.**

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .K392 2010 Check Availability Ms. Toliver helps her students understand the value of mathematics in communication, and as a tool for solving problems that have real-world experience.
 * Mikuriya, R. (1995). //The Kay Toliver Files: File Box 1.// Los Angeles: Foundation for Advancements in Science and Education.**

ERC NON PRNT QA63 .P76 1995 [|Check Availability] **//Problem Solving Match-Up Puzzles.// (1995). Carson City, CA: Lakeshore.** Sharpen logical thinking and problem solving skills—with fun-to-use puzzles that provide hands-on practice with tough concepts! You get 30 two-piece puzzles with word problems on one side and answers on the other…children just match up the pieces to see question and answer side by side

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .V47 1999 [|Check Availability] Numbered tiles and an activity workbook guide students to use problem solving skills for a variety of math activities including: number concepts, estimation and computation, patterns, functions, and algebra, geometry and measurement, and statistics and probability. Students immediately know if they got the solution correct by simply checking if their tiles match a colorful pattern in their workbook pages.
 * Zajac, L. (1999). //Versa Tiles Math and Reading/Language Arts Sampler.// Vernon Hills, IL: ETA.**

**__Statistics__**
ERC NON PRNT QA276 .A32 2013 [|Check Availability] With an emphasis on doing statistics, this series demonstrates how data collection and analysis can lead to better informed decision making. 32 short modules explain standard statistical concepts, using examples from health care, business, research and government. (DVD, 4 discs). Gr. 10-up.
 * //Against all odds: Inside Statistics.// (2013). South Burlington, VT: Annenberg Learner.**
 * __Teacher Resource__: []
 * Video on Demand: []

ERC NON PRNT QA276.13 .S827 2007 Check Availability Presents the concept of statistics in an interesting, humorous manner. (DVD, 122 min.)
 * //The High-Stakes World of Statistics, part 2 (Standard Deviants series).// (1998). Camarillo, CA Goldhil Entertainment**

ERC NON PRNT QA276 .M37 2013 v.1 Check Availability Learn the fundamental concepts needed to truly master statistics with step-by-step video tutorials. Learn the fundamental definitions, how to represent data in carts and histograms, how to represent data using the mean, median, mode, and standard deviation, and finally how to interpret the standard deviation of data and represent data. (3 DVD set, ?? time?). Adult.
 * //Mastering statistics: Core concepts, v.1.// (2013). Seabrook, TX: Math Tutor DVD.com.**

ERC NON PRNT QA135.5 .P59 1992 [|Check Availability] Someone is hiding diamond bracelets in pizza ingredients and smuggling them into Pleasantview. Billy and Jodie use all of their statistical problem-solving skills in order to solve this mystery. (DVD, 28 min., teacher resource guide, handouts). Gr. 5-8.
 * //Pizza perfect caper: Detective stories for math problem solving.// (1992). Mt. Kisco, NY: Human Relations Media.**

ERC NON PRNT QA273.25 .P76 2008 Check Availability Achieve success in probability ans statistics by learning the material through fully worked example problems, including permutations, combinations, probability, and distributions. (DVD, 10 hours). Adult.
 * //Probability and statistics tutor.// (2008). Seabrook, TX: Math Tutor DVD.com.**

ERC NON PRNT QA276.18 .D577 2006 Check Availability From measuring central tendency to frequency and distribution, using statistical measures for a variety of purposes to sample selection methods, this program introduces middle school students to more advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis. (DVD, 30 min.) Gr. 6-8.
 * //Statistics and data analysis (Discovering Math series).// (2006). Silver Spring, MD: Discovery Education.**

__Teacher Resources__
Here you will find curriculum materials to aid in lesson planning.

ERC PROF BK QA459 .W31 1995 GR.7- 10 Check Availability Students are encouraged to work through practice problems to find fun and rewarding answers to puzzles, mazes, and riddles found on almost every page. Gr. 7-10
 * //Advanced geometry, gr. 7-10.// (2013). Dayton, OH: Milliken Publishing Company.**

//**AIMS Teacher Curriculum.**// These titles are available to check out from the ERC//.//

ERC PROF BK QA157 .N36 2013 Check Availability Tips on common mistakes, puzzles and games based on names of important mathematicians, mathematical symbols, terms, formulas, and instruments will cause students to think intensely and creatively. Gr. 7-9.
 * //Alegbra, gr. 7-9.// (2013). Dayton, OH: Milliken Publishing Company.**


 * //GEMS/Lawrence Hall of Science Teacher Curriculum.//** These titles are available to check out from the ERC.

ERC PROF BK QA135.6 .H36 2006 Check Availability Includes detailed lesson plans for the following manipulatives: Attribute Blocks, Backyard Bugs, 1" Color Cubes, Color tiles, Link 'N' Learn Links, Pattern Blocks, Reversible Graph It! Mat, Snap Cubes, Sorting circles, Three Bear Family Counters. Includes detailed lesson plans for the following manipulatives: Base Ten Blocks, 2 cm Color Cubes, Color tiles, Cuisenaire Rods, Geared Clocks, Geo-boards, Inchworms, Inchworm Ruler, Pattern Blocks, Reversible Graph It! Mat, Snap Cubes, Tangrams, Two-Color Counters. Includes detailed lesson plans for the following manipulatives: Attribute Blocks, Base Ten Blocks, Bucket Balance, Centimeter Cubes, Color tiles, Cuisenaire Rods, Fraction Circles, Fraction Tower Equivalency Cubes, Geo-boards, Pattern Blocks, Relational Geo-solids, Tangrams, Three Bear Family Counters, Two-Color Counters, Write-on/Wipe-off Clocks. Includes detailed lesson plans for the following manipulatives: AngLegs, Base Ten Blocks, Centimeter Cubes, Color tiles, Cuisinaire Rods, Deluxe Rainbow Fraction Circles, Deluxe Rainbow Fraction Squares, Fraction Tower Equivalency Cubes, Geo-board, Geo-reflector Mirror, Pattern Blocks, Polyhedral Dice, Rainbow Faction Rings, Relational GeoSolids, Snap Cubes, Spinners, Two-Color Counters.
 * //Hands-on Standards: Photo-Illustrated Lessons for Teaching with Math Manipulatives.// (n.d.) Vernon Hills, IL: Learning Resources.**
 * **//Gr. PreK-K//**
 * **//Gr. 1-2//**
 * **//Gr. 3-4//**
 * **//Gr. 5-6//**

ERC PROF BK QA40 .M38 2013 Check Availability This book provides steps that connect any concept with one process to follow that will not only show what to do to obtain one's solution but help explain how to picture getting it. Professional.
 * Knoelke, J. (2013). //Math is not mystical: PRESS to make math simple.// Bloomington, IN: Balboa Press.**

Teaching guides and reproducible masters are designed to help teachers develop students' problem-solving skills via activity-oriented mathematics. Gr. 4-8.
 * //Middle grades mathematics project.// (1986). Menlo Park, CA: Addison-Wesley.**
 * **Fitzgerald, Winter, Lappan, & Phillips. //Factors and multiples.//** ERC PROF BK QA107 .F58 1986 Check Availability
 * **Lappan, Fitzgerald, Winter, & Phillips. //Similarity and equivalent fractions.//** ERC PROF BK QA107 .L36 1986 Check Availability
 * **Phillips, Lappan, Winter & Fitzgerald. //Probability.//** ERC PROF BK QA107 .P455 1986 Check Availability
 * **Shroyer & Fitzgerald. //Mouse and elephant: Measuring growth.//** ERC PROF BK QA107 .S497 1986 Check Availability
 * **Winter, Lappan, Phillips, & Fitzgerald. //Spatial Visualization.//** ERC PROF BK QA107 .W56 1986 Check Availability

**__Time__**
ERC NON PRNT TS545.5 .B542 1990z Check Availability This clock is a great way to help students grasp time-telling skills. Hidden gears maintain correct hour and minute relationships. Durable plastic clock as easy-to-read hour and minute markings. Gr. K-2.
 * //Big Time Learning Clock.// (1990). Vernon Hills, IL: ETA/Learning Resources, Inc.**

ERC NON PRNT QB209.5 .C55 1990 [|Check Availability] **// Clockworks Student Clocks. //**** (1990). Sunnyvale, CA: Creative Publications. ** A great visual aid for students-this clock's hour and minute hands correspond in color to the hour and minute numbers on its face. Accurate built-in gears link the movement of the hands. Bright, primary colors capture students' attention.

ERC NON PRNT QB209.5 .D396 2000z [|Check Availability] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Move the minute hand with either the dial on the back or by using the knob support on the minute hand. The sun and moon wheel turns as the clock hands move in a 12-hour period to illustrate day and night.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">//Day/Night Teacher: Classroom Demonstration Clock.// (2000). Bloomingdale, IL: Classroom Products. **

ERC NON PRNT QB209.5T56 2000z bk. 5 [|Check Availability] Students learn how to tell time on analog clocks—with an innovative activity kit that provides involving, hands-on practice by using the clock to show the time after reading a story problem.
 * //Duration of Time.// (2000). Carson City, CA: Lakeshore.**

ERC PROF BK QB209.5 .J456 2011 [|Check Availability] This non-fiction picture book explores time and how we think about it in a different way -- as a series of events in the natural world that take place in a given unit of time. Gr. PreS-3.
 * Jenkins, S. (2011). //Just a second: A different way to look at time.// Boston: Houghton Mifflin Books.**

ERC NON PRNT TS545.8 .B542 1990z <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 10px;">[|Check Availability] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Helps students learn the minute hand and the hour hand, each minute and hour hand demonstrates clock movement.( 12-hour student clock) Grades K- 2.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">//Big Time learning clock: 12-hour student clock.// (1990). ??: Learning Resources. **

ERC NON PRNT TJ223 .T5 T39 Check Availability //**1-hour clockwork timer**//**. Taylor.** Automatic timers.

ERC NON PRNT QB209.5 .T56 2000z bk. 2 [|Check Availability] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**//Time on the Half Hour.// (2000). Carson, CA: Lakeshore.** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students learn how to tell time on analog clocks—with an innovative activity kit that provides involving, hands-on practice by using the clock to show the time after reading a story problem.

ERC NON PRNT QB209.5 .T56 2000z bk. 1 [|Check Availability] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students learn how to tell time on analog clocks—with an innovative activity kit that provides involving, hands-on practice by using the clock to show the time after reading a story problem.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">//Time on the Hour.// (2000). Carson, CA: Lakeshore. **

ERC NON PRNT QB209.5 .T56 2000z bk. 3 [|Check Availability]
 * //Time at 15-Minute Intervals.// (2000). Carson City, CA: Lakeshore.**
 * Students learn how to tell time on analog clocks—with an innovative activity kit that provides involving, hands-on practice by using the clock to show the time after reading a story problem. **

ERC NON PRNT QB209.5 .T56 2000z bk. 4 [|Check Availability] Students learn how to tell time on analog clocks—with an innovative activity kit that provides involving, hands-on practice by using the clock to show the time after reading a story problem.
 * //Time at 5 Minute Intervals.// (2000). Carson City, CA: Lakeshore.**

ERC NON PRNT QB209.5 .T56 2009 [|Check Availability] **//Time: Equivalency Puzzles.// (2009). Carson City, CA: Lakeshore.** As students fit together the puzzles, they practice telling time in four different ways.

ERC NON PRNT QB209.5 T56 1995 [|Check Availability] **//Time Match-Up Puzzles.// (1995). Carson City, CA: Lakeshore.** Students practice telling time to the hour, half-hour, and minute with fun-to-use puzzles that provide hands-on practice with tough concepts.

__Trigonometry__
ERC NON PRNT QA531 .A66 1995 Check Availability A hands-on video kit that gives students an introduction to a variety of real-world applications of trigonometry. Applications include areas of navigation, architecture, astronomy, automotive engineering, and ballistics. 000000 (DVD, 27 min., resource guide). Gr. 9-12.
 * //Applications of trigonometry.// (1995) Mt. Kisco, NY: Human Relations, Media.**

ERC NON PRNT QA531 .T74 2007 pt. 1 [|Check Availability] The Standard Deviants' entertaining and enjoyable teaching style break down the subject of trigonometry into step-by-step parts. (DVD). Gr. 6-up.
 * //The twisted world of trigonometry.// (2007). San Francisco, CA: Cerebellum Productions.**
 * Part 1. (80 min.)
 * Part 2. (85 min.)

**__Math Grade School Textbooks Available__**
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