- Algebra Survival Guide, by Josh Rappaport. A popular book using a question and answer format and humor to clarify first year algebra.
- Algebra Unplugged, by Amdahl and Loats. A book of fun and friendly explanations of algebra.
- All the Math You'll Ever Need: A Self-Teaching Guide , by Steve Slavin. Practical math skills for personal and professional needs, with examples based on everyday situations.
- Creative Publications. A math catalog with hundreds of colorful products, and an emphasis on problem-solving skills development. 1-800-523-2371.
- FUN-Books Catalog - Mathematics. A particularly creative assortment of books and programs to inspire learning, from basic arithmetic through high school level math, including some economics for children.
- Games For (Math, Writing, Reading, Learning ) books, by Peggy Kaye. Books full of educational games, prepared by a seasoned early education teacher.
- The Glass Wall: Why Mathematics Can Seem Difficult, by Frank Smith. A respected educational researcher explains that math is neither complicated nor difficult, but something that should be open to everyone.
- Go Figure! The Fascinating World of Mathematics. Annotated links to articles and sites that provide encouragement, games, puzzles, and math learning aides of a wide nature.
- Gnarly Math Ebook,CD-ROM, and Newsletter. Program includes entertaining instruction in geometry, trigonometry, algebra, probability, topology, and numbers- including games, puzzles, magic tricks, and math lab.
- Hands-On Equations. A visual and kinesthetic teaching system for introducing algebraic concepts to students ages 8-14 using game pawns and numbered cubes.
- Kinetic Books - Algebra (and science). Interactive curriculum with entertaining simulations, animations, audio, video, multiple self-assessment tools and scoring.
- Key Curriculum Press has popular math materials including the Keys to Math books (and the Miquon Math Materials program designed to help primary grade children discover mathematical relationships and to view the world mathematically). (800) 995-MATH.
- Living Math Non-traditional ideas, suggestions for books, games, and other resources.
- Math, A Human Endeavor , Elementary Algebra, and Geometry by Harold Jacobs. Very popular books by a gifted math writer. Available from FUN Books, listed above—see descriptions on their website.
- Math Power: How to Help Your Child Love Math, Even If You Don't , by Patricia Clark Kenschaft. A math professor's tips for helping children to think and learn about math without anxiety.
- Moving with Math. Pre-K through grade 8, with the choice of using manipulatives along with workbooks.
- Muggins Math. Popular math board games and manipulatives that are fun and educational.
- The Noble Knights of Knowledge. A hands-on math program with medieval story characters, covering four years of arithmetic.
- Patterns In Arithmetic: Activities to Develop Mathematical Thinking. Lessons, worksheets, games, and other hands-on activities to help a child to "learn to think as a mathematician thinks." ($21.50) Pattern Press, PO Box 2737, Fallbrook, CA 92088. PatternPress@aol.com.
- Singapore Math. A program known for introducing concepts in a logical, sequential way that makes it easy for the student to understand. (503) 557-8100.
- Schiller Math. A Montessori-based curriculum, grades K-7 - lessons, diagnostic tests, math songs, and Montessori-based manipulatives.
- Teaching Textbooks. A popular program with a wide variety of math products, including step-by-step audiovisual solutions, and lectures that contain animation and sound effects.
- Waldorf Without Walls. A 17 page book includes movement games, manipulative activities, and beanbag games to teach and reinforce basic math skills, for grades 1-3.
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