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Score with Basketball Math
Author Stuart Murray uses a variety of math techniques to make it approachable and interesting. Readers will learn fun basketball facts and the sports history while brushing up on their math skills.
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This series is a winner with its vibrant blend of athletic pastimes, strategy, and arithmetic. A range of sports are used to examine basic math operations. Each title is divided into four subtopic chapters ranging from offense, defense, to a "big game" scenario. The chapters are embedded with question and answer story problems. The story problems apply the rules of the game in concise detail. The answers always include a logical reason for the formula used. Color pictures, diagrams, and statistical charts help math come alive in each situation. Each title includes math problem-solving tips. This series is best for younger students looking for extension activities and sport-loving middle school students. Bibliography. Websites. Table of Contents. Index., Library Media Connection May/June 2014
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