Advanced Common Core Math Explorations

<p>Students become mathematical adventurers in these challenging and engaging activities designed to deepen and extend their understanding of concepts from the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics. The investigations in this book stretch students' mathematical imaginations to their limits as they create and manipulate geometric figures, draw and analyze complex designs, and develop and apply measurement strategies to solve challenging real-world and mathematical problems. Each activity comes with extensive support for classroom implementation including learning goals, discussion guides, detailed solutions, and suggestions for extending the investigation. There is also a free supplemental e-book offering strategies for motivation, assessment, parent communication, and suggestions for using the materials in different learning environments.<br><br>Grades 5-8</p> A Note to Students Introduction Connections to the Common Core State Standards Exploration 1: Polygon Perambulations Exploration 2: Impossible Polygons Exploration 3: Starstruck! Exploration 4: Geoboard Squares Exploration 5: Creating Area Formulas Exploration 6: A New Slant on Measurement Exploration 7: Ladders and Saws Exploration 8: Designing Nets Exploration 9: Measuring Oceans References About the Author Common Core State Standards Alignment