Math Wizard
For Teachers
Home | More on Math Wiz | For Teachers | Math Games For Tots | Book Excerpts | Links

Math Wiz as a Companion Text

 
Perhaps you're wondering how Math Wiz might fit into the classroom.
 
Math Wiz isn't meant to replace standard math textbooks. It is intended to supplement them. If you'd like to examine a sample of how Math Wiz can serve as a companion text, here's a PDF file you can download:

Download Companion Text

 
In this sample, Linear Equations are being discussed. The standard text offers a series of simple steps for manipulating Linear Equations. In contrast, Math Wiz discusses what a Linear Equation is via a real-world example, then uses that example throughout. This allows definitions and manipulation techniques to be introduced in context.
 
Another significant difference is that Math Wiz includes graphing in parallel with the equations. This helps the student to visualize equations; the entire effect is meant to introduce the topic of Linear Equations holistically.

 
 

Enter supporting content here