When astronauts fly into space to conduct missions, it is made possible because of precise mathematical calculations, from how the spacecraft leaves Earth's atmosphere to how the astronauts pilot the craft. How Astronauts Use Math reveals how designers use math to calculate distance, speed, velocity, and their own safety when creating space-faring vehicles. Concepts and skills emphasized include: • Number Sense and Operations • Problem Solving • Estimation • Measurement • Data Analysis • Algebraic Thinking • Geometry and Spatial Sense.
From Pac-Man to Xbox, people love playing video games. But many are unaware of the importance math plays when it comes to designing these addictive games. How Video Game Designers Use Math guides readers through the math concepts designers use to create and produce their games. Concepts and skills emphasized include: •Number Sense and Operations •Problem Solving •Estimation •Measurement •Data Analysis •Algebraic Thinking •Geometry and Spatial Sense.
Whether searching for shipwrecks, new species, or lost civilizations under the waters' depths, deep sea divers use math to keep themselves safe and alive. How Deep Sea Divers Use Math shows how these underwater explorers use math to delve into the deepest oceans every day. Concepts and skills emphasized include: •Number Sense and Operations •Problem Solving •Estimation •Measurement •Data Analysis •Algebraic Thinking •Geometry and Spatial Sense.
