"What does this have to do with real life?" is a question that plagues mathematics teachers across America, as students are confronted with abstract topics in their high school mathematics courses. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics emphasizes the importance of making real world connections in teaching mathematics so that learning new content is meaningful to students. And in meeting NCTM national standards, this invaluable book provides many insights into the many connections between mathematics applications and the real world. Nearly 50 math concepts are presented with multiple examples of how each is applied in everyday environments, such as the workplace, nature, science, sports, and even parking.
Wallace and Gromit have run out of cheese and this provides an excellent excuse for the animated duo to take their holiday on the moon, where, as everyone knows, there is ample cheese. Student's Book + Video DVD added Thanks to deadly_zone!
Updated to reflect the most recent trends, trade agreements, cartels, and innovations in international business, this handbook defines approximately 5,000 terms related to the international marketplace. Definitions and explanations focus on international finance and marketing, foreign exchange, import/export, trade organizations, and much more. It's a handy quick-reference source for business professionals and students, and useful for training programs in international business management.
This book addresses an all-too-common experience for teachers: trying to reach students who have developed negative attitudes toward themselves and school. The authors present motivational strategies for use with individual students and in classroom management, building on thought-provoking new theories of motivation.
The Briefcase Series is designed for undergraduate law students to assist with understanding the essential principles of key cases in each subject area. The simple and easy to follow layout includes a summary of key cases and relevant legislation under various topic areas, which can be read in conjunction with larger texts. The Briefcase Series provides useful summaries for students new to the topic as well as a refresher for those revising for exams. Briefcase on Contract Law includes all the essential cases for the topics commonly found in a degree or PgDL (Common Professional Examination) course. The book will also be useful for A Level law students whose course includes a contract element. The fourth edition follows the successful format of earlier editions, but takes full account of recent cases affecting the law of contract.
