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No more boring math problems guaranteed to make students “zone out.” Here’s an out of the ordinary collection of pre-algebra puzzles and accompanying mini-lessons designed to help preteens gain knowledge of integers, solving equations, percents, expressions, powers and square roots while having fun. Whether used for practice, review, or homework, Pathway to Pre-Algebra Proficiency is the perfect way for teachers to motivate middle school students.
With each puzzle come clues—from easy to challenging—and all puzzles are grouped by topic, not difficulty. The mini-lessons, specific to each puzzle, can be completed in ten to twenty minutes. There’s even a word bank to assist English Language Learners and special needs students.
Look inside the book at www.supermathunits.com/book
Susan Mercer is currently an intermediate math curriculum specialist for nine middle schools in Santa Ana, California. She has spent the last fourteen years teaching, presenting, writing, and developing math resources specifically for English Language Learners, special education and low math skill students in grades 5 through 8. She has presented at national, state, and regional math conferences, and has conducted numerous site-specific professional development seminars for the teachers she serves. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mercer received her B.S. in Computer and Information Science from the University of Buenos Aires. She moved to California to work on her Masters in Education and teaching credential at Chapman University.