Math Decoded

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Explaining the Why Behind the Numbers and How They Operate

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

539 kr

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Experience the joy of answering "why" in math class like never before

Mathematics often feels like a collection of disconnected rules, but what if you could uncover their underlying story? In Math Decoded: Explaining the Why Behind the Numbers and How They Operate, author James Tanton provides educators with a compelling and accessible guide to understanding the logic, purpose, and poetry behind numbers and arithmetic.

Move away from simply teaching formulas and procedures. Instead, discover the coherent and human story of mathematics that will enliven your classroom and deepen your own mathematical knowledge.

By addressing the "why" questions students frequently ask, this book offers clarity on tricky concepts such as dividing by zero, fractions, and negative numbers through these key features

Engaging Structure: Each chapter begins with a thought-provoking question, explores real-world scenarios, and culminates in bold insights and classroom activities.
Grade-Banded Tasks: Includes classroom activities for elementary to high school, ensuring relevance for multiple grade levels.
Comprehensive Resources: Accompanied by videos, supplemental essays, and practical tools to deepen the learning experience.
Accessible Style: Written in a friendly, relatable tone to explain mathematics’ most mystifying and rigorous topics.

With this book, educators will gain a newfound appreciation for the beauty, structure, and coherence of mathematics. Math Decoded will help you inspire your students to see math not just as a subject, but as an invitation to explore, discover, and think deeply about the joy of numbers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-04-14
Mått215 x 279 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieCorwin Mathematics Series
Antal sidor312
Upplaga1
FörlagSAGE Publications
ISBN9798348809287

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James Tanton, born in Adelaide, Australia, earned his PhD in Mathematics from Princeton University in 1994. A passionate ambassador for mathematics, James has dedicated his career to sharing the joy, wonder, and creativity that mathematics inspires. With over 20 years of teaching experience in both university and high school classrooms, he now works globally as an independent consultant, bringing his unique perspective to learners of all ages.James is an author, video creator, and speaker who specializes in making mathematics accessible and delightful. He collaborates with teachers, designs innovative curricula, and leads professional development sessions and demonstration classes around the world. As the co-founder of the Global Math Project, James is on a mission to transform the way people perceive mathematics. His initiative has reached over 7 million students and educators across more than 160 countries, sparking curiosity and genuine excitement about school mathematics.James currently resides in Berkeley, California, with his wife, Lindy Elkins-Tanton.

On the Companion WebsiteList of VideosAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroductionThe Why of This BookWho This Book Is ForThe Story Behind the StoryWhat’s InsideWhat’s Outside(!)An InvitationChapter 1: CountingSomething to Mull OnCounting in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and Some Classroom TasksA Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Middle School GradesA Task for High School GradesChapter 2: AdditionSomething to Mull OnAddition in the Real WorldThe Number ZeroA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and Some Classroom TasksThe Solitaire GameSome Sophisticated JargonA Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Middle School GradesA Task for High School GradesChapter 3: Negative NumbersSomething to Mull OnNegative Numbers in the Real WorldSolitaire AgainA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and Some Classroom TasksA Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Middle School GradesA Task for High School GradesChapter 4: Distributing the Negative SignSomething to Mull OnDistributing the Negative Sign in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and Some Classroom TasksA Question on NotationA Card Pile MysteryA Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Middle School GradesA Task for High School GradesChapter 5: SubtractionSomething to Mull OnSubtraction in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathGeneralizing Our Thinking a Wee BitMore Mulling and Some Classroom TasksWishful Thinking Across the CurriculumA Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Middle School GradesA Task for High School GradesChapter 6: MultiplicationSomething to Mull OnMultiplication in the Real WorldSolitaire Yet Again!The Number 1A Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathOn the Question of What Multiplication IsMore Mulling and Some Classroom TasksA Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Middle School GradesA Task for High School GradesChapter 7: The Distributive PropertySomething to Mull OnThe Distributive Property in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and Some Classroom TasksA Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Middle School GradesA Task for High School GradesChapter 8: Multiplication and ZeroSomething to Mull OnMultiplication and Zero in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and Some Classroom TasksA Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Middle School GradesA Task for High School GradesChapter 9: Multiplication and Negative NumbersSomething to Mull OnMultiplication and Negative Numbers in the Real WorldOne Way OutA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and Some Classroom TasksA Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Middle School GradesA Task for High School GradesChapter 10: DivisionSomething to Mull OnDivision in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathDividing Zero and Dividing by ZeroThe Curious Case of 0 ÷ 0More Mulling and Some Classroom TasksA Task for All GradesFor Extra FunHow Some Curricula Address the IssueChapter 11: The Reciprocal Numbers (The Building Blocks of Fractions)Something to Mull OnReciprocal Numbers in the Real WorldA Realistic NoteA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and Some Classroom TasksA Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Middle and High School GradesChapter 12: Fractions Are Answers to Division ProblemsSomething to Mull OnFractions as Answers to Division Problems in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and a Classroom TaskThe Definition of a FractionA Task for All GradesChapter 13: Multiplying FractionsSomething to Mull OnMultiplying Fractions in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and a Classroom TaskA Task for All GradesChapter 14: Equivalent FractionsSomething to Mull OnEquivalent Fractions in the Real WorldTwo Pieces of LanguageA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and Some Classroom TasksA Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Middle School GradesA Task for High School GradesChapter 15: Dividing FractionsSomething to Mull OnDividing Fractions in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and a Classroom TaskA Task for Upper GradesChapter 16: Adding and Subtracting FractionsSomething to Mull OnAdding and Subtracting Fractions in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and a Classroom TaskA Task for All GradesChapter 17: Comparing FractionsSomething to Mull OnComparing Fractions in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and Some Classroom TasksMixed NumbersA Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Middle School GradesA Task for High School GradesChapter 18: ExponentsSomething to Mull OnExponents in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathUnderstanding 212More Mulling and Some Classroom TasksThe Value of 00A Task for Elementary School GradesA Task for Upper School GradesChapter 19: Fractions as DecimalsSomething to Mull OnFractions as Decimals in the Real WorldLeaning Into Reverse MultiplicationA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore Mulling and a Classroom TaskOn Multiplying by TenUnderstanding 0.9999 . . .Believing 0.9999 . . . Is MeaningfulFinal ConclusionThe Geometric SeriesA Task for All GradesChapter 20: Not Every Number is a FractionSomething to Mull OnNumbers That Are Not Fractions in the Real WorldA Key TakeawayBeing Bold With the MathMore MullingFinal Thought: Are there more NumbersWhat′s Next?But How?Now That You Have Read This BookBe Bold!ReferencesIndex