Essential Math

Conceptual Learning Using a Multimedia Format

Real-world investigations join with comics, video, and animation to engage students and help them make sense of key mathematical concepts. Includes practice, assessment, and reading in the content area. Each unit is narrowly focused, with sequenced activities providing rich conceptual development.

"The use of graphic-novel-style readings called "comics," instructional video clips called "animations," and authentic measurement experiences make this is an extremely useful product for engaging middle school students…"

from a review of an Essential Math unit in NCTM's "Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School" (Feb 2011)