263 Brain Busters

A collection of mathematical and verbal brain-teasing questions interspersed with "brain vacation" jokes.

"This collection of questions that stimulate thinking is a combination joke book, logic book and puzzle book . . .The verbal questions that rely on word plays are particularly entertaining and sure to tickle many students."--School Library Journal A collection of mathematical and verbal brain-teasing questions interspersed with "brain vacation" jokes.

Speaking from years of experience, author Franklin Schargel provides 152 field-tested ideas about working with at-risk students. Designed to be read and implemented quickly, these are concise snapshots of what educators can do to keep students from dropping out. You can apply these practical tips in your classroom today. The 152 tips are divided into four sections.

Will Shortz has compiled 150 of his favorite word puzzles in this one-of-a-kind collection.

Grade level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, p, e, i, t.

A short primer on each of the major math content areas that preservice and inservice elementary and middle school teachers are required to know. This book is an invaluable resource for the classroom teacher who needs both an overview for planning and help in answering student questions. Based broadly on the national standards, it gives the teacher general scientific information to cover most state's standards and to help prepare them for teacher certification exams. It also provides a strong overview of mathematical knowledge to allow the teacher to find information on important concepts, to see where significant moments in mathematical history fit chronologically, and to improve the teacher's understanding of mathematical ideas and concepts. Moreover, it saves professors from having to re-teach mathematics content so they can remain focused on the methods.