Product Overview
From Follett
"C"--Spine.;Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.;iMath ideas: what's a unit price? -- Discover activity: coupon collector -- Breakfast is beautiful -- Love that juice! -- Popcorn! -- Dad's favorite -- Connecting to history -- What else do we need? -- Connecting to science -- Math at work -- Getting supplies -- The savings add up -- iMath ideas: we get a computer! -- What comes next? "The mathematical concepts of division, multiplication, and decimals are introduced as a family makes plans to save money to purchase a new computer. Readers learn about ratios, unit prices, and price comparisons. Includes a discover activity, history connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction"--Provided by publisher.
From the Publisher
A computer is very useful but expensive. When you want to buy a new computer, you have to look for ways to save money. Have you ever saved your money to buy something? What are some ways you can save money? In this book, you'll not only learn about different ways family saves money, but you'll also learn about unit prices, ratios, rates, and price comparisons. Concepts include division, multiplication, and decimals. Remember to shop wisely! iMath readers bring real-world math problems to life within a story context! Readers are introduced to mathematical concepts and vocabulary in each book and work to solve problems independently within the story. Sections within the book include hands-on activities as well as STEM, career, language arts and historical connections. Each book is written to specifically correlate to the Common Core State Standard Initiative and also aligns with other math curriculum standards. Three levels offer increasingly more challenging text and problem-solving activities: A: Simple math concepts and activities in 24 pages. B: Math concepts and activities in 32 pages. C: More in-depth math concepts and activities in 48 pages. Book jacket.