Overview: BJU press Math

[Pages:16]Overview: BJU press Math

Grades 1?12

New Editions of our entire Math line!

Now available!

The complete line of new editions for BJU Press Math!

What makes these new editions special?

? New photos and illustrations-- more engaging and colorful than ever

? Revised text--presentation of concepts is even clearer

? Academic rigor--content is more challenging

? Updated Teacher's Editions-- better organization and more teaching helps

? Attention to national academic standards

? New activities and exercises

In This Booklet

Key Distinctives--what makes BJU Press Math unique

Introducing the Author Team-- information about our key math authors

National Standards--how BJU Press Math compares

How to Use BJU Press Math--tips for using the textbooks in a classroom

Our Philosophy in Action--with examples from BJU Press math textbooks

Scope & Sequence--topics covered on each grade level

How to Order--how you can purchase new BJU Press math textbooks

Key Distinctives

What makes BJU Press Math different from any other math program?

Engaging Presentation Since so many students dread math class, we have designed a program that engages student interest using age-appropriate, colorful themes and clear explanation. On the elementary level, new concepts are introduced with student manipulatives to promote interactive learning.

Comprehension and Review The key to success in math is comprehension. A student who tries to survive on memorization alone will struggle as higher-level skills are introduced. BJU Press Math ensures comprehension of basic concepts and builds

on that foundational understanding with frequent review and thoughtful introduction of new topics.

Relevant Application As students learn about all the ways math can apply to real life, they will be more excited about learning new skills. Our textbooks show how math formulas and facts can be used to make life easier. The exercises and problems demonstrate math use in a variety of situations--distance, measurement, finances, size, volume, and more.

Introducing the Author Team

The BJU Press Math authors have taught in the classroom and have first-hand experience communicating mathematical concepts to students. They understand how a student's mind works, and each of them brings that expertise to the development and presentation of content of our math textbooks.

A few of our key writers . . .

Gina Bradstreet Gina began her teaching career when she and her husband Dan moved to Michigan, where they both taught at a small Christian school in Hillsdale. After teaching for several years, she homeschooled her children while doing freelance writing on educational topics. Gina now uses her writing skills and educational expertise at BJU Press.

Mark Wetzel After graduating with a B.S. in Mathematics Education, Mark returned to the Chicago area where, for 22 years, he taught secondary math and sciences courses and served as a soccer and basketball coach. He now writes for BJU Press and is currently completing a Masters in Education.

Gene Bucholtz After graduating with a B.S. in Mathematics Education, Gene taught math and computer science courses for 30 years at two different Christian schools. During this time he completed his Masters in Education. Currently Gene lends his valuable experience to the BJU Press math team.

Tami Knisely After graduating with a degree in Mathematics Education, Tami taught elementary and junior high math for 20 years. She also worked as a math instructor for BJU Press Distance Learning. She recently joined the math team at BJU Press and is pursuing a Masters in Education.

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National Standards

Our textbooks meet or exceed all national academic standards. We review all national standards for the subject before we begin the revision process for any textbook. We review state standards for states that are leaders in education and incorporate them into our materials. Thus, BJU Press Math textbooks are academically rigorous and grade-appropriate, yet we never sacrifice a thoroughly biblical worldview on the altar of secularism.

Some of our mathematics Teacher's Editions contain correlation guides, like the sample included below. These guides offer information about national standards for that subject and grade to help teachers see how BJU Press Math measures up. If you have any specific questions about our compliance with your state's standards, check with your territory manager.

NCTM Standards for Mathematics

Chapters

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Number and Operations Standard

Understand numbers, ways of representing them, relationships among them, and number systems

Understand meanings of operations and how

they relate to one another

Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates

Algebra Standard

Understand patterns, relations, and functions

Represent and analyze mathematical situations

and structures using algebraic symbols

Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships

Analyze change in various contexts

Geometry Standard

Analyze characteristics and properties of twoand three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships

Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems

Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations

Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems

Measurement Standard

Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement

Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements

Data Analysis and Probability Standard

Formulate questions that can be addressed

with data and collect, organize, and display

relevant data to answer them

Select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data

Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data

Understand and apply basic concepts of probability

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NCTM Standards for Mathematics

Pre-Algebra Teacher's Edition Book 1

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How to Use BJU Press Math

How does BJU Press Math work in the classroom? Our Teacher's Editions and the accompanying Toolkit CDs are designed to be the math teacher's best friend. Each Teacher's Edition, CD, and Activity Manual offer a wealth of support so that the teacher can be well-prepared for every lesson.

? A suggested teaching schedule assists the teacher in lesson planning.

? Reduced student pages with answers enable the teacher to view student text and provide room in margins for the explanatory material and teaching strategies.

? Charts, manipulatives, and other aids help the teacher explain and demonstrate concepts.

? Ideas and instructions assist the teacher with teaching math for understanding.

? Chapter introductions give the teacher perspective on each chapter and its goals.

? Materials lists for each chapter and lesson ensure that the teacher has all needed supplies.

? Reproducible student pages allow for reteaching and enrichment.

? Daily review segments are included.

? Suggested activities expand the lessons.

? Bible integration is woven through the Teacher's Edition and other materials.

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Our Biblical Worldview in Action

The study of math provides many opportunities for promoting spiritual understanding and growth in godliness. In nearly every class period the Christian teacher of mathematics can reinforce character traits such as diligence, honesty, precision, and perseverance. The student learns procedure by principle, which is necessary in moral and spiritual life as well as in mathematics.

The Christian math teacher emphasizes the evidence of purposeful design in the universe. He illustrates this design using pictures and diagrams that point out natural geometric patterns and their functions--for instance, the hexagonal structure of a honeycomb or the Golden Ratio.

The study of math helps the student discover truths about the Creator. On page 128 of the Math 3 Student Text, following the chapter theme of caves, a photo of the Big Room at Carlsbad Caverns bears a caption reminding the student that "God created all

things in heaven and earth" (Colossians 1:16).

In the Math 4 Teacher's Edition, on page 312, the lesson introduction states the following:

When a submarine dives

thousands of feet down into the depths of the ocean, it cannot be seen by anyone above the surface of the water. However, God is omnipresent, which means that He is everywhere and that He sees all things. God knows exactly where a submarine is, and He can see all the crew members.

This introduction continues the submarine theme from earlier lessons and points out one of God's attributes--His omnipresence.

The study of math can improve a student's own mental clarity and critical-thinking skills. For the Algebra 1 Chapter 13 Exam, students must define expressions for each of two numbers, write a rational equation from given information, and solve the resulting quadratic equation.

In the Fundamentals of Math Student Text, the "Dominion Through Math" section on page 17, the student is asked to determine which type of estimate is best for the situation.

Estimate the lift needed to fly a plane (empty weight of 1,981 lb.) carrying adults (average weight of 190 lb.), 2 children (average weight 85 lb.), and 285 lb. of fuel.

Is the answer to exercise 40 an overestimate or an underestimate? Why? As a pilot, should you over- or underestimate the total weight of your plane? Why?

The follow-up question also requires the student to think beyond the problem and analyze a real-life situation.

On pages 438-40 of the Math 5 Teacher's Edition, the student participates in a hands-on

measurement lesson, using charts, a yard tape, and a 14-foot rope. The student throws a ball as far as he can and measures the distance. The lesson begins with recalling multiplication and division facts and

subtracting like fractions and mixed numbers. It includes measuring to the nearest inch, foot, and yard; writing the abbreviation for each unit of length; reading the symbols for foot and inch; renaming inches, feet, and yards; renaming miles as feet; and determining the appropriate customary unit of length. This exercise requires the student to recall multiple concepts and apply them practically.

The study of logic lessens the student's likelihood of falling prey to certain fallacies.

The Geometry Activities Manual presents this paradox:

Can God create a rock that He cannot lift? Many people would reply that of course He could, because God can do anything.

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However, if He did create a rock He could not lift, then He would not be able to lift it and therefore could not do everything. This paradox results from a misunderstanding of the principle that God can do anything.

Can God lie or sin in any way? Give a verse to support your answer. God can do anything that is consistent with His character, but we cannot apply the principle that God can do anything in cases like sin or the paradox above. What fallacy, therefore, does this paradox commit?

These questions teach the student to identify a fallacy and counter it with real logic.

The study of math helps the student find solutions to real-life questions. Page 243 of the Math 2 Student Worktext presents this problem:

Chef Andre has 2 cookie sheets. He puts 7 cookies on each sheet. How many cookies does he make?

While teaching simple multiplication, this problem also helps the student begin to see

the connection between math problems and real life.

The student encounters this question in the Math & Scripture feature

on page 387 of the Pre-Algebra Student Text.

If a family's average annual income over forty-five working years is about $50,000,

what total amount will they have contributed to the Lord's work if they give just 10%?

This question relates to the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14?28 and shows how sound financial planning allows a person to serve the Lord in amazing ways.

A sound mathematical foundation opens the door to many career opportunities. Questions throughout each textbook show students how math skills are used to solve real problems in hundreds of careers--cooking, retail sales, carpentry, medicine, clothing design, and many more.

In Chapter 1 of the Precalculus Student Text, the student has completed a scatterplot illustrating the relationship between the length and

weight of alligators and found linear, quadratic, cubic, and exponential equations modeling the relationship between these characteristics. Chapter Review page 42 asks the student to

Give an overall evaluation of these models. Which would you prefer and why?

This question requires the student to analyze the models and express a preference based on specific reasons. A zoologist observing alligators might have to make a similar choice in the course of his study.

The "Dominion Through Math" section on page 387 of the Geometry Student Text states the following:

Printing presses, copiers, and automated packaging machines use a series of rollers to feed paper. The smallest roller often drives the others as it turns. A certain copier has three rollers whose radii are 2 inches for A, 3 inches for B and 4 inches for C. In the coordinate plane, their centers are A (12, 2), B (3, 3) and C so that the roller rests on the two. Roller A is the drive, and circle C is tangent to both A and B.

Draw the circles on the graph paper. How can you find the center (and shaft) of roller C?

This question teaches the student how math might be used by someone with a career in printing or packaging.

Quiz 3 for Fundamentals of Math poses this question:

Last month Mr. Cain had $40,000 in sales with a 10% commission. His commission was raised to 12%. If he makes $40,000 in sales next month, how much more will his monthly check be?

Here the student learns about the usefulness of math to someone who works on commission.

Questions like this help the student understand that math is relevant not only to his everyday life but also to his future career. God calls Christians into many fields of service, and mathematics is a prerequisite to many vocations, especially those involving technology or finances. With a sound foundation in mathematics, the student will be prepared to enter one of these fields and bring the light of the gospel with him.

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Math

Grade 1 Math

3rd Edition

Numeration ? Identify 0?999 ? Writing 0?100 ? Number words: zero to twenty

Number Sense ? Ordinals: first?tenth; first, next, last; before, after, between ? Pattern; sequencing: first, next, last; before, after, between ? Number line ? Place value: hundreds/tens/ones; 10 more/10 less; 100 more/100 less; even/odd numbers; compare with < and >; expanded form

Counting ? Count to 1000 by 1s; count to 1000 by 100s; count to 200 by 10s; count to 100 by 5s; count to 50 by 2s; count to 30 by 3s; count forwards and backwards

Addition ? 100 basic facts; 2- and 3-digit addends; rename 10 ones as 1 ten; column addition; equation; vertical form; word problems ? Order Principle, Zero Principle, Grouping Principle

Subtraction ? 100 basic facts; fact families; 2-digit minuend and subtrahend; equation; vertical form; money

? Word problems; take-away, comparison, missing addend

? Zero Principle

Multiplication ? Readiness; repeated addition; doubling; counting by 2s, 3s, 5s; equation; word problems

Division ? Readiness; fair shares

Algebra Readiness ? Equation; missing addend

Fractions ? Equal parts; halves; thirds; fourths; part of a set of objects; fair shares

Decimals ? Money

Geometry ? Flat shapes: circle, square, triangle, rectangle; sides and corners; symmetry; same size; same shape ? Solid figures: sphere, cylinder, rectangular prism, cube, cone, pyramid; corners, faces, curves ? Spatial relationships; patterns; perimeter

Estimation ? Numbers of objects

? Length: inch, centimeter ? Weight: weighs more, weighs less ? Capacity: holds more, holds less

Measurement ? Length/Height: non-standard units, inch, centimeter ? Weight: weighs more, weighs less; pound ? Mass: kilogram ? Capacity: holds more, holds less; cup, quart, gallon, liter ? Temperature: Fahrenheit; Celsius ? Measuring tools: ruler, scale, thermometer, cup ? Time: to 5-minute interval; elapsed time ? Calendar: days, weeks, months, year ? Money: penny, nickel, dime, quarter

Problem Solving ? Word problems; graphs; tables; probability; money

Statistics and Graphs ? Pictograph; bar graph; tallies

Calculators ? Make numbers; addition; subtraction

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