225 media results found for 'math'
Amber hears a distress call from space but accidentally moves the dial. Later, she cannot remember the dial setting of the distress call. Numberella introduces her to concepts and symbols for "less than" and "equal to," which she uses to figure ou...Read More
Marko the Magnificent’s magic show isn’t going very well. The kids just don’t respond to his magic like they used to. Luckily, he’s got one final trick up his sleeve, and it never fails to impress. What is the secret to Marko’s math magic? Part of...Read More
Designed for middle school students, these short animations present mathematics in a very different way. This series gives students, especially those who don't particularly like math, another way to look at math concepts.
Sam and Amber become stranded on a planetoid deep in space owned by their eccentric Uncle Zak. Their school bus broke down on the way back to Earth. They spend their time exploring and getting to know the inhabitants and have to use their math ski...Read More
A "math mess" is an everyday problem that requires an inquisitive mind, determination, and a little number sense to solve. They can pop up when students least expect them; however, this series provides tips for avoiding and solving any potential "...Read More
Actors and onscreen graphics guide students through difficult problems and hard to understand concepts. This series is a great review for all skill levels and provides detailed information on the fundamentals of integers, measurement, geometry, gr...Read More
A comprehensive collection of algebraic resources for the middle school grades. Topics covered include: algebraic functions, properties of numbers, exponents, polynomials, working with equalities and inequalities, linear equations, quadratic equa...Read More
One morning a little girl wakes up to find everything in life arranging itself into a math problem. She must find her way out of this math curse. Based on the children's book by Jon Scieszka. This title is presented in American Sign Language by th...Read More
One morning a little girl wakes up to find everything in life arranging itself into a math problem. She must find her way out of this math curse. Based on the children's book by Jon Scieszka.
Ratey pops up at the most unexpected times. And he can't resist pointing out the rates and "purrportions" in daily life. This video helps students understand how everyday decisions rely on mathematical reasoning about rates. Part of the "Math Snac...Read More
Ratey pops up at the most unexpected times. And he can't resist pointing out the rates and "purrportions" in daily life. This video helps students understand how everyday decisions rely on mathematical reasoning about rates. Part of the "Math Snac...Read More
Math skills are important for a child’s success in school and in life. Children are interested in math at an early age, and learning math starts in infancy and continues every day. Use these strategies to instill a love of math from the very begin...Read More
In order to avoid a collision with some space junk, Uncle Zak asks Sam and Amber to measure the distance between the different pieces. Numberella introduces them to the concepts of "estimation" and "approximation" so they can solve these problems ...Read More
Sam and Amber discover some pictures and books that don't make sense because some parts are missing. With Numberella's help, they learn how lines of symmetry can help solve the mystery and how a mirror can be used in this process. Part of the "Sta...Read More
Sam and Amber try to put a new battery in one of Uncle Zak's machines. They don't have the exact replacement sizes, but Numberella teaches them about equivalent fractions so they are able to make the correct substitutions. Part of the "Star Maths"...Read More
Sam and Amber discover a machine that breaks junk rods into pieces, and Numberella helps them learn how to name and write fractions. These concepts gain importance when they try to divide up some candy bars they are eating. Part of the "Star Maths...Read More
The Standard Deviants tackle the coordinate plane. Students learn how to plot ordered pairs during a discussion on quadrants and the x- and y-axis. Other topics covered include the midpoint formula, the distance formula, slope, graphing translatio...Read More
Ratios and percents are another way of looking at fractions and decimals. But exactly what is a ratio? And what is a percent? Definitions and examples help clarify these operations: finding ratios and converting fractions and decimals into per...Read More
Provides classroom activities for middle school math teachers to help students build foundations for algebraic thinking. Uses real world examples, such as food, menus, and money to make connections to algebra. Shows a seventh grade math teacher us...Read More
Uses practical applications of money and time to show how math is part of everyday life. Segment 1, Money: Looks at how money systems have changed over the centuries. Explains how to count change, open savings and checking accounts at a bank, bala...Read More
What is the relationship between decimals and fractions? Fractions can be expressed as decimals and vice versa. Students learn how to convert from one form to the other. Some terms include: decimal point, place value, numerator, and denominator. P...Read More
What is an integer? It is any whole number which can be positive, negative, or zero. Students learn that integers are used every day as well as their properties of addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Part of the Real World Math series.
Fractions are used in many ways every day. By using real world examples of sports and food, students learn fractions represent a whole quantity divided into equal pieces. Some terms include: numerator, denominator, ratio, division, and quotient. P...Read More
What does it mean if an object is symmetrical? It must have a corresponding point on the opposite side of the line of reflection. Students will learn the properties associated with symmetry. Some terms include: line of reflection, axis, symmetry, ...Read More
A circle is a geometric shape with several special properties. Students will learn the dimensions of circles as well as additional vocabulary associated with understanding circles. Some terms include: radius, diameter, circumference, sector, and p...Read More
Introduces viewers to the world of crime-fighting and how mathematical concepts are intrinsically tied to a crime's solution. Law enforcement officials explain how they use math to find angles of trajectory, distance, time, data analysis, probabi...Read More
