This innovative program engages students in investigation-based, multi-day lessons organized around big ideas. Important mathematical concepts are developed in contexts that are relevant to students. Students in Contemporary Mathematics in Context work collaboratively, often using graphing calculators, so more students than ever before are able to learn important and broadly useful mathematics. Courses 1, 2, and 3 comprise a core curriculum that will upgrade the mathematics experience for all students. Course 4 is designed for all college-bound students.

Research-based and Classroom-Tested - Developed with funding from the National Science Foundation, each course in Contemporary Mathematics in Context is the product of a four-year research, development, and evaluation process involving thousands of students in schools across the country. The result is a program rich in modern content organized to make active student learning a daily occurrence in your classroom.

Features

• Algebra and functions, statistics and probability, geometry and trigonometry, and discrete mathematics are integrated in every course.
• Mathematical concepts and methods are developed in real-world contexts with an emphasis on mathematical modeling and data analysis.
• A four-phase lesson cycle of launch/explore/share and summarize/apply promotes discussion and collaborative learning in problem-based lessons.
• Student and teacher texts are published in two volumes, enabling schools to adjust the pace of the course to accommodate varying student backgrounds, interests, and abilities.

Components

Student Materials:

• Student Editions
  • Part A (Units 1-4)
  • Part B (Units 5-7, plus Capstone)
• Reference and Practice Book
• Calculator Software CD-ROM

Teacher Materials

Teacher Resource Package

• *Teacher Guide, Part A
• *Teacher Guide, Part B
• *Teaching Resources, Part A
• *Teaching Resources, Part B
• *Implementation Guide
• *Scope and Sequence
• TeacherWorks® CD-ROM (WIN/MAC)

Assessment/Evaluation

• *Assessment Resources, Part A*
• *Assessment Resources, Part B*
• Assessment and Maintenance Worksheet Builder CD-ROM