Extreme Math: Real Math, Real People, Real Sports - 9142

How many seconds will it take to fall 1 mile when skydiving? While hang gliding in windy conditions, what is your maximum rate of climb during the first 6 minutes? In Extreme Math, students discover the excitement of using their mathematics problem-solving skills to answer actual questions faced by extreme sports athletes. The word problems in this book are drawn from interviews with actual people using mathematics in their chosen fields—extreme sports! All activities are tied to the standards established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Other books that make math fun for students include Camp Fraction, It's Alive!, and It's Alive! And Kicking! Grades 5-10
ASIN: 1882664965
VSKU: BVV.1882664965.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Washington Tyler, Marya|Tyler, Kip
Binding: Paperback