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Bars, Lines, & Pies: A Graphing Skills Program. Expect the Unexpected with Math[R]

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Title: Bars, Lines, & Pies: A Graphing Skills Program. Expect the Unexpected with Math[R]
Language: English
Authors: Actuarial Foundation
Source: Actuarial Foundation. 2013.
Availability: Actuarial Foundation. 475 North Martingale Road Suite 600, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Tel: 847-706-3535; Fax: 847-706-3599; e-mail: info@actfnd.org; Web site: http://www.actuarialfoundation.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2013
Intended Audience: Teachers
Document Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: Elementary Education
Elementary Secondary Education
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Middle Schools
Descriptors: Graphs, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Mathematical Concepts, Class Activities, Mathematics Activities, Worksheets, Lesson Plans, Instructional Materials, Reprography, Visual Aids, Teaching Guides, Academic Standards, National Standards, Relevance (Education), Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Recycling, Alignment (Education), Word Problems (Mathematics)
Abstract: "Bars, Lines, & Pies" is a dynamic math program designed to build graphing skills in students, while also showing them the relevance of math in their lives. Developed by The Actuarial Foundation along with Scholastic, the graphing lessons and activities involve engaging, real-world examples about the environment and recycling. In these lessons, students will create, apply, and analyze pie charts, bar graphs, and line graphs.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2013
Accession Number: ED540545
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:"Bars, Lines, & Pies" is a dynamic math program designed to build graphing skills in students, while also showing them the relevance of math in their lives. Developed by The Actuarial Foundation along with Scholastic, the graphing lessons and activities involve engaging, real-world examples about the environment and recycling. In these lessons, students will create, apply, and analyze pie charts, bar graphs, and line graphs.