Download or read book Middle Grades Math Thematics written by Rick Billstein and published by McDougal Littel. This book was released on 1999 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [This middle school math text] will help you: learn all the [key] middle grades mathematics concepts and skills that prepare you for high school and beyond; develop the reasoning, problem solving, and communication skills that enable you to apply mathematics to real-life activities; [and] value mathematics and become confident in using it to make decisions in daily life ... You will be learning through thematic modules that connect mathematical concepts to real-world applications. The lessons in this course will get you actively involved in exploring, modeling, and communicating mathematics using a variety of tools, including technology when appropriate. The variety of types of practice and assessment will help reinforce and extend your understanding.-Welcome.