Sixteen 20-minute programs, each of which deals with a different topic of the elementary mathematics curriculum. Through the eyes of "Eddie," a 5th grade student in the mathematics classroom of renowned teacher Kay Toliver, viewers find out just how people use key math concepts and skills in life and in exciting jobs. Endorsed by NAESP, American Association of School Administrators, National Educational Telecommunications Association, NSTA. More than 20 awards, including Peabody and Parents' Choice Awards. Four "Fileboxes," each with 4 episodes and accompanying teacher guide.
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Are you looking for ways to integrate technology into your mathematics curriculum? Get students motivated? Improve their skills?
How about a staff development program that helps teachers accomplish all of the above--in the same activity!
Then here's an answer: The National Math Trail.
On the National Math Trail, students first do "math trails" in their own communities, creating and solving math problems that relate to what they find.
The National Math Trail Resource kit contains everything that teachers need to do all of this successfully--and everything that staff developers need to plan and deliver exciting training programs based on math trails.
A staff development series that is both a companion to The Eddie Files, and a unique visual library of compelling hands-on lessons. Click here for more on this popular resource.
A celebration of the teaching profession, and the power of a teacher's conviction that all students can learn. This profile of East Harlem Tech/PS 72's Kay Toliver has become one of the most-widely used staff development resources in the country.