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Math guide TEACHER ? S GUIDE CTEACHER ? S GUIDE By the Numbers Mathematical Connections in Newspapers for Middle-Grade Students A project of the Newspaper Association of America Foundation The NAA Foundation strives to develop engaged and literate citizen

TEACHER ? S GUIDE CTEACHER ? S GUIDE By the Numbers Mathematical Connections in Newspapers for Middle-Grade Students A project of the Newspaper Association of America Foundation The NAA Foundation strives to develop engaged and literate citizens in our diverse society through investment in and support of programs designed to enhance student achievement through newspaper readership and appreciation of the First Amendment Text by Hot Topics Hot Serials Edited by Marina Hendricks Design by Brecher Design Group NAA Foundation Gallows Road Suite Vienna VA - - www naafoundation org Table of Contents Introduction Worksheet Math Scavenger Hunt Introductory Activities Worksheet Math Scavenger Hunt Handout Solving Word Problems Working With Proportions Percentages Money-Related Lessons Computing Averages Mean Median and Mode Finding Percentages Worksheet Job Percentages Measurement Worksheet Math Scavenger Hunt Math Anxiety Handout Math Anxiety at School Handout Math Anxiety at Home Money Matters Worksheet Budgeting for an Apartment Worksheet The Million-Dollar Mission Fun Math Tips and Tricks Other Financial Literacy Lessons Financial Literacy Glossary Roman Numerals Handout Math Scavenger Hunt Word Problems Math Quick Hits Resources By the Numbers Mathematical Connections in Newspapers for Middle-Grade Students C TEACHER ? S GUIDE Mathematical Connections in Newspapers for Middle-Grade Students Introduction Mathematics may be more important now than ever Math is the language of technology and it is used to solve problems in engineering economics communication and many other diverse ?elds Math enables us to advance our understanding of our ever-changing world and to manage the technologies that help us to live successful and productive lives Strong math skills are vital as we move forward in the information age The middle grades are critical to developing those skills as students continue to build on the mathematical learning foundation they began in elementary school Their conceptions about themselves and their abilities will form the strategies with which they approach learning throughout the rest of their lives Ultimately those self-concepts will have an impact on their opportunities in life It is extremely important then that students ?nd the math experience in middle school both demanding and supportive For this reason and others teachers are challenged daily to ?nd new ways of engaging students in learning by using meaningful activities and relevant material It is clear that students learn best when they are motivated and studying material that is relevant to their lives The newspaper is of tremendous value in bringing the real world of authentic data into the classroom Newspapers motivate students by o ?ering them the opportunity to learn with reality Students can put the concepts they learn into the context of the here and now In addition newspapers are adaptable to all levels of ability and interest The wide variety of features provides something interesting for every reader From the front-page news to sports to the comics students are sure to ?nd material that makes them want to interact with the printed word Newspapers build lifelong reading habits because they provide material that people can read from childhood through adulthood Newspapers incorporated