Math Decoded: Explaining the Why Behind the Numbers and How They Operate (Corwin Mathematics Series)
by James Tanton
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Math Decoded
Mathematics often feels like a collection of disconnected rules, but what if you could uncover their underlying story? In Math Decoded: Explaining the Why Behind the Numbers and How They Operate, author James Tanton provides educators with a compelling and accessible guide to understanding the logic, purpose, and poetry behind numbers and arithmetic.
Move away from simply teaching formulas and procedures. Instead, discover the coherent and human story of mathematics that will enliven your classroom and deepen your own mathematical knowledge.
By addressing the "why" questions students frequently ask, this book offers clarity on tricky concepts such as dividing by zero, fractions, and negative numbers through these key features
- Engaging Structure: Each chapter begins with a thought-provoking question, explores real-world scenarios, and culminates in bold insights and classroom activities.
- Grade-Banded Tasks: Includes classroom activities for elementary to high school, ensuring relevance for multiple grade levels.
- Comprehensive Resources: Accompanied by videos, supplemental essays, and practical tools to deepen the learning experience.
- Accessible Style: Written in a friendly, relatable tone to explain mathematics’ most mystifying and rigorous topics.
The book, Math Decoded: Explaining the Why Behind the Numbers and How They Operate (Corwin Mathematics Series) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9798348809287 in Paperback by James Tanton may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
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- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Author
- James Tanton
- Format
- Paperback
- Published
- Feb 4, 2026
- ISBN-13
- 9798348809287
- Pages
- 312
- Carton quantity
- 14 copies
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