This is part two of a two-part SMSG mathematics text for junior high school students. Key ideas emphasized are structure of arithmetic from an algebraic viewpoint, the real number system as a progressing development, and metric and non-metric relations in geometry. Chapter topics include real numbers, similar triangles, variation, non-metric…

This is part two of a two-part SMSG mathematics text for junior high school students. Key ideas emphasized are structure of arithmetic from an algebraic viewpoint, the real number system as a progressing development, and metric and non-metric relations in geometry. Chapter topics include the rational number system; parallels, parallelograms,…

This third unit in the SMSG junior high mathematics series is the teacher's commentary for Unit 1. A time allotment for each of the chapters in Unit 1 is suggested. Then, for each of the chapters in Unit 1, the objectives for that chapter are specified, the mathematics is discussed, some teaching suggestions are provided, the answers to exercises…

This fourth unit in the SMSG junior high mathematics series is the teacher's commentary for Unit 2. A time allotment for each of the chapters in Unit 2 is suggested. Then, for each of the chapters in Unit 2, the objectives for that chapter are specified, the mathematics is discussed, some teaching suggestions are provided, the answers to exercises…

This seventh unit in the SMSG junior high mathematics series is the teacher's commentary for Unit 5. A time allotment for each of the chapters in Unit 5 is suggested. Then, for each of the chapters in Unit 5, the objectives for that chapter are specified, the mathematics is discussed, some teaching suggestions are provided, the answers to…

This eighth unit in the SMSG junior high mathematics series is the teacher's commentary for Unit 6. A time allotment for each of the chapters in Unit 6 is suggested. Then, for each of the chapters in Unit 6, the objectives for that chapter are specified, the mathematics is discussed, some teaching suggestions are provided, the answers to exercises…

This is part one of a two-part SMSG mathematics text for junior high school students. Key ideas emphasized are structure of arithmetic from an algebraic viewpoint, the real number system as a progressing development, and metric and non-metric relations in geometry. Chapter topics include number line and coordinates, equations, scientific notation,…

This is a supplementary SMSG mathematics text for junior high school students. Key ideas emphasized are structure of arithmetic from an algebraic viewpoint, the real number system as a progressing development, and metric and non-metric relations in geometry. Chapter topics include sets, projective geometry, open and closed paths, finite…

This is part three of a three-part manual for teachers using SMSG junior high school text materials. Each chapter contains an introduction and a collection of sample test questions. Each section contains a discussion related to the topic at hand and answers to all the exercises. Chapter topics include: (1) non-metric geometry; (2) volumes and…

This sixth unit in the SMSG junior high mathematics series is a student text covering the following topics: permutations and selections; probability; similar triangles and variation; non-metric geometry; volumes and surface areas; the sphere; and unsolved problems in mathematics. (DT)

This is a supplementary manual for teachers using SMSG junior high school text materials. A chapter-by-chapter commentary on the text is given as well as answers to all the exercises. Chapter topics include: (1) sets; (2) projective geometry; (3) repeating decimals; (4) tests for divisibility; (5) finite differences; and (6) prime numbers. (MP)

This is part one of a two-part manual for teachers using SMSG junior high school text materials. For each chapter, a brief overview is given and sample test questions are listed. Each section contains a discussion of the topic at hand and answers to all the exercises. Chapter topics include: (1) what is mathematics; (2) numeration; (3) whole…

This is part one of a two-part manual for teachers using SMSG junior high school text materials. A chapter-by-chapter commentary on the text is given as well as answers to all the exercises. Chapter topics include: (1) number line and coordinates; (2) equations; (3) scientific notation; (4) applications of percent; and (5) congruence and the…

This is part one of a three-part manual for teachers using SMSG junior high school text materials. Each chapter contains an introduction and a collection of sample text questions. Each section contains a discussion related to the topic at hand and answers to all the exercises. Chapter topics include: (1) rational numbers and coordinates; (2)…

This first unit in the SMSG's junior high mathematics series is a student text covering the following topics: what is mathematics?; numeration; whole numbers; non-metric geometry; factoring and primes; the rational number system; measurement; and area, volume, weight, and time. (DT)