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We are colleagues focused on making math real:
<br /><br /><strong>Frank Wilson:</strong> <br />
I am an award-winning author and educator with more than 15 years of college-level teaching experience. I have written 7 college-level textbooks and more than 200 stand-alone learning activities used by learners worldwide. I have created student-empowered learning environments as a professor at the following institutions:<br />
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 2005 - present<br />
- Green River Community College, 2000 - 2005<br />
- United States Air Force Academy, 1998 - 2000<br />
- Rio Salado College, 1997 - 1998<br />
- Brigham Young University, 1992 - 1994<br /><br /><br /><strong>Scott Adamson:</strong><br />
Scott is an award-winning professor who strives to help students develop mathematical reasoning and persistent problem solving as they make sense of big mathematical ideas. He structures the classroom environment so that students are afforded the opportunity to make sense of mathematics and strives to develop enthusiastic learners in the classroom.<br /><br />
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Residential Mathematics Faculty - Chandler, Arizona, 1998 – present<br />
- Research in Innovation in Mathematics and Science Education (RIMSE), Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 2008 – 2010
<br />- Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology (CRESMET)
<br />- Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 2007 – 2008 academic year
<br />- Chandler Unified School District, Secondary Mathematics Teacher Specialist - Chandler, Arizona, 1996 – 1998
<br />- Chandler High School, Mathematics Teacher - Chandler, Arizona, 1991 – 1998
<br />- Payson High School, Mathematics Teacher - Payson, Arizona, 1988 - 1991
<br />- Intel Corporation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Summer Institute - Chandler, Arizona, Summers 1993 – 2001
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Make It Real: Activity Library Vol 2: 110 real-world math activities
"When am I ever going to use this?"
It is a question that has plagued math teachers for decades. Now you can answer the question.
The Make It Real Learning Activity Library, Volume 2 contains 110 engaging common core real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Buying Candy: Finding Unit Cost to Let Us Count the Ways: Working the License Plate Combinations, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understand
3rd - 12th
Applied Math, Math
Make It Real: Fractions Percents Decimals 3 - Activity Collection
"When am I ever going to use this?"
It is a question that has plagued math teachers for decades. Now you can answer the question.
The Make It Real Learning Fractions, Percents, Decimals III collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Election Results: Converting Percents to Fractions to The Price of Gasoline: Working with Gas Prices, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understand
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Decimals, Fractions
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - CALIFORNIA
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - MASSACHUSETTS
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: Arithmetic 1 - Activity Collection
"When am I ever going to use this?"
It is a question that has plagued math teachers for decades. Now you can answer the question.
The Make It Real Learning Arithmetic 1 collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Caring for Pets to Sharing Snacks, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Rest assured that each activity integrates real world information not just "realist
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Arithmetic
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - NEVADA
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - NEBRASKA
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - INDIANA
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - TEXAS
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - ILLINOIS
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - MAINE
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - OKLAHOMA
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - MARYLAND
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - SOUTH DAKOTA
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - NEW JERSEY
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - IDAHO
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - HAWAII
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - ARKANSAS
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - ALABAMA
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
Make It Real: States by the Numbers - SOUTH CAROLINA
States by the Numbers is a real-world math adventure across the United States. Learn about your favorite state or states by delving into place values, rounding, estimation, fractions and percentages.
There are 50 workbooks in the series - one for each state. The data in each workbook is taken directly from the Census Bureau's 2008 Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Each workbook includes basic instruction and 80 practice problems. Additionally, the "What's the big idea?" pages give lea
3rd - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Place Value
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About the store
Experience
We are colleagues focused on making math real:
<br /><br /><strong>Frank Wilson:</strong> <br />
I am an award-winning author and educator with more than 15 years of college-level teaching experience. I have written 7 college-level textbooks and more than 200 stand-alone learning activities used by learners worldwide. I have created student-empowered learning environments as a professor at the following institutions:<br />
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 2005 - present<br />
- Green River Community College, 2000 - 2005<br />
- United States Air Force Academy, 1998 - 2000<br />
- Rio Salado College, 1997 - 1998<br />
- Brigham Young University, 1992 - 1994<br /><br /><br /><strong>Scott Adamson:</strong><br />
Scott is an award-winning professor who strives to help students develop mathematical reasoning and persistent problem solving as they make sense of big mathematical ideas. He structures the classroom environment so that students are afforded the opportunity to make sense of mathematics and strives to develop enthusiastic learners in the classroom.<br /><br />
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Residential Mathematics Faculty - Chandler, Arizona, 1998 – present<br />
- Research in Innovation in Mathematics and Science Education (RIMSE), Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 2008 – 2010
<br />- Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology (CRESMET)
<br />- Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 2007 – 2008 academic year
<br />- Chandler Unified School District, Secondary Mathematics Teacher Specialist - Chandler, Arizona, 1996 – 1998
<br />- Chandler High School, Mathematics Teacher - Chandler, Arizona, 1991 – 1998
<br />- Payson High School, Mathematics Teacher - Payson, Arizona, 1988 - 1991
<br />- Intel Corporation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Summer Institute - Chandler, Arizona, Summers 1993 – 2001
Teaching style
Our passion is helping mathematics students answer the question, "When am I ever going to use this?" By bringing interesting and engaging real world contexts into the classroom, we help students look at the world through a mathematical lens. When learners begin to see that mathematics is not an isolated subject in school but rather a powerful tool that can help them make smart decisions, they become motivated and empowered. The learning activities I create engage and empower students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
<strong>Frank:</strong><br />
- Textbook and Academic Authors Association TEXTY textbook excellence award, 2007, 2012<br />
- Green River Community College Make Their Day staff award, 2005 <br />
- Faculty Excellence Award, Green River Community College, 2001<br />
- Calculus Division Instructor of the Year, US Air Force Academy, 2000<br />
- Education and Training Manager of the Year, Luke Air Force Base, AZ, 1996<br /><br /><strong>Scott:</strong><br />
- American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges Teaching Excellence Award, 2007<br />
- Maricopa Institute of Learning Fellow, 2001-2002<br />
- American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges INPUT Award - Maricopa Mathematics Modules, 2000<br />
- Intel Innovations in Education Award, 1998<br />
- Phoenix Suns Outstanding Arizona Educator, 1997<br />
- Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, State Finalis
My own education history
<strong>Frank:</strong><br />
- Ph.D. candidate, Business Admin., Northcentral University, 2012<br />
- M.S. Mathematics, Brigham Young University, 1994<br />
- B.S. Mathematics, Brigham Young University, 1992<br /><br /><strong>Scott:</strong><br />
- Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction–Mathematics Education from Arizona State University.<br />
- B.S. and M.A.T. in Mathematics Education from Northern Arizona University<br />
Additional biographical information
<strong>Frank:</strong><br />
- Husband and father of six children.<br />
- Resident of Arizona<br /><br /><strong>Scott:</strong><br />
- Husband and father of four children.<br />
- Resident of Arizona<br />
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