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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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Preview of Make It Real: Fractions, Percents, and Decimals 1 - Activity Collection

Make It Real: Fractions, Percents, and Decimals 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 Fractions, Percents and Decimals 1 collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From cooking in the kitchen to shopping the sale, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understanding. Rest assured that each activity integrates real w
Preview of Make It Real: Fractions Percents Decimals 3 - Activity Collection

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
Preview of Make It Real: Fractions Percents Decimals 4 - Activity Collection

Make It Real: Fractions Percents Decimals 4 - 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 IV collection contains 10 real-world math activities that demonstrate everyday applications of mathematics. From Body Mass Index: Working with a Measure of Fitness to Gardening with Mathematics: Working the Ratios, the activities provide learners with valuable life skills in addition to mathematical understandi
Preview of Make It Real: The Price of Gasoline: Working with Gas Prices

Make It Real: The Price of Gasoline: Working with Gas Prices

"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 with a Common-Core-Standards-aligned activity built around a real-world context. Focusing on these Common Core standards: - 4.NF.5 - 4.NF.6 Download contains: - One engaging real-world math activity (two pages) - Worked-out solutions (two pages) - Getting started, copyright, and cover. Grade Level Targeted: 4 Great for inverted / flipped classrooms!
Preview of Make It Real: Fraction Situations #1: Working with Fractions

Make It Real: Fraction Situations #1: Working with Fractions

"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 with a Common-Core-Standards-aligned activity built around a real-world context. Focusing on this Common Core standard: - 4.NF.3 Download contains: - One engaging real-world math activity (two pages) - Worked-out solutions (two pages) - Getting started, copyright, and cover. Grade Level Targeted: 4 Great for inverted / flipped classrooms!
Preview of Make It Real: Shopping for Bargains: Working with Money

Make It Real: Shopping for Bargains: Working with Money

"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 with a Common-Core-Standards-aligned activity built around a real-world context. Focusing on these Common Core standards: - 6.RP.3 - 4.NF.6 Download contains: - One engaging real-world math activity (two pages) - Worked-out solutions (two pages) - Getting started, copyright, and cover. Grade Levels Targeted: 4, 6 Great for inverted / flipped classrooms!
Preview of Make It Real: What is a Fraction? Working with the Meaning of Fraction

Make It Real: What is a Fraction? Working with the Meaning of Fraction

"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 with a Common-Core-Standards-aligned activity built around a real-world context. Focusing on these Common Core standards: - 4.NF.4 - 3.NF.1 - 3.NF.3 - 3.G.2 Download contains: - One engaging real-world math activity (two pages) - Worked-out solutions (two pages) - Getting started, copyright, and cover. Grade Levels Targeted: 3, 4 Great for inverted / flipped class
Preview of Make It Real: Fraction Situations #3: Working with Fractions

Make It Real: Fraction Situations #3: Working with Fractions

"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 with a Common-Core-Standards-aligned activity built around a real-world context. Focusing on these Common Core standards: - 4.NF.3 - 4.MD.2 Download contains: - One engaging real-world math activity (two pages) - Worked-out solutions (two pages) - Getting started, copyright, and cover. Grade Level Targeted: 4 Great for inverted / flipped classrooms!
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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 />