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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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6th Grade - Bundle - 50 Activities
The 6th Grade bundle includes all activities from the five separate 6th grade activity collections:
6th Grade - Ratios and Proportional Relationships - Ten Activities6th Grade - Statistics and Probability - Ten Activities6th Grade - Number System - Ten Activities6th Grade - Geometry - Ten Activities6th Grade - Expressions and Equations - Ten Activities
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6th Grade – Ratios and Pro
6th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 6.G.A.3
+38
6th Grade - Ratios and Proportional Relationships - Ten Activities
6th Grade – Ratios and Proportional Relationships includes ten activities that help students develop mastery of the mathematical practices within the content area of ratios and proportional relationships. For educators for whom the Common Core Standards are important, each activity is referenced to the sixth grade ratio and proportional relationships standards. The description of each standard follows:
6.RP.A.1. Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio rela
6th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.RP.A.1
, 6.RP.A.2
, 6.RP.A.3
+4
Make It Real: Explorations - Superbowl 2013 - Middle School, Common Core Aligned
Welcome to Explorations from Make It Real Learning (MIRL).
MIRL is helping students answer the “why” of mathematics through a collection of engaging real-world math activities that give you the tools to answer the question, “when am I ever going to use this?”
Explorations extend the standard MIRL two-page math activity into a much larger investigation of the mathematics of a topic. Explorations are ideally suited for group work, individual work, or even group competitions.
This Exploration ac
6th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
College Algebra: A Make It Real Approach
In 2013, College Algebra: A Make It Real Approach was named The Most Promising New Textbook by the Textbook and Academic Authors Association. This engaging textbook helps students make sense of the world through a mathematical lens and has been used by thousands of students at high schools and colleges. The book typically retails for $150+. In 2019, the author regained the rights to the text and is making it available to Teachers Pay Teachers customers at the remarkable price of $40. This ve
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Algebra 2, Math, Other (Math)
Make It Real: Explorations - Petabyte - Middle School, Common Core Aligned
Welcome to Explorations from Make It Real Learning (MIRL).
MIRL is helping students answer the “why” of mathematics through a collection of engaging real-world math activities that give you the tools to answer the question, “when am I ever going to use this?”
Explorations extend the standard MIRL two-page math activity into a much larger investigation of the mathematics of a topic. Explorations are ideally suited for group work, individual work, or even group competitions.
This Exploration ac
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
Precalculus: A Make It Real Approach
In 2012, Precalculus: A Make It Real Approach was first published. The textbook has been used by thousands of students at high schools and colleges. This engaging textbook helps students make sense of the world through a mathematical lens. The book typically retails for $200+. In 2019, the author regained the rights to the text and is making it available to Teachers Pay Teachers customers at the remarkable price of $40. This version contains the same content as the original text minus the p
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Math, Other (Math), PreCalculus
Make It Real: Measuring Milk - Changing Units of Measure
"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 an activity built around a real-world context.
Focusing on these NCTM standards:
- Change units of measure through dimensional analysis
- Multiply fractions
- Write improper fractions as mixed numbers
Download contains:
- One engaging real-world math activity (two pages)
- Worked-out solutions (two pages)
- Activity Objectives
- Cover, copyright, and letter fro
6th - 7th
Applied Math, Fractions, Other (Math)
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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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