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This is an extension of poem Maya Climb by Nine published in the book Egg-cellent Math Poems and also delivered in power point. Students can cut and fold Maya men paper counters for use when working multiplication or division problems. Continuing to integrate math, language arts and social studies, word problems are included with a breakdown of the 5Ws to help in understanding the problem. This packet includes reward stickers for younger students, a glossary, individual counters, and place mar

Math poem The Mayan Climb by Nine integrates the nine times table and information about the Maya. This power point can be used in a math class along with Mayan men math counters also found at www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Consuello-Battin. The poem could also be used when covering ancient peoples in social studies.