About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child finds abstract math concepts, like negative numbers, confusing or disconnected from real life. Part of the acclaimed Math in Context series, this book explains integers and data trends using tangible scenarios like sea level, temperature changes, and financial markets. It helps build confidence by making complex topics understandable and sparks curiosity by answering the question 'When will I ever use this?'. For middle schoolers, it's an excellent supplement to classroom learning, offering a practical, problem-solving approach that makes math feel relevant and engaging.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This is a secular educational text focused entirely on mathematical concepts. There are no sensitive topics.
Ideal Reader
A 10 to 12-year-old who is either struggling with or excelling at pre-algebra concepts. This reader benefits from seeing math applied to tangible situations rather than just abstract drills. They might be asking 'why do I need to learn this?' and this book provides concrete, engaging answers.
Parent Prep
This book is designed like a workbook and is best used interactively. Parents should be prepared to work through some examples with their child, especially if the child is using it for remediation. No content requires previewing, but parents might want to review the first section on sea level to understand the book's teaching approach before diving in with their child. A parent hears their child say, "I hate math, it's so boring" or "I don't get negative numbers at all, it doesn't make any sense." The child's grades in math may be slipping, or they may be expressing frustration and a lack of confidence in the subject.
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