Life of Fred. Edgewood / Stanley F. Schmidt, Ph. D.
Material type:
TextSeries: Schmidt, Stanley F. Elementary series ; | Life of Fred. Math.Publisher: Reno, Nevada : Polka Dot Publishing, [2020]Copyright date: ©2020Description: 128 pages : illustrations ; 27 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780979107283
- 0979107288
- Edgewood
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 513 S354 | Available | 33111010793293 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The idea behind Life of Fred is that if students have an enjoyable experience and have fun doing their math, they will remember it and use it and have a good taste in their math about the whole subject. The sub-title on each of his math books is "As Serious As it Needs to Be". And that is just the point: math doesn't need to be horrid and dry. This is math-just as serious as it needs to be-and I can tell you from Louisa's smiles and chuckles, that's not very serious at all! As a bonus, these books are very low priced compared to any other math books on the market. (Compare to Saxon at 50-70). If you have a creative child who is languishing on traditional math programs, try Life of Fred! Math, As Serious As it Needs to Be! If you know your math facts (addition and multiplication) and you can read well, then the next step is to get to know Fred! Beware: This is not a traditional math book. This is a child-directed course. The student reads the adventure story, does the math problems that occur as a natural part of the story, and checks their answers (the solutions are right there for the looking.) And learns to love math in the process! You will not get the detailed formula explanations that you get in a traditional math book. I am still amazed that kids can read the story and learn the concepts, but they do!
Wednesday morning -- Meeting troubles -- Facing your fears -- Where's Edgewood? -- On the bus -- Fame -- Reading on the bus -- Bus stop -- Into Missouri -- View from the bus -- Glass of polka dots -- Sharing -- Flying -- Food and warmth -- Errors -- Warm -- Family -- To Edgewood -- To kittens.
"Life of Fred is a unique, complete (not supplemental), math program that uses a highly engaging narrative to teach math without fear and with enjoyment. Students follow the life of Fred Gauss (a math professor who grows up to the age of six), who has many humorous, unlikely, and zany adventures over the course of the curriculum. Math becomes relevant and important because the need for math occurs in Fred's life (and he sees math everywhere). Witty and truly entertaining, these books will engage students in a way unlike any other math program--while also instilling a solid understanding of the principles of mathematics without an abundance of repetitive drills. This series is perfect for inquisitive students who struggle with the relevance of math, or anyone looking for a creative approach to mathematic thinking! Edgewood is the fifth book in the Life of Fred Elementary Series, which is designed for students in grades 1-4"--Christianbook.com