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Introducing the new generation of Tops Problem-Solving Decks Fifty, theme-based MEGA Projects per grade level contain mathematical explorations performed in the classroom and the community Projects explore arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability, number theory, and statistics and connect math to other studies such as:<br> -- space and earth science<br> -- biology, chemistry, physics<br> -- social studies<br> -- art, architecture, music<br> -- sports, businessEach 8 x 10 project card details content and materials, asks questions that pique students' curiosity, and poses a Find Out question or action to follow. Students' final presentations include reports, dramatizations, models, and discussions.Teacher Resource Guides (each approx. 120 pp.) with blackline masters feature:<br> -- Curriculum Links, connecting project themes with other disciplines<br> -- annotated resource lists<br> -- math knowledge, computation skills, and problem-solving processes applied<br> -- classroom organization and project management guidelines<br> -- evaluation and assessment instruments<br> -- letters to family