Linda...inOwasso Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 But, at $15 a book... they clearly weren't created for home educators. Before breaking down and just splurging on a few sets, I thought I would at least see if anyone from the hive: 1) knows where you can buy something similar, but less expensive? 2) has some they would like to sell? I realize they could be self-made, but not by me. I don't have the mathematical mind for it. I just have to have some though... that much I know! For those who don't know what I'm talking about... Marcy Cook is a math genius who has produced numerous (rather crude hand-drawn) pages of every sort of mathematical problem imaginable. The student uses 10 foam number tiles (0-9) to solve the problems on each page. Each # can only be used once. Her website is: http://www.marcycookmath.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda...inOwasso Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Drats! I was hoping someone would have a wonderful suggestion. Thanks anyway guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Have you been reading Teach Like You Hair's on Fire? :) I seriously coveted so many materials after I finished that book, LOL! I have never found anything similar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda...inOwasso Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 LOL Angela... that's where I learned of these materials too! Sadly, I read the book over 6 months ago and still can't get the desire for these tiles out of my heart & mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Marcy Cook math We use all the Marcy Cook 100 Ideas and my third graders love doing it! http://www.marcycookmath.com'>http://www.marcycookmath.com'>http://www.marcycookmath.com'>http://www.marcycookmath.com Third Grade Team - Lakeway Elementary Math with Marcy Cook Marcy Cook Math resources are hands-on math materials that engage all levels of learners on a large variety of math topics. The Learning Center has a tremendous library of Marcy Cook math, which not only makes learning very effective but is also a lot of fun. - I taught fifth and sixth grade for 15 years and absolutely love Marcy Cook and the math ideas she has. You can do a search for her on google.com and I'm sure you'd find her website with no problem. Her books are probably close to $15 by now, but worth every cent. The book "I have..." is great for mental math and covers a huge range of standards. Another great book of hers is Bulletin Boards... in which you put up a variety of numbers in different sizes, shapes and colors and then ask questions regarding them. It's excellent for following directions and math skills as well. Once you start using her books you won't know how you survived without them. -- I definitely agree about Marcy Cook. You'll also want to consider her activity cards. They are about $15/packet and the student has to use logic to place digit tiles from 0-9 in the correct positions to solve all of the problems. They cover virtually every skill you can think of. My students also like a variety of games including 24 (great for mental math), Yahtzee (multiplication and addition), Mastermind (deductive reasoning), Equate (like Scrabble with numbers and symbols) and Set (set theory). If you have access to computers, 2 great programs are Ice Cream Truck and Math Arena. Ice Cream Truck is a business simulation and Math Arena can be played for mixed practice or used for a specific skill. -- http://illuminations.nctm.org/lessonplans/3-5/solution-35/index.html... Possible Solution Sets-- This lesson focuses on forming numbers to meet specific requirements. Careful reading of information and understanding of mathematical language are important to finding appropriate solutions. Using the problem-solving strategies of looking for patterns and establishing an organized list will aid students in finding all the possible solution sets. This lesson is taken from "Ideas: Possible Solution Sets" by Marcy Cook -- http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?id=U75 http://www.wrightgroup.com/index.php/programsummary?isbn=0076033481&longCopy=Y Here is a Set of 40 UNUSED Math STUDENT Workbooks (only 30 books are pictured below, but this lot will include 40 books) - MathLand ARITHMETWISTS by MARCY COOK © 1995 by Creative Publications ISBN# 1-56107-626-0 - One side is EQUATIONS and the other side is NUMBER COMBINATIONS - These workbooks say 3 on the back (3rd grade) and are Level D These books are student practice books. There are 24 pages of "Equations" on one side and when you flip the book over, there are 24 pages of "Number Combinations" on the other side. There isn't a table of contents, but here is a summary of what is written on the inside cover to "Dear Student,..." - This is an arithmetic practice books for a student. The student can work at his/her own pace after finishing class math projects, in free time, or as a homework assignment. The "twist" in these problems is that there are many answers to one problem and the student's job is to figure out a good way to work the problem. The student can possibly use manipulative (Numeral Tiles, dominoes, Pattern Blocks, or a calcalutor) to help solve the problems or work with a partner or on his/her own. -- We will continue to use Marcy Cook Math - the students love the challenge. Their problem solving strategies especially guess-and-check are really improving! -- http://www.etacuisenaire.com/catalog/product?deptId=PROBLEMSOLVING&d0=MATH&d1=PROBLEMSOLVING&d2=4276&prodId=4276 http://homeschool.edresources.com/ProductInfo.aspx?itemid=181618 -- Wendy Murdoch A great math resource for various topics is Marcy Cook Math. She has a ton of resources to buy for using tiles that are numbered from 1-9. The activities require students to arrange the tiles in the appropriate spot. For example, 7 + __ = 1__ (6,3), etc. It is great for students working on problem solving skills. The tile task cards come in sets of 20. It could be a homework assignment, and the students receive a different card each week. For more information go to http://www.marcycookmath.com -- Does this help? http://www.wrightgroup.com/index.php/programcomp?isbn=0076033481 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallory Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I haven't actually seen the Marcy Cook sets, but when I read your post I thought of Think it Throughs from Discovery Toys https://www.discoverytoyslink.com/ecommerce/control/product?PURCHASE_STATE=STANDARD&product_id=3012 They seem to be a little cheaper, although probably not as thorough. But you can also get science, phonics, and reading books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jem Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Linda-Check out Sprout Classrooms.com. They have several for sale at $5 each. I know this is a bit late, but hope it helps anyhow! But, at $15 a book... they clearly weren't created for home educators. Before breaking down and just splurging on a few sets, I thought I would at least see if anyone from the hive: 1) knows where you can buy something similar, but less expensive? 2) has some they would like to sell? I realize they could be self-made, but not by me. I don't have the mathematical mind for it. I just have to have some though... that much I know! For those who don't know what I'm talking about... Marcy Cook is a math genius who has produced numerous (rather crude hand-drawn) pages of every sort of mathematical problem imaginable. The student uses 10 foam number tiles (0-9) to solve the problems on each page. Each # can only be used once. Her website is: www.marcycookmath.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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