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Description of MM Program & Materials
Exercise Books
The Mortensen "more than Math" Program consists of 210 exercise books defined in Five strands: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculus, Measurement and Problem-Solving. They are arranged in Five levels approximating in difficulty as follows:
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Level 1 2 3 4 5 |
School Grade K - 3 4 - 6 7 - 8 9 - 10 11-12 |
Contains (10 books in each): Alg, Arith, Calc, Meas, P.S. Alg, Arith, Calc, Meas, P.S. Alg, Arith, Calc, Meas, P.S. Alg, Calc, Meas, P.S. Alg, Calc, |
Scope & Sequence of Exercise Books: detail
This can only be approximate as curricula vary from district to district and many do not include some topics at particular grades. The table above is shown only as a guide to purchasing materials. All arithmetic is covered before grade 9 for example, and yes we have "Kindergarten Calculus!"
The books are numbered but, nothing in Book One Level One Algebra indicates the Student's intended age, thus it may be used with teenagers or adults as readily as with elementary aged pupils depending on their ability.
The exercise books increase in difficulty incrementally as the numbers grow higher. Once a student has done all 210 exercise books she will have covered the entire school curriculum in mathematics as prescribed by most school districts. Some variations are inevitable as the program is used throughout North America from Florida to Alaska in Australia and in Europe, by independent schools and in Public Schools with adult learners and in Montessori Pre-schools.
Scope & Sequence of Ex. Books
Manuals
There are Teacher's Manuals with each of the first Three Levels only The manuals closely parallel the exercise books. Each page, every example in the exercise books has an explanatory page in the manual. The manual includes illustrations of the manipulatives to be used and even an "idealized dialogue" between teacher and pupil, demonstrating the use of key phrases.
Where the Mortensen Manuals parallel the exercise books my Teacher's Handbook covers a topic, say, Multiplication vertically across all modes: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, algebra, at once showing the teaching method and emphasizing the transference of skills.
The Teacher (or Parent) having once acquired facility with the method may apply it to any example taken from any source. The Mortensen Manuals enable the teacher to pick out coaching techniques for an example giving difficulty to a student, spontaneously on request - a great help when you have many students working independently at their own pace.
Manipulatives
These come in three kinds from Mortensen:
Base Ten blocks - ½ inch scale plastic blocks,
hollow, (open on one side - to be used as negatives,)
and with gradations on one side for counting.
Ranging from units to tens, and hundred squares,
5"x5", smooth on one side for use as X-squares,
gridded on the other for use in arithmetic.
The Combo Kit - $225
This is the primary toolbox. Pretty much all
examples can be done with
combo blocks (1/2" scale) Seen at right below.
- even fractions and large numbers.
Combo kit includes: 9x100 squares, 40x10 bars,
9 each of 2 through 9, 24x1, assorted extras.
This set of manipulatives is used from Kindergarten
examples to University level problem solving and
it is urged that teachers employ manipulatives
at all levels of competence and difficulty.
Basic Operations Tiles - smaller scale pieces
in units, tens, hundreds, thousands, and a ten
thousand square - for operations with four and
five figure numbers and decimals. Also useful
for trigonometry.
Fractions Overlays - plastic tiles, transparent
and opaque on a 5"x5" standard unit with coloured
strips to show halves, thirds, fourths, fifths,
sixths, sevenths, eighths, and ninths.
Purchasing the above materials may be possible
through the official supply channels in some
states in the U.S.A. or directly from Mortensen
Math World headquarters in Idaho via their website.
geoff @ geoffwhite.ws
Prices vary as currency fluctuates.
It may be possible to purchase from ESC
more economically than from Mortensen direct.
Please Inquire.
The price list attached is, of course,
is subject to change.
Shipping costs vary.
combo blocks (1/2" scale) Seen at right below.
- even fractions and large numbers.
Combo kit includes: 9x100 squares, 40x10 bars,
9 each of 2 through 9, 24x1, assorted extras.
This set of manipulatives is used from Kindergarten examples to University level problem solving and it is urged that teachers employ manipulatives at all levels of competence and difficulty.
Basic Operations Tiles - smaller scale pieces in units, tens, hundreds, thousands, and a ten thousand square - for operations with four and five figure numbers and decimals. Also useful for trigonometry.
Fractions Overlays - plastic tiles, transparent and opaque on a 5"x5" standard unit with coloured strips to show halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, sevenths, eighths, and ninths.
Purchasing the above materials may be possible
through the official supply channels in some
states in the U.S.A. or directly from Mortensen
Math World headquarters in Idaho via their website.
geoff @ geoffwhite.ws
Prices vary as currency fluctuates.
It may be possible to purchase from ESC
more economically than from Mortensen direct.
Please Inquire.
The price list attached is, of course,
is subject to change.
Shipping costs vary.
Teacher's Handbook for Teaching Math with Manipulatives using the Mortensen Method
A must have for homeschoolers and teachers alike.
$79, ($20 shipping)
includes FREE 5-hour VHS tape of my workshop(if ordered by Jan 31, 2012)
AND skip counting audio tape.
Inventory as of December 01, 2011
Exercise Books - US$20 per set
Level 1
10 books per set - $20 per set
Calculus - 22 sets on hand
Arithmetic - 2 sets on hand
Problem Solving - on order
Measurement - on order
Algebra - on order
Level 2
10 books per set - $20 per set
Calculus - on order
Arithmetic - 10 sets on hand
Problem Solving - 7 sets on hand
Measurement - on order
Algebra - on order
Level 3
(10 books per set) $20 per set
Calculus - 11 sets on hand
Arithmetic - on order
Problem Solving - 8 sets on hand
Measurement - 6 sets on hand
Algebra - 9 sets on hand
Manuals $35 each
1 of Level One Manual on hand
2 of Level Three Manual on hand
Manipulatives
Base Ten Blocks - $45 PLUS SHIPPING
description: (unit = 1/2" cube), 2x red 100 squares, 20 blue Ten bars, 25 green units
7 sets in stock - $45 PLUS SHIPPING (please inquire as rates vary)
