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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:

Level			School Grade		Contains (10 books in each):
Level One 		K - 3			Alg, Arith, Calc, Meas, P.S.
Level Two		4 - 6			Alg, Arith, Calc, Meas, P.S.
Level Three		7 - 8			Alg, Arith, Calc, Meas, P.S.
Level Four		9 - 10			Alg, Calc, Meas, P.S.
Level Five		11-12			Alg, Calc,

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.

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 this 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. 
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.
In Canada, materials may be purchased from 

Education Systems Canada, 
c/o Geoff White, 
#3, 3107a - 31St Ave.,
Vernon, BC,
V1T 2G9

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 July 31st, 2010)
AND skip counting audio tape.

Inventory as of June 07, 2010

Exercise Books - US$15 per set

Level 1

10 books per set - $15 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 - $15 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) $15 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 $27 each

1 of Level One Manual on hand

2 of Level Three Manual on hand

Manipulatives

Base Ten Blocks - $35 PLUS SHIPPING

7 sets in stock - $35 PLUS SHIPPING (please inquire as rates vary)

Combo Kits

Everything you need for k-12 - $225 USD + shipping ~$20 in N.A.