This comprehensive functional math series consists of the Explore Math Series (Explore Math and Explore Math 2) and Explore Budgeting. All the resources follow a simple lesson format: lessons in the Teacher’s Manuals are organized with a learning objective, materials list, and step-by-step teaching procedure. The Student Books offer clear graphics to engage students and tackle tough concepts with such visual cues. Consumable Student Workbooks give students an opportunity to keep and share their progress in math with peers, parents, and instructional staff.
First, Explore Math focuses on functional math concepts like spending money, telling time, scheduling, following maps, interpreting graphs, and understanding paychecks. Then, Explore Math 2 expands these concepts and links them to a particular character’s life through four chapters: Home, Work, Community, and Leisure Math. Lastly, Explore Budgeting links activities to characters’ real-life experiences as they learn how to budget on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Transition Math helps students apply practical math concepts to real-world situations. With the acquisition of these math skills, students become active participants in the world around them.
