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This site will be a resource for teacher using the Math Explorations curriculum. For more information about Texas Mathworks visit our website Texas Mathworks. We hope you like this resource.

Background

Math Explorations follows several fundamental principles. First, learning math is not a spectator sport. The activities that fill the text and accompanying CD allow students to develop the major concepts through exploration and investigation rather than being given rules to follow. Second, students should learn algebraic thinking and the precise use of mathematical language to model problems. This is not done as an afterthought, but is woven in throughout the text. Third, students should be continually challenged to see patterns, and through this process develop the ability to solve progressively more difficult problems.