sobanski - visual math - see how math makes sense (le, 2002)

visual math [...]... numbers are the composite numbers Composite numbers have more than two factors Note that 1 isn’t composite either 20 visual math examples of different types of numbers So where do irrational and rational numbers fit into all this? Here’s how it works The first five letters of RATIONAL are R-A-T-I-O Rational numbers can be represented as a ratio of two integers In other words, it can be written as a decimal... indicate one-way streets 8 visual math 2 Can you place each labeled piece of the puzzle in the correct position? introduction 9 3 Little Harry finds his way to a curiosity shop and finds interest in a few knick-knacks Among them is an old kaleidoscope, which Harry seems to like very much The owner of the shop encourages Harry to take a look through the “scope” and to give it a few turns Doing so, Harry sees... symmetrical to the left side However, 5 circles are not symmetrical Can you find them? 12 visual math 5 In the math puzzle below, there is a specific relationship between the numbers in the squares Can you figure out the pattern and fill in the missing piece? introduction 13 solutions to chapter exercises 1 2 14 visual math 3 The correct answer is c Notice the central shapes: Also, if you notice the shape... dominance 6 visual math whole-brain learning strategies No matter which hemisphere of your brain is dominant, keeping both hemispheres actively involved in the learning process will help you make the most of your brain Here are some tips on creating a whole brain learning environment for yourself: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Learn in a relaxed environment The best recall occurs when brain wave patterns show a relaxed... and mathematical The left brain also deals with verbal and written inputs and adheres to rules Left brain processes are reality-based The processing in the right brain is holistic This means that learning occurs by first envisioning the whole picture Processing in this hemisphere is random The right brain is also color-sensitive This hemisphere is good at processing the concrete: things that can be seen,... your favorite hobby C going dancing and meeting new people 4 visual math 7 If choosing a vacation, you would A choose a place you’ve never been to B choose the same place you went last year C choose a place similar to one you’ve gone to before 8 Outside of special occasions, which best describes your wardrobe? A relaxed, with your own personal sense of style B neat and similar to that of others C not... for free Help Harry 10 visual math Judging from the choices given and the patterns in the kaleidoscope before and after each turn, pick the pattern that is most likely to appear when Harry turns the kaleidoscope again introduction 11 4 Margaret was working on an art project for school The right side of the dashed line in the figure below should be symmetrical to the left side However, 5 circles are... statistical data is more understandable? A visual data, such as a graph or chart B numerical data C Both ways are just as understandable to me 4 Which courses did you/do you enjoy most in school? A philosophy/creative writing B mathematics/science C I was not partial to any particular course 5 When choosing a movie to watch, you are more likely to enjoy A a non-fiction documentary B a realistic “whodunnit”... from black circle white square black triangle, and thus you might expect the next “12 o’clock” shape to be white A white circle would also make sense, as the pattern would go from circles in the periphery to squares, to triangles ᠬ ᠬ introduction 15 4 5 16 visual math brain dominance survey key Add up your score from the Brain Dominance Survey on pages 4–6 based on the following point values for each answer... attributes If your score is between the numbers 55–65, your brain functions on a bilateral level with equal right and left side attributes 18 visual math chapter one Number Concepts and Properties getting number savvy Numbers, numbers, numbers Before we begin to explore mathematical concepts and properties, let’s discuss number terminology The counting numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on, are also known . visual math