LibGuides: Grade 11-12: Math Workplace Prep: Grade 11

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Gizmos Mathematics This link opens in a new window
Gizmos are interactive math simulations for grades 9-12. Over 400 Gizmos aligned to the latest standards help educators bring powerful new learning experiences to the classroom. (REGISTRATION NUMBER REQUIRED FOR HOME DOWNLOAD)
Science in Context This link opens in a new window
For students in Gr. 6+, this database provides articles, images, video, and audio on topics including: biology, chemistry, earth & environmental science, general science, health & medicine, math, engineering, technology, physics and astronomy, as well as scientist biographies. Teacher lesson plans and ON curriculum correlations are also available.
Mathies This link opens in a new window
For Ontario K-12 students, educators and parents/guardians. Math games, activities, learning tools and supports.

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Everyday Math for Everyday Life: A Handbook for When It Just Doesn't Add Up
ISBN: 0446677264
Everyday math skills can be painlessly learned and easily mastered, transforming readers from a person who doesn't know the meaning of APR into someone who understands credit card rates. Ryan's guide is broken into sections which review basic arithmetic from fractions to percents.
Everyday Life Math
ISBN: 1616514086
The reproducible lessons in each of the six books in this series presents topics students are likely to encounter in everyday life. Each book contains problems that involve estimation, equations, mental math, calculators, and critical thinking. Additional concept-specific skills in each book include graphing, averages, statistics, ratios, and mea surement. These 112-page reproducible books include teacher notes and tips, answer keys, reference guides, lessons, unit reviews, and more.