About Visual Mathematics
Visual Mathematics is an innovative middle school program built around the NCTM Standards. It began as a collection of suggestions for implementing the Math and the Mind's Eye philosophy and teaching activities. After extensive field testing Visual Math expanded to a series of three one-year courses for students in grades 5-10.
In a Visual Math classroom students become active participants who discuss their mathematical thinking. Activity-based investigations emphasize conceptual understanding and problem solving. Models and manipulatives provide the context for learning about important mathematical relationships.
Students explore number theory, fractions, decimals, measurement, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, and more. Topics resurface in new or expanded contexts across the program, allowing students to broaden and deepen their mathematical understanding and to see how topics are related.
What They're Saying
What I really learned in math this year is that learning is fun. I really loved all the drawings and now I can just see how everything fits together in my mind, and I do that in everything, not just in math. Before, I never wanted to do my homework and I never wanted to pay attention in class, but now I just love coming to school.
- Grade 8 Student, San Juan Islands, WA
Components
Each of the three courses in the Visual Math series contains dozens of lessons and a complete year-long plan with regular homework assignments, embedded assessment, and practical suggestions for implementation. More »
Sample Materials
To help you become more familiar with the Visual Math program we offer sample chapters from each course as well as several sections from Starting Points for Implementing Visual Mathematics. More »
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