NCTM 2009 News-At-A-Glance From Key Curriculum Press

Key Curriculum Press^® is dedicated to providing educators with the very best tools for helping students reach their potential in mathematics. Below is a summary of the new and improved products the company will be unveiling during the NCTM 2009 Annual Meeting & Exhibition.

The Geometer’s Sketchpad Version 5
Key Curriculum Press is offering educators a sneak preview of The Geometer’s Sketchpad^® Version 5. The new version of Sketchpad™ adds more power and convenience, extending its application across several curriculum topics. Expanded algebraic capabilities allow teachers and students to explore an even broader variety of subjects, while improved presentation capabilities offer a faster, clearer and more dynamic demonstration tool. The new Learning Center, with step-by-step tutorials, classroom-ready activities, and student-friendly tips in cartoon and video formats, makes it easy for teachers to use Sketchpad Version 5. To sign up for updates, visit www.keypress.com/gsp5.

Discovering Advanced Algebra, Second Edition
Discovering Advanced Algebra helps all learners develop a strong conceptual understanding of Algebra 2. The second edition offers teachers stronger support in preparing their students to meet state standards and excel in Algebra 2. The teacher’s edition has been redesigned to make important elements easier to find, such as flagging crucial content and providing ways to differentiate instruction. For students, new “Refreshing your Skills” lessons offer a review of prerequisite Algebra 1 skills, and content has been updated to better fulfill state standards. As well, new dynamic algebra explorations have been added to give students a visual way to explore concepts. For more information, visit www.keypress.com/daa/new.

Interactive Mathematics Program Year 2, Second Edition
The Interactive Mathematics Program^® is an integrated, problem-based curriculum that offers challenging content and emphasizes mathematical reasoning. The second edition covers quadratic functions and equations, enabling students to complete all the topics in a traditional Algebra 1 course by end of Year 2. More embedded practice ensures that students are comfortable solving equations, and there’s a sharper focus on making connections between graphical and algebraic representations of a function. New contexts have also been added to help students develop a deeper conceptual understanding by connecting math to real-world experiences. For more information, visit www.keypress.com/imp/year2/new.

More Information

For more information on Key Curriculum Press, visit www.keypress.com, or phone 800-995-6284.

About Key Curriculum Press

Key Curriculum Press develops effective, high-quality mathematics and science educational materials. The company is a leading publisher of inquiry-based textbooks, software and supplemental materials for elementary, middle and high school students. In addition, Key Curriculum Press offers professional development workshops and online courses to provide mathematics and science educators with the training, experience and support they need to incorporate effective teaching strategies. The company was founded by mathematics educators in 1971 and is headquartered in Emeryville, Calif.

Contacts

Key Curriculum Press
Leigh Muzslay Browne
510-595-7000, x126
lmuzslay at keypress dot com
www.keypress.com

C. Blohm & Associates, Inc.
Emily Embury
608-839-9800
emily at cblohm dot com
www.cblohm.com