Simulated Real Life Experiences Using Classified Ads in the Classroom

SIMULATED REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES USING CLASSIFIED ADS IN THE CLASSROOM is a tool to be used as a supplemental unit. The unit applies a variety of middle school concepts to real life situations & motivates students to develop their mathematical & estimation skills. The book contains many open-ended lessons focusing on specific problems, such as using the classified ads to find a job, finance a car, & looking for an apartment. Budgeting & estimation skills are used throughout this unit. Each lesson provides a guided dialogue for first time use. Then the creativity of the individual teacher takes over. There are many different ways to conduct the activities within the framework of class discussion. The book's strongest feature is its discovery-learning method - letting the students find practical life applications in the use of newspaper advertisements rather than creating artificial textbook examples. After students have worked through the initial lessons, they might expand & include checking & charge accounts, or stocks & bonds in the financial section. The possibilities are endless. The book includes student worksheets using open-ended type questions for figuring out budgeting, transportation, apartment cost, expenses, & groceries. There are different forms of evaluations included. To order contact: Midmath, P.O. Box 2892, Farmington Hills, MI 48333; telephone (313) 855-2895.Hechler, Ellen is the author of 'Simulated Real Life Experiences Using Classified Ads in the Classroom', published 1991 under ISBN 9780963848338 and ISBN 096384833X.