Advanced Math Explorations: Deep Investigations in Factors and Multiples - Jerry Burkhart

Transform your students into mathematical investigators with these rich, challenging activities that build deep understanding of factors and multiples!

This comprehensive resource features carefully scaffolded investigations that engage students in authentic mathematical thinking. Each activity includes detailed teacher support with learning goals, discussion guides, complete solutions, and extension suggestions. This updated edition features detailed implementation guidance, including “The Big Picture” overviews, vocabulary support, mathematical process discussions, assessment rubics, connections to broader mathematical concepts, and more! Advanced Math Explorations also provides differentiated materials to meet all of your classroom's diverse learner needs, from "Testing the Waters" entry points to "Diving Deeper" challenges. Through hands-on explorations, students discover patterns, make connections, and develop mathematical reasoning skills that extend far beyond memorization.

Whether you're looking to enrich your curriculum, engage struggling learners, or challenge advanced students, these investigations provide the flexibility and depth to transform how students think about mathematics.

Perfect for grades 5-8 and adaptable across various learning environments.