{"product_id":"beyond-base-ten-9781593633295","title":"Beyond Base Ten","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking for a way to challenge your gifted students in math class? Look no further! \u003ci\u003eBeyond Base Ten\u003c\/i\u003e investigates the concept of place value and the representation of numbers by using place value and non-place-value systems. Number bases other than Base Ten are featured, especially through historical contexts of early civilizations that developed number systems different from the one we use today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace value is a fundamental and powerful concept that is the foundation for the number system used by all cultures. Typical curriculum materials address this concept in a rote method. This unit goes beyond this and encourages students to analyze the structure of our number system and other systems; examine the historical foundations of place value systems (Babylonian and Mayan) and non-place-value systems (Roman and Greek) over thousands of years in different civilizations; analyze why Base Ten is the surviving number system; and investigate applications of other number bases in areas such as computers and electricity. \u003ci\u003eBeyond Base Ten\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for any student who loves mathematics!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond Base Ten\u003c\/i\u003e was developed by the Center for Gifted Education at The College of William and Mary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrades 3-6","brand":"Prufrock Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020092768599,"sku":"9781593633295","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781593633295.jpg?v=1750782376","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/beyond-base-ten-9781593633295","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}