About Math Can Take You Places
Welcome to Math Can Take You Places, a comprehensive algebra-readiness program for students in grades 4-6. The KERA Educational Resource Center, in partnership with Travelocity (a Sabre Holdings company), has developed a unique array of educational opportunities to help students learn and appreciate mathematics. Students will be actively engaged in exploring mathematics as they zoom through the cosmos with their travel guide - Rocket Kid. Students will explore the importance of mathematics in real life by watching the Math Can Take You Places student video series, which investigates a variety of professions.

Project components include:

	25 standards-based lesson plans, which include recommendations for use with ESL (English as a Second Language) students and which focus on our five concept areas:
	Patterns
	Equivalency
	Problem Solving
	Measurement
	Reasonableness
	19 professionally illustrated games and activities
	79 practice standardized test questions, in both English and Spanish, which incorporate higher-order thinking
	Five travel-centered student videos, in both English and Spanish, highlighting each of the concept areas and showcasing professionals in the workplace (Adolphus Hotel, American Airlines, Amtrak, Dallas Mavericks and Six Flags) applying math skills
	Five professional development videos designed to train mathematics teachers on best practices:
	Incorporating the Internet
	Using Manipulatives
	Teaching with Algebraic Emphasis
	Effective Uses of Video
	Mathematics in Everyday Life
	Spanish component - Student videos and materials will also be available in Spanish for use with Spanish-speaking, English as a Second Language and bilingual students.