THE BEST WAY TO LEARN THE FACTS: Math Rap is a fun, effective way for students to master their multiplication and division facts. Unlike other “multiplication raps” out there, the songs on Math Rap are performed by professional rappers and musicians, so the music sounds like what students hear on the radio.

THE VOCABULARY OF MATH: In addition to the facts, songs on Math Rap help students learn content-area vocabulary terms crucial for math achievement.

A FOCUS ON THE BASICS: In 2008, the National Mathematics Advisory Panel put a new focus on doing “first things first.” They stated that students need to master their multiplication and division facts early on in their math studies in order to successfully progress to more advanced math including geometry and algebra. Math Rap proves that teaching the basics doesn’t have to be boring. The workbook and CD get students motivated to learn and memorize, and provide a foundation for future math success.

STUDENTS SHOULD FIND SCIENCE FUN, but in reality many do not. The clever, creative songs on this CD take standards-based science content and put it over catchy beats. Difficult science content has never been so accessible.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE REVIEW: The student textbook and CD form a comprehensive review of middle school science topics, per fect for test preparation or as a classroom supplement to more traditional methods. The book and CD cover the science that is tested in 8th grade in most states, including ear th science, life science, basic chemistry, physics and astronomy.

TEACHER RESOURCE BOOK: The Teacher Resource Book includes lesson plans, suppor t materials, terms sheets and unit assessments that mirror those on state tests.