print email comment close Figure This! Math Challenges for Families URL: http://www.figurethis.org/ Description: "Demonstrates challenging middle school mathematics and emphasizes the importance of high-quality math education for all students." Each month the site posts four challenges that contain descriptions of the math involved, how the math is used in the real world, hints on getting started, fun facts, related resources, and more. Also provides solutions. Find resources for family members in the "Family Corner." Some sections available in Spanish. From the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Publisher: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Library of Congress Subject Headings: Education -- Parent participation Mathematics -- Study and teaching LII Database Information: Record 15252 created by Dana Lubow on 09/23/2001 Last modification on 04/24/2005 Last review by Charlotte Bagby on 02/06/2007 Published: 09/23/2001   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/15252