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Fantasy Football and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents, Grades 5 and Up (0787994448) cover image
Fantasy Football and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents, Grades 5 and Up
ISBN: 978-0-7879-9444-0
Paperback
224 pages
March 2007, Jossey-Bass
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“Playing Fantasy Football and Mathematics from a preservice teacher perspective allows my secondary math methods students to see the power of teaching math with motivational and mathematically sound materials. My students are very engaged in fantasy football.”
–Dana P Franz, Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Instruction, Mississippi State University

Fantasy Sports and Mathematics!  Finally, a fun and effective method for not only teaching math knowledge but going further and providing a framework for students to comprehend, apply, and analyze the learned competencies.  A rare and innovative example of academics using sports to teach students life skills.” –Kim Beason, Associate Professor of Park and Recreation Management, Mississippi State University

"I have used Fantasy Sports and Mathematics for the past two years in my pre-service math education classes. It is an outstanding curricular example of making learning meaningful and connected, getting students to make data-driven decisions in an engaging and exciting activity." 
–Tim Van Soelen, Instructor of Education, Dordt College, Sioux Falls, SD.

"Dan Flockhart’s innovative Fantasy Sports and Mathematics books are rich and innovative tools for inspiring students to delve deeply into the study of mathematics.  He helps students create a solid personal understanding of abstract mathematical concepts through practical application in the form of fantasy sports.  His books are a highly accessible, motivational, and unique resource for teachers who want their students to appreciate the relevance and importance of mathematics in their own lives."
–Ann Diver-Stamnes, Professor, Humboldt State University, CA

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