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Prime Radicals

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Each production of the Prime Radicals is based upon the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics provided by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The multi award-winning series takes the mystery out of math and puts the fun back into learning. Each episode takes viewers to Uncle Norm's workshop, usually the scene of his latest misadventure. The Radicals—cousins Kevin and Alanna—come to the rescue every time by enlisting experts, such as a kite boarder, rancher or maple syrup expert, to help them solve Uncle Norm's problems with mathematical solutions. Designed to engage and entertain, the educational component is subtle and fun, just what kids need to dive deeply into math, and see how it applies to nearly everything they do.

Episodes:

• No Accounting for Taste: Counting Systems

  Major concepts... the base 10 number system, place value, and addresses the fundamental issue of computational fluency. Of note is the fact that all examples emphasize the importance of place value, provide alternate strategies and algorithms for regrouping and multi-digit addition and subtraction; key teaching points in elementary mathematics. This episode is also about simple counting and counting devices.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:14:54
  Usage rights:	7/1/2017 to 1/18/2038

• Numberlicious! Doubling, Halving and More

  Major concepts... math computation, measurement (volume, weight, temperature), and simple ratios. Following a recipe involves understanding and enacting a step-by-step process: applications of mathematical processes such as logic, sequential thinking and following directions. Recipes involve portions and measurements, often needing doubling for a large crowd or dividing for a smaller group, necessitating the application of arithmetic skills with fractions and whole numbers involving all the computational operations: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 at 11:14 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:14:53
  Usage rights:	7/1/2017 to 1/18/2038

• To Infinity And Beyond: Big Numbers & The Power Of Zero

  Major concepts… understanding large numbers: their names and the enormity of their magnitudes. The concept of doubling is introduced using paper-folding to illuminate that once a very small quantity (like the thickness of a piece of paper) starts growing, it grows faster and faster, reaching magnitudes that are fantastical.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:14:54
  Usage rights:	7/1/2017 to 1/18/2038

• It's About Time!

  Major concepts… the measurement of time (to half-hours) and the units (hours and minutes) that we use to count elapsed time. Instruments for measuring time are introduced as is the concept of "reading" a clock. Telling time and counting minutes or hours helps to give meaning to the number system and represents an important life skill.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 at 11:14 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:14:56
  Usage rights:	7/1/2017 to 1/18/2038

• Show Me The Money: Currencies & Types of Money

  Major concepts… distinguishing between quantity and value with respect to coins; and, about combinations of coins—such as 25 pennies, 2 dimes and 5 pennies, 5 nickels, or 1 quarter (an important concept in decomposing numbers).

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:14:57
  Usage rights:	7/1/2017 to 1/18/2038

• Ace The Lace: Patterns

  Major concepts... patterning (over/under, left/right, in/out red/black) and following instructions. Perhaps most importantly, it underscores the significance of critical affective goals while demonstrating how different people, not just mathematicians, enjoy and appreciate mathematics. It all helps to instill a sense of wonder, curiosity and a positive attitude in our viewers when it comes to Math.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 at 11:15 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:14:55
  Usage rights:	7/1/2017 to 1/18/2038

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