Art and Culture: Abstract Art: Lines, Rays, and Angles

Meet the masters of abstract art! Students will take a close look at the lines, rays, and angles found in modern art as they read about influential artists like Josef Albers, Wassily Kandinsky, and Sophie Taeuber-Arp. By examining the simple shapes in modern paintings, students will gain confidence in their geometry skills.

This appropriately leveled math reader integrates math and literacy skills, and includes full-color images, mathematical charts and diagrams, and rich tasks that promote reasoning and critical thinking as students explore mathematics in a meaningful way.

• Text features such as a glossary, index, captions, and a table of contents increase understanding and build academic vocabulary.
• The DOK-leveled Math Talk section includes questions that facilitate mathematical discourse and activities with questions that students can respond to at school or home.
• Let's Explore Math sidebars and the extensive Problem Solving section provides numerous opportunities for students to practice what they have learned.