Authors: David Dorey.
Paperback, 320 pages
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date: 2007-08-01


Reviews :

    Between 20 and 30 million people play fantasy football each year. Now, Fantasy Football: The Next Level goes beyond stats and projections to teach readers a proven approach to drafting and managing a team that succeeds - in any league. Dorey's wealth of tips, tools and techniques - based on two decades of fantasy football expertise - will help experienced players and newcomers alike win their championships every season.

Learn how to:

• Understand the true value of each position to your team's success using LAG analysis
  
• Get a handle on your league's scoring system and use it to your advantage
  
• Keep your focus and your discipline on draft day using the Advanced Draft Tracker
  
• Ignore the hype surrounding last year's superstar--and build your team with players who will produce this season.
  

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Authors: Dan Flockhart.
Paperback, 224 pages
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Publication Date: 2007-03-23


Reviews :

    A great new way to getall kids excited about math!

Fantasy sports are a hit worldwide, and now teachers and parents can take advantage of this phenomenon to give students a reason to look forward to doing math. The games and activities in Fantasy Football and Mathematics will get kids excited about learning and practicing math, even if they're not big sports fans. With this fun-filled educational resource you can teach one math concept or many, and plan lessons that can last for a week or a whole season.

Here's how it works. Students create fantasy teams by picking real-life professional football players, following their players' statistics, and calculating their team's total points using algebraic or nonalgebraic methods specifically designed to complement the math skills they are learning. The instructions are easy to follow, and the dynamic hands-on games address all learning styles and abilities. The book includes more than 100 scoring systems that give you the flexibility to customize the content according to your students' skill levels.

In addition to the basic Fantasy Football game, the book contains easy-to-use lesson plans, reproducible worksheets for extra practice on 46 different math concepts, graphing activities, quizzes, a pre- and post- test, and an answer key. More than just a fun way to learn math, the book's activities also support the NCTM Math Standards.



"I had students' eyes light up like never before when I told them we were going to play Fantasy Football in math class! The students who have never been successful at anything in math are now my experts helping other students. They are so proud of themselves!"
--Julie Myers, Lyman Moore Middle School,Portland, Maine

"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 Pomykal Franz, assistant professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Mississippi State University

Also available in the Fantasy Sports and Mathematics series:

Fantasy Baseball and Mathematics | Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics | Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics...

Authors: Dan Flockhart.
Paperback, 224 pages
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Publication Date: 2007-03-23


Reviews :

    A great new way to getall kids excited about math!

Fantasy sports are a hit worldwide, and now teachers and parents can take advantage of this phenomenon to give students a reason to look forward to doing math. The games and activities in Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics will get kids excited about learning and practicing math, even if they're not big sports fans. With this fun-filled educational resource, you can teach one math concept or many and plan lessons that can last for a week or a whole season.

Here's how it works. Students create fantasy teams by picking real-life professional basketball players, following their players' statistics, and calculating their team's total points using algebraic or nonalgebraic methods specifically designed to complement the math skills they are learning. The instructions are easy to follow, and the dynamic hands-on games address all learning styles and abilities. The book includes more than 100 scoring systems that give you the flexibility to customize the content according to your students' skill levels.

In addition to the basic Fantasy Basketball game, the book contains easy-to-use lesson plans, reproducible worksheets for extra practice on 46 different math concepts, graphing activities, quizzes, a pre- and post- test, and an answer key. More than just a fun way to learn math, the book's activities also support the NCTM Math Standards.



"The beauty of the Fantasy Sports and Mathematics programs is that while all the students are busy having fun, enjoying the competition, and building better relationships with sports-minded parents, they are, much to their surprise, learning to love math."
--Ryan D. Verver, math teacher,Southwest Chicago Christian School

"Students were eager to be the first in their math class to tally their scores and begin working with their team's stats. It was great to see boys and girls who were working both above and below grade level fully engaged in using their math skills and learning new ones."
--Sara Suchman, Harvard Graduate School of Education, former middle school director

Also available in the Fantasy Sports and Mathematics series:

Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics | Fantasy Football and Mathematics | Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics...

Authors: Dan Flockhart.
Paperback, 144 pages
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Publication Date: 2007-03-23
Edition: Wkb Stu

Reviews :

    "Flockhart's books make math fun again. Teachers, students, and parents will love this program."
--Jeffrey R. Thomas, founder and CEO, SportsBuff.com;president, Fantasy Sports Trade Association

This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with Fantasy Football and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Parents and Teachers. The games and activities in Fantasy Football and Mathematics were created to get you excited about learning and practicing math, even if you are not a big sports fan.

Here's how it works. You will create a Fantasy Football team by picking real-life players, following your players' statistics, and calculating your team's total points using one of the equations your teacher provides. In addition to the basic Fantasy Football game, your workbook contains worksheets for extra practice on 46 different math concepts.

So join the winning math team with Fantasy Football and Mathematics!

Also available in the Fantasy Sports and Mathematics series:

Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics | Fantasy Football and Mathematics | Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics...

Authors: Martin Signore.
Paperback, 288 pages
Publisher: For Dummies
Publication Date: 2007-07-02


Reviews :

    Packed with expert advice and timely tips

The fun and easy way to guide your team to glory in fantasy football

Fantasy football can be an addictive hobby. But if you've never played before, how do you start? Have no fear! This friendly guide explains the game to you from start to finish -- from scouting and drafting your players to building your coaching skills to planning your strategy. And who knows, perhaps even to tasting victory in your league championship!


* Understand the basics of the game
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Pick the league right for you
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Assemble your dream team in the draft
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Develop your in-season management skills
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Know which quick fixes work and what common mistakes to avoid...

Authors: Erik Barmack. Max Handelman.
Paperback, 256 pages
Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Publication Date: 2006-08-01


Reviews :

   

Talking Trash, Trading Studs, and Drafting Sleepers -- an Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Obsession

U.S. businesses lose $200 million in productivity each football season because employees are managing their fantasy squads instead of working.

In Why Fantasy Football Matters (And Our Lives Do Not), two grizzled veterans revel in the addiction that is fantasy football. From pre-draft hijinx to post-draft trash talk, from tumultuous trades to the perils of free agency, it celebrates the eccentric personalities, absurd rituals, and hilarious superstitions of one of the most fanatical fantasy leagues on earth.

With humor, insight, and a dash of advice, Why Fantasy Football Matters celebrates the thirty-two million Americans who prefer managing their fantasy squads to relaxing with loved ones. And it gives girlfriends, coworkers, and sports purists all the proof they need to accept that this is an obsession that really matters....

Authors: Dan Flockhart.
Paperback, 216 pages
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Publication Date: 2007-03-23
Edition: Wkb Stu

Reviews :

    "Flockhart's books make math fun again. Teachers, students, and parents will love this program."
--Jeffrey R. Thomas, founder and CEO, SportsBuff.com;president, Fantasy Sports Trade Association

This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents. The games and activities in Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics were created to get you excited about learning and practicing math, even if you are not a big sports fan.

Here's how it works. You will create a Fantasy Basketball team by picking real-life players, following your players' statistics, and calculating your teams' total points using one of the equations your teacher provides. In addition to the basic Fantasy Basketball game, your workbook contains worksheets for extra practice on 46 different math concepts.

So join the winning math team with Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics!

Also available in the Fantasy Sports and Mathematics series:

Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics | Fantasy Football and Mathematics | Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics...

Authors: Art Mcgee.
Paperback, 160 pages
Publisher: Shandler Enterprises Llc
Publication Date: 2007-02
Edition: 2 Rev Upd

Reviews :

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Authors: Dan Flockhart.
Paperback, 224 pages
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Publication Date: 2007-03-23


Reviews :

    A great new way to get all kids excited about math!

Fantasy sports are a hit worldwide, and now teachers and parents can take advantage of this phenomenon to give students a reason to look forward to doing math. The games and activities in Fantasy Baseball and Mathematics will get kids excited about learning and practicing math, even if they're not big sports fans. With this fun-filled educational resource, you can teach one math concept or many, and plan lessons that can last for a week or a whole season.

Here's how it works. Students create fantasy teams by picking real-life professional baseball players, and then follow their players' statistics and calculate their teams' total points using algebraic or nonalgebraic methods specifically designed to complement the math skills they're learning. The instructions are easy to follow and the dynamic hands-on games address all learning styles and abilities. The book includes more than 100 scoring systems that give you the flexibility to customize the content according to your students' skill levels.

In addition to the basic Fantasy Baseball game, the book contains easy-to-use lesson plans, reproducible worksheets for extra practice on 46 different math concepts, graphing activities, quizzes, a pre- and post- test, and an answer key. More than just a fun way to learn math, the book's activities also support the NCTM Math Standards.



"The Fantasy Sports and Mathematics programs allow you to reach the students, making the lessons not only comprehensive and enriching, but very exciting. The students loved it, worked harder than ever, and their GEPA scores increased over 40 points in the first year alone!"
--Robert Creamer, teacher, Woodbine School District, Woodbine, New Jersey

"Fantasy Sports and Mathematics! Finally, a fun and effective method not only for 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, Park and Recreation Management, University of Mississippi

Also available in the Fantasy Sports and Mathematics series:

Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics | Fantasy Football and Mathematics | Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics...

Authors: Chris Lee.
Paperback, 192 pages
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Publication Date: 2005-03-02


Reviews :

    The Winner's Guide in Fantasy Baseball is the most comprehensive guide on the market to one of America's favorite hobbies. Where are the best websites to find fantasy baseball information? Which pre-season publications are worth your dollar? What should you look for in evaluating major and minor-league players? How do you value players for your league and adjust for draft inflation? How should you react when your league's draft isn't going your way? The Winner's Guide to Fantasy Baseball not only tackles these issues, but walks you through the "how's" and "why's" of each so that owners learn to think for themselves. If winning a league title is your ultimate goal, this book will help get you there....