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Explore math concepts, explore "real-world" situations, encourage logical thinking, motivate your students.
An exciting, hands-on collection of ideas and activities designed to introduce your students to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. Unearth ancient treasures in your own archaeological dig, make a model of the Nile, create a pharaoh's crown or write your name in hieroglyphs. Map skills, time lines, even an ancient Egyptian game add to the wealth of information included in this outstanding resource!
Are you frustrated or confused by the way math is taught to your child today? Are you tired of trying to figure out what your child is doing when they draw visuals in math? Do you want to feel smarter than a 5th grader again? Well, this book is for you. We have taken the major parts of the 21st Century mathematics curriculum and rewritten it in an easy-to-read format. This book breaks down all the educational jargon so you can finally communicate mathematically with your child again. No matter whether your child is 3 months old or 10 years old, this book will give you a stronger understanding of the how, the why, and the what behind the shifts in math education today.
An ideal resource for elementary school mathematics enrichment programs, regular classroom instruction, or a home enrichment or home school program. Over 20 intriguing projects cover a wide range of math content and skills.
You had better not monkey around when it comes to place value. The monkeys in this book can tell you why! As they bake the biggest banana cupcake ever, they need to get the amounts in the recipe correct. There’s a big difference between 216 eggs and 621 eggs. Place value is the key to keeping the numbers straight. Using humorous art, easy-to-follow charts and clear explanations, this book presents the basic facts about place value while inserting some amusing monkey business.
The 11th Edition of Helping Children Learn Mathematics is designed to help those who are or will be teachers of mathematics in elementary schools help children develop understanding and proficiency with mathematics so they can solve problems. This text is built around three main themes: helping children make sense of mathematics, incorporating practical experiences, and using research to guide teaching. It also integrates connections and implications from the Common Core Standards: Mathematics (CCSS-M).
The core of the Everyday Mathematics program, for Grades 1-6, the Teacher's Lesson Guide provides teachers with easy-to-follow lessons organized by instructional unit, as well as built-in mathematical content support. Lessons include planning and assessment tips as well as multilevel differentiation strategies to support all learners.
