Anyone who knows how to share equally knows how to divide. It's important to understand that division is more than a part of a math class; it's a math operation used every day in many ways. This valuable book reviews "fast facts" of division, such as the zero property which states that zero divided by any number is zero. The accessible text and illustrative photographs help make concepts like this more tangible. Learners can test their understanding by completing the questions in the Math Mania! boxes throughout the text, which are accompanied by answer keys for self-assessment opportunities.
The fun, engaging program that will help your child master the addition facts once and for all—without spending hours and hours drilling flash cards! Addition Facts That Stick will guide you, step-by- step, as you teach your child to understand and memorize the addition facts, from 1 + 1 through 9 + 9. Hands-on activities, fun games your child will love, and simple practice pages help young students remember the addition facts for good. In 15 minutes per day (perfect for after school, or as a supplement to a homeschool math curriculum) any child can master the addition facts, gain a greater understanding of how math works, and develop greater confidence, in just six weeks! Mastery of the math facts is the foundation for all future math learning. Lay that foundation now, and make it solid, with Addition Facts That Stick!
This approach to teaching basic math facts, grounded in years of research, will transform students' learning of basic facts and help them become more confident, adept, and successful at math. Mastering the basic facts for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is an essential goal for all students. Most educators also agree that success at higher levels of math hinges on this fundamental skill. But what's the best way to get there? Are flash cards, drills, and timed tests the answer? If so, then why do students go into the upper elementary grades (and beyond) still counting on their fingers or experiencing math anxiety? What does research say about teaching basic math facts so they will stick? In Math Fact Fluency, experts Jennifer Bay-Williams and Gina Kling provide the answers to these questions—and so much more. This book offers everything a teacher needs to teach, assess, and communicate with parents about basic math fact instruction, including The five fundamentals of fact fluency, which provide a research-based framework for effective instruction in the basic facts. Strategies students can use to find facts that are not yet committed to memory. More than 40 easy-to-make, easy-to-use games that provide engaging fact practice. More than 20 assessment tools that provide useful data on fact fluency and mastery. Suggestions and strategies for collaborating with families to help their children master the basic math facts. Math Fact Fluency is an indispensable guide for any educator who needs to teach basic math facts.
People add all the time in their heads; it's second nature to them. It turns out math is inescapable, even out of school. In this invaluable volume, young mathematicians will be guided through some "fast facts" of addition and learn how they can be applied to real-life situations. They'll find out about the associative, commutative, and distributive properties, as well as about special terms used for numbers in equations. Math Mania! boxes allow them to solve problems themselves and assess their understanding of each concept. They'll love "adding" to their math knowledge, thanks to the beneficial, and curricular, information.
Understanding fractions is so important in developing comprehension of numbers and operations in the elementary math classroom. This beneficial book illuminates readers about the special terms used when working with fractions, how to recognize equivalent fractions, and how to compare fractions, each important standards of the Common Core. Numerous pictorial models enable readers to visualize what fractions represent, while clearly explained "fast facts" help young math stars solve related fraction questions. Most critically, fractions are explained as significant and practical components of real-life situations.
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Addition and subtraction are foundations of elementary math; continuous practice yields proficiency in both. This valuable volume helps young mathematicians hone their subtraction skills while reviewing important strategies that aid in teaching them how to subtract in their head. They'll also practice using this math operation in one- and two-step word problems, which stress that subtraction is used in everyday life. Math Mania! boxes allow readers to apply what they've learned, and provided answers allow for self-assessment.
To truly master multiplication, it's necessary to be able to visualize what's happening when we multiply two numbers, not just memorize multiplication facts. This book encourages higher-order thinking and provides readers with an understanding of the properties of multiplication, including the commutative property and associative property, that help them strategize how to tackle certain problems. The accessible text is supported by arrays and other visual aids and provides multiple opportunities for self-quizzing and assessment.
In this new book from popular consultant and bestselling author Dr. Nicki Newton, you’ll discover how to use Math Running Records to assess students’ basic fact fluency and increase student achievement. Like a GPS, Math Running Records pinpoint exactly where students are in their understanding of basic math facts and then outline the next steps toward comprehensive fluency. This practical book introduces a research-based framework to assess students’ thinking and move them toward becoming confident, proficient, flexible mathematicians with a robust sense of numbers. Topics include: Learning how often to administer Math Running Records and how to strategically introduce them into your existing curriculum; Analyzing, and interpreting Math Running Records for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; Using the data gathered from Math Running Records to implement evidence-based, research-driven instruction. Evaluating students’ speed, accuracy, flexibility, and efficiency to help them attain computational fluency; Each chapter offers a variety of charts and tools that you can use in the classroom immediately, and the strategies can easily be adapted for students at all levels of math fluency across grades K-8. Videos of sample running records are also available for download at https://guidedmath.wordpress.com/math-running-records-videos. Blackline masters are available on the Running Records Dropbox at https://bit.ly/3gnggIq
Make math matter to students in grades 3–4 using Fact Mastery: Multiplication and Division! This 176-page book teaches students fundamental facts that prepare them for algebra. It includes more than 45 half-page activities; specific chapters on facts for products and quotients up to 25, 49, and 81; 58 timed tests for reinforcing the facts; 15 skill-building partner games; and 16 pretest and posttest assessment tools. The book supports NCTM standards.
