This ultimate parents' guide to elementary school math features projects, games, and activities children and parents can do together to increase their understanding of basic math concepts. Fun activities such as mapping a child's bedroom for practice in measurements or keeping a diary of numeric items like vacation mileage and expenses reinforce the math skills outlined in each lesson. Using the standards issued by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics as a foundation, this book covers both content and process standards for areas such as algebra, geometry, measurement, problem solving, and reasoning/proofs. It also includes a glossary of math terms and dozens of suggestions for additional children's reading to further math understanding.
Author(s): Suzanne L. Churchman
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 241
Contents......Page 5
Introduction......Page 6
How to Use This Book......Page 8
CONTENT STANDARDS......Page 10
1. Numbers and Operations......Page 12
2. Algebra......Page 44
3. Geometry......Page 66
4. Measurement......Page 106
5. Data Analysis and Probability......Page 138
PROCESS STANDARDS......Page 164
6. Problem Solving......Page 166
7. Reasoning and Proof......Page 182
8. Communication......Page 190
9. Connections......Page 198
10. Representation......Page 204
SUMMING IT UP......Page 210
Appendix......Page 212
Glossary......Page 232
Bibliography......Page 238
Index......Page 239
