Five Easy Steps to a Balanced Math Program is a method for educators to use the texts and tools that they currently have to create a math instruction program that will create powerfully math literate students.

Five Easy Steps to a Balanced Math Program is a method for educators to use the texts and tools that they currently have to create a math instruction program that will create powerfully math literate students.

Five Easy Steps to a Balanced Math Program is a method for educators to use the texts and tools that they currently have to create a math instruction program that will create powerfully math literate students.

Five-step model for balancing computational skill withconceptual understanding that can be implemented with any math program.

Every educator wants engaged, successful math students! Discover a proven model that works! Here is a simple framework of "timeless" practices which enables educators to use the texts and tools they currently have to create a math instructional program that will create powerfully math-literate students. Balancing all the essential components to align instruction, learning activities, and assessments, this book is designed for teachers to help primary grade students develop their number sense, solve real-life problems, understand math conceptually and procedurally, communicate math understanding to others, and eventually perform well on state assessments. Includes essential questions, research-based rationale, grade-level examples, descriptions of each step, differentiation strategies, reader's assignments for immediate classroom use, guidelines for implementation, time management suggestions, frequently asked questions, leader's guide, reproducible worksheets, and more.

Balancing Mathematics Instruction is a guide providing an effective strategy for schools or districts to change math instruction in preparation for the Common Core State Standards. These practices emphasize a student-centered classroom environment that promotes four instructional areas to “balance” out textbook- and standards-driven teaching: computational strength, number sense, problem solving, and conceptual understanding. The accompanying DVD is an integral visual resource illustrating the practices in action in actual classrooms.

Build a solid mathematics program by emphasizing prioritized learning goals and integrating RTI into your curriculum. Prepare students to move forward in mathematics learning, and ensure their continued growth in critical thinking and problem solving. With this book, you’ll discover an RTI model that provides the mathematics instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies necessary to meet the complex, diverse needs of students.