Put math manipulatives to work in your classroom and make teaching and learning math both meaningful and productive. Mastering Math Manipulatives includes everything you need to integrate math manipulatives—both concrete and virtual—into math learning. Each chapter of this richly illustrated, easy-to-use guide focuses on a different powerful tool, such as base ten blocks, fraction manipulatives, unit squares and cubes, Cuisenaire Rods, Algebra tiles and two-color counters, geometric strips and solids, geoboards, and others, and includes a set of activities that demonstrate the many ways teachers can leverage manipulatives to model and reinforce math concepts for all learners. It features: · Classroom strategies for introducing math manipulatives, including commercial, virtual, and hand-made manipulatives, into formal math instruction. · Step-by-step instructions for over 70 activities that work with any curriculum, including four-color photos, printable work mats, and demonstration videos. · Handy charts that sort activities by manipulative type, math topic, domains aligned with standards, and grade-level appropriateness.

The second edition of this popular book has been fully revised. Geoff Buckwell combines a practical approach with a clear straightforward style. - A complete, self-contained course for individual study or classroom use - Investigations to help you explore topics in a more practical way - Problems at the end of chapters to consolidate what you have learned - Explains pencil and paper techniques in full - Illustrations and revision materials for enjoyable learning

Provides structure and guidance to the teacher by means of speed drills, review exercises, teacher tips, word problems and new material for each day.

This hardcover textbook has 170 lessons. New concepts include: nonterminating decimals, profit and loss, compound interest, Bible measure, Celsius-Fahrenheit conversion, histograms, types of angles and triangles, trapezoids, constructing designs, surface area and volume, algebraic expressions, order of operations, exponents, square roots and signed numbers.

Providing solid tips for every stage of study, Mastering Mathematics stresses the importance of a positive attitude and gives you the tools to succeed in your math course. This practical guide will help you: avoid mental blocks during math exams, identify and improve your areas of weakness, get the most out of class time, study more effectively, overcome a perceived "low math ability", be successful on math tests, get back on track when you are feeling "lost", ... and much more.

Kaseberg presents an effective, nontraditional approach to the traditional algebra curriculum. The first and second editions gained a strong following among instructors who found that Kaseberg's use of guided discovery and problem solving facilitates the learning of new concepts and strengthens skill retention. Kaseberg's informal, interactive style makes algebra more accessible to students while maintaining a high level of mathematical accuracy. To reduce preparation time for course leaders and facilitate use by adjuncts, the Instructor's Resource Manual is a valuable resource. The manual provides structured lesson and group-activity suggestions for each section in the textbook, incorporates materials from the textbook with supplemental projects and activities, suggests core homework assignments, and furnishes guided discussion questions. This resource serves to bridge the gap between traditional pedagogy and a reform approach.