This book looks at math at the store, and includes chapters on counting, sorting, measuring, and shapes. The final page of each chapter ends with a relevant math teaser question for the reader, so they can put their own math skills into practice.

Full-color photographs and simple text introduce beginning readers to the concept of math at the supermarket.

Placing math in a valuable real-world context helps students to make connections, develop deeper understanding, and obtain greater retention of mathematics skills and concepts. Curriculum-correlated activities help learners succeed in the 2nd grade math classroom, and teacher support makes it easy to implement mathematics standards. Valuable pre- and post-assessments aid teachers in individualizing instruction, diagnosing the areas where students are struggling, and measuring achievement.

If you' ve ever questioned how to make math stations work, you' ll find this photo-filled, idea-packed resource invaluable. This book extends Debbie Diller' s best-selling work on literacy work stations and classroom design to the field of mathematics. In Math Work Stations you' ll find ideas to help children develop conceptual understanding and skills, use math vocabulary as they talk about their mathematical thinking, and connect big ideas to meaningful independent exploration and practice. This book details how to set up, manage, and keep math stations going throughout the year. There' s even a chapter devoted solely to organizing and using math manipulatives. Each chapter includes: key concepts based on NCTM and state math standards; math vocabulary resources and literature links; suggested materials to include at each station for the corresponding math content strand; ideas for modeling, troubleshooting, differentiating, and assessment; and reflection questions for professional development.Throughout the book, Debbie has included hundreds of color photos showing math work stations in action from a variety of classrooms in which she has worked. Charts, reproducible forms, and math work stations icons are included to provide everything you' ll need to get started with stations in your classroom right away.

A research based, NSF funded, K5 mathematics program integrating math, science and language arts. Includes a Spanish translantion of instuctional units.

Math skills are necessary in many life situations. The Consumer Math Success Kit is a proven aid for students who need to sharpen or develop their basic concepts. More than 50 specific consumer areas detail how math shows up in an everyday situation, followed by practice problems and teacher notes. Select just the situations your students need to cover, or use the entire book in a life skills setting. Sample topics include: Collateral loans Retail store charge accounts Heating costs Wages and salaries Stocks and bonds Telephone bills Vacation planning Generously illustrated with reproductions of income tax forms, menus, timetables, and much more.