TestSoup's Parent Guides to the Common Core are specifically designed to help parents support their students with Common Core math at home. This eBook is your guide to understanding the new standards as well as practice problems for you and your student to work on together to help them master each and every skill. Premium Content Aligned to the Common Core Our eBook Study Guide helps students master Common Core Standards and push themselves with more challenging problems. Mini-lessons on every Common Core strand. Practice questions and answers aligned with new Common Core standards. Overviews of each strand within the Common Core that will tell you what you need to know, what you will be learning, and what you should expect to see in the Common Core. Great for teachers, parents, and students who are new to the Common Core! Superior User Interface Bookmark pages you want to revisit Make notes with our easy-to-use annotations tool Highlight important passages or questions with our highlight tool Adjust font size Skip to the last page read, or navigate using our table of contents Intuitive hyperlinks allow for intuitive and efficient navigation Content Outline Lessons, vocabulary, practice problems & explanations, as well as a description of what you and your student should expect from the new Common Core standards, for each of the following: Expressions & Equations Creating & solving expressions with whole number exponents Creating & solving expressions based on written descriptions Creating equivalent expressions Identifying equivalent expressions Creating expressions using variables to represent unkown numbers in word problems Solving equations & inequalities Using variables to write & solve equations for real world situations Writing inequalities to represent real life situations Determining relationships between variables in order to solve word problems Geometry Finding the area of polygons Finding the area of right rectangular prisms Drawing polygons in a coordinate plane Using 2d nets to represent 3d shapes & find surface area The Number System Dividing fractions Multiplying multi-digit numbers Adding, subtracting, multiplying & dividing decimals Finding greates common factors and least common multiples Using positive & negative numbers to represent opposite values or directions Rational numbers as part of the number line Ordering & absolute value of positive & negative numbers Finding the distance between 2 points on a coordinate plane Ratios & Proportions Understanding ratios & using them to describe relationships Using unit rates to describe relationships between 2 quantities Using reatios to solve real world problems Statistics & Probability Identifying & creating statistical questions Describing the distribution of data with center, spread, or overall shape Describing the distribution of data with measures of center and measures of variability Recognizing & generating graphs to represent statistical data Summarizing data sets in relation to the question asked

Help your child succeed with a better understanding of Common Core Math Common Core Math For Parents For Dummies is packed with tools and information to help you promote your child's success in math. The grade-by-grade walk-through brings you up to speed on what your child is learning, and the sample problems and video lessons help you become more involved as you study together. You'll learn how to effectively collaborate with teachers and keep tabs on your child's progress, so minor missteps can be corrected quickly, before your child falls behind. The Common Core was designed to improve college- and career-readiness, and to prepare U.S. students to be more competitive on an international stage when it's time to enter the workforce. This guide shows you how the standards were created, and how they've evolved over time to help ensure your child's future success. The Common Core Math Standards prepare students to do real math in the real world. Many new teaching methods are very different from the way most parents learned math, leading to frustration and confusion as parents find themselves unable to help with homework or explain difficult concepts. This book cuts the confusion and shows you everything you need to know to help your child succeed in math. Understand the key concepts being taught in your child's grade Utilize the homework tools that help you help your child Communicate more effectively with your child's teacher Guide your child through sample problems to foster understanding The Common Core was designed to ensure that every student, regardless of location or background, receives the education they need. Math skills are critical to real-world success, and the new standards reflect that reality in scope and rigorousness. Common Core Math For Parents For Dummies helps you help your child succeed.

TestSoup's Parent Guide to 6th Grade Math has been specifically designed to support parents as they work with their students on challenging math skills. The resources we have compiled into this Parent Guide have been designed to help parents understand what students are learning at school and how to best help them at home. 6th Grade Math can be tough, so let us work with you to develop a strong understanding of what is expected from your students with these new standards and skills! Premium Content Our eBook Study Guide helps you practice and master the 6th grade math skills. This study guide has been designed specifically for 6th grade students so that you can use this as a resource indepedently, for extra support and practice in math. It includes: Mini-lessons for each skill with a sample problem. Practice questions and fully explained, easy to follow answers Overviews of each skill that will tell you what you will be learning, important vocabulary, and practice problems for that skill. Superior User Interface Bookmark pages you want to revisit Make notes with our easy-to-use annotations tool Highlight important passages or questions with our highlight tool Adjust font size Skip to the last page read, or navigate using our table of contents Content Outline Lessons, vocabulary, practice problems & explanations, as well as a description of what you can expect, for each of the following: Expressions & Equations Creating & solving expressions with whole number exponents Creating & solving expressions based on written descriptions Creating equivalent expressions Identifying equivalent expressions Creating expressions using variables to represent unkown numbers in word problems Solving equations & inequalities Using variables to write & solve equations for real world situations Writing inequalities to represent real life situations Determining relationships between variables in order to solve word problems Geometry Finding the are of polygons Finding the are of right rectangular prisms Drawing polygons in a coordinate plane Using 2d nets to represent 3d shapes & find surface area The Number System Dividing fractions Multiplying multi-digit numbers Adding, subtracting, multiplying & dividing decimals Finding greates common factors and least common multiples Using positive & negative numbers to represent opposite values or directions Rational numbers as part of the number line Ordering & absolute value of positive & negative numbers Finding the distance between 2 points on a coordinate plane Ratios & Proportions Understanding ratios & using them to describe relationships Using unit rates to describe relationships between 2 quantities Using reatios to solve real world problems Statistics & Probability Identifying & creating statistical questions Describing the distribution of data with center, spread, or overall shape Describing the distribution of data with measures of center and measures of variability Recognizing & generating graphs to represent statistical data Summarizing data sets in relation to the question asked

If knowledge truly is power, then this book is a must-read for parents who have felt concerned, confused, or threatened by the apparent invasion of the controversial Common Core State Standards into their child's math education. This book is written as a practical, survival guide for parents of elementary aged students. Read up on the standard overview for each elementary grade level; discover some of the truth behind the Common Core myths; study examples of key methods and models being incorporated into many Common Core guided classrooms; understand some of the research that has led to the "new" methods; and watch companion videos that help bring additional clarity to the material. Whether you have a fourth or fifth grade student who is struggling with fractions or a Kindergartner who is just entering the school system, this book is for you. Book Content Includes: -Understanding the Standards for Mathematical Practice -A Basic Outline of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics -Tools and Examples for teaching Number Understanding -Tools and Examples for teaching Place Value -Tools and Examples for teaching Addition and Subtraction -Tools and Examples for teaching Data Organization -Tools and Examples for teaching Multiplication and Division -Tools and Examplea for teaching Fractions -Tools and Examples for teaching Decimals All content is written with the typical parent in mind. No prior study of education is necessary, and videos are available for each math section to give a well rounded, clear explanation of each topic. Empower yourself to be a valuable part of your child's math education. This book comes with 25 HD companion videos available on http: //commoncoremath101.com

6th Grade at Home offers simple, guided lessons and activities that students and their parents can use to help keep grade-appropriate English and math skills on track. With the perfect mix of practical lessons and hands-on activities, the Learn at Home series helps keep kids engaged and up-to-date—no matter where class is held. Written to bolster independent learning, this student-centric workbook includes parent tips and simple support to help keep kids’ education on track. • Guided help for key 6th grade English and math topics • Skills broken into short, easy-to-accomplish lessons • Modules designed to encourage students to dive in, explore, and engage in interactive learning • Fun at-home learning activities using common household items • Parent tips to contextualize lessons and help assist your child 6th Grade at Home covers key grade-appropriate English and math skills including: • reading comprehension • writing, essays, and literary elements • major parts of speech • vocabulary, grammar, and editing • fractions, percents, ratios, and proportions • mean, median & mode • early algebra • equations & inequalities • graph literacy and more!

Correlates with the Student Workbook; Reviews the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Reading and Mathematics; Provides correct answers and sample responses for the Assessments; Correlation charts and skills charts help educators track students strengths and weaknesses with the CCSS.

If you learned math the "old" way, the new teaching methods may be unfamiliar to you. Sirois and Wiggin provide examples and exercises that correspond to each standard of the new Common Core national standards for math in grades 6 to 8, so you'll have the confidence you need to help your kids succeed and thrive. --

The Common core state standards for mathematics are a set of expectations and skills that students need to master to succeed in college and the real world. BarCharts' Math Common core series aligns with those specific standards to help guide students through their classes. Each guide in the series features real-world problems and examples, illustrations, and tables to help students retain information.

TestSoup's Parent Guide to 5th Grade Advanced Math has been specifically designed to support parents as they work with their students on advanced math skills. This is a great tool to help parents push their students and challenge them beyond what they are doing in the classroom. The resources we have compiled into this Parent Guide have been designed to help parents understand the Advanced math skills their students can learn to further challenge themselves. ~Premium Content~ *Our eBook Study Guide helps parents work with students to push themselves with more challenging problems. *Mini-lessons on every skill. *Hundreds of practice questions with fully explained answers. *Overviews of each skill that will tell you what you need to know, what you will be learning, and mini lessons to explain each one. *Great for parents looking to challenge their students in math! ~Superior User Interface~ *Bookmark pages you want to revisit *Make notes with our easy-to-use annotations tool *Highlight important passages or questions with our highlight tool *Adjust font size *Skip to the last page read, or navigate using our table of contents *Intuitive hyperlinks allow for intuitive and efficient navigation ~Content Outline~ Lessons, vocabulary, practice problems & explanations, as well as a description of what you and your student should expect from these advanced skills, for each of the following: -Expressions & Equations- *Creating & solving expressions with whole number exponents *Creating & solving expressions based on written descriptions *Creating equivalent expressions *Identifying equivalent expressions *Creating expressions using variables to represent unkown numbers in word problems *Solving equations & inequalities *Using variables to write & solve equations for real world situations *Writing inequalities to represent real life situations *Determining relationships between variables in order to solve word problems -Geometry- *Finding the area of polygons *Finding the area of right rectangular prisms *Drawing polygons in a coordinate plane *Using 2D nets to represent 3D shapes & find surface area -The Number System- *Dividing fractions *Multiplying multi-digit numbers *Adding, subtracting, multiplying & dividing decimals *Finding greates common factors and least common multiples *Using positive & negative numbers to represent opposite values or directions *Rational numbers as part of the number line *Ordering & absolute value of positive & negative numbers *Finding the distance between 2 points on a coordinate plane -Ratios & Proportions- *Understanding ratios & using them to describe relationships *Using unit rates to describe relationships between 2 quantities *Using reatios to solve real world problems -Statistics & Probability- *Identifying & creating statistical questions *Describing the distribution of data with center, spread, or overall shape *Describing the distribution of data with measures of center and measures of variability *Recognizing & generating graphs to represent statistical data *Summarizing data sets in relation to the question asked