Master math and ace algebra! Using the Standards: Algebra includes more than 100 reproducible activities that make algebra meaningful for students in grade 3. The book supports NCTM Standards, including patterns and function, situations and structures, models, and changes in context. The vocabulary cards reinforce math terms, and the correlation chart and icons on each page identify which content and process standards are being utilized. This 128-page book includes pretests, posttests, answer keys, and cumulative assessments.

Early childhood mathematics is vitally important for young children's present and future educational success. Research demonstrates that virtually all young children have the capability to learn and become competent in mathematics. Furthermore, young children enjoy their early informal experiences with mathematics. Unfortunately, many children's potential in mathematics is not fully realized, especially those children who are economically disadvantaged. This is due, in part, to a lack of opportunities to learn mathematics in early childhood settings or through everyday experiences in the home and in their communities. Improvements in early childhood mathematics education can provide young children with the foundation for school success. Relying on a comprehensive review of the research, Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood lays out the critical areas that should be the focus of young children's early mathematics education, explores the extent to which they are currently being incorporated in early childhood settings, and identifies the changes needed to improve the quality of mathematics experiences for young children. This book serves as a call to action to improve the state of early childhood mathematics. It will be especially useful for policy makers and practitioners-those who work directly with children and their families in shaping the policies that affect the education of young children.

Results from national and international assessments indicate that school children in the United States are not learning mathematics well enough. Many students cannot correctly apply computational algorithms to solve problems. Their understanding and use of decimals and fractions are especially weak. Indeed, helping all children succeed in mathematics is an imperative national goal. However, for our youth to succeed, we need to change how we're teaching this discipline. Helping Children Learn Mathematics provides comprehensive and reliable information that will guide efforts to improve school mathematics from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The authors explain the five strands of mathematical proficiency and discuss the major changes that need to be made in mathematics instruction, instructional materials, assessments, teacher education, and the broader educational system and answers some of the frequently asked questions when it comes to mathematics instruction. The book concludes by providing recommended actions for parents and caregivers, teachers, administrators, and policy makers, stressing the importance that everyone work together to ensure a mathematically literate society.

CD-ROM contains: Blackline masters for some of the activities illustrated in text -- Three applets for students to manipulate -- Resources for professional development.

Master math and ace algebra! Using the Standards: Algebra includes more than 100 reproducible activities that make algebra meaningful for students in grade 1. The book supports NCTM Standards, including patterns and function, situations and structures, models, and changes in context. The vocabulary cards reinforce math terms, and the correlation chart and icons on each page identify which content and process standards are being utilized. This 128-page book includes pretests, posttests, answer keys, and cumulative assessments.

Master math and ace algebra! Using the Standards: Algebra includes more than 100 reproducible activities that make algebra meaningful for students in grade 2. The book supports NCTM Standards, including patterns and function, situations and structures, models, and changes in context. The vocabulary cards reinforce math terms, and the correlation chart and icons on each page identify which content and process standards are being utilized. This 128-page book includes pretests, posttests, answer keys, and cumulative assessments.

Master math and ace algebra! Using the Standards: Algebra includes more than 100 reproducible activities that make algebra meaningful for students in grade K. The book supports NCTM Standards, including patterns and function, situations and structures, models, and changes in context. The vocabulary cards reinforce math terms, and the correlation chart and icons on each page identify which content and process standards are being utilized. This 128-page book includes pretests, posttests, answer keys, and cumulative assessments.

Master math and ace algebra! Using the Standards: Algebra includes more than 100 reproducible activities that make algebra meaningful for students in grade 4. The book supports NCTM Standards, including patterns and function, situations and structures, models, and changes in context. The vocabulary cards reinforce math terms, and the correlation chart and icons on each page identify which content and process standards are being utilized. This 128-page book includes pretests, posttests, answer keys, and cumulative assessments.

This easy-to-read summary is an excellent tool for introducing others to the messages contained in Principles and Standards.