Laying down the basics with kindergarten math. Unleashing your inner math teacher -- Knowing the number names 1 to 9 -- Moving on up to 20 -- Comparing numbers: understanding more and less -- Getting specific about size and shape -- Adding and subtracting the numbers 1 through 10 -- Figuring out first grade math. Adding and subtracting numbers through 100 without regrouping -- Pairing numbers with telling time -- Getting a feel for fractions -- Introducing charts, graphs, and world problems -- Advancing with second grade math. Starting to do math in their head -- Having some fun with money and calendars -- Revisiting fractions -- Adding and subtracting with regrouping -- Tackling third grade math. Introducing basic multiplication and division -- Multiplying and dividing large numbers -- Going deeper with charts, fractions, and word problems -- Focusing on fourth grade math. Mixing and matching operations -- Understanding factors through 100 and numbers though 1,000,000 -- Pressing on with even and odd numbers and number patterns -- Doing math and multi-digit numbers -- Going deeper with fractions -- Advancing to fifth grade math. Interpreting mathematical expressions -- Revisiting fractions, one more time -- Knowing the point of decimals -- Looking at lines, angles, areas, and perimeters -- The part of tens. Top ten things to remember about teaching your child math -- Ten next steps in your child's education.
Summary:
"Teaching Your Kids New Math, K-5 For Dummies makes it easy to understand the new math being taught to students in kindergarten to Grade 5, showing parents and guardians how to help their kids with the new methods and concepts that have been introduced since they finished school.." -- Provided by publisher. "Math ain't what it used to be. Sure, two plus two is still four, but the way we're teaching kids to do basic math has totally changed. The new math (also called Common Core math) takes a little getting used to, but [this book] is here to help educators and parents figure it all out. We take you grade by grade to give you tips for instruction and explain how kids these days are solving problems. These best practices, example problems, and next steps will help you help kids succeed." -- Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.