Reading. Using context ; Before reading ; During reading: connections ; During reading: checking understanding ; After reading ; Using illustrations ; Genre ; Main idea ; Inferences and conclusions ; Plot, setting, and characters ; Sequence ; Problem and solution ; Comparing and contrasting ; Cause and effect ; Fact and opinion ; Theme -- Math. Addition and subtraction ; Multiplication and division ; Fractions and decimals ; Equivalent fractions ; Adding and subtracting fractions ; Adding and subtracting decimals ; Two- and three-dimensional shapes ; Symmetry ; Coordinate grids ; Transformations ; Congruence and similarity ; Patterns with numbers and shapes ; Writing and representing equations ; Length and weight ; Mean, median, mode, and range ; Perimeter and area ; Probability.
Summary:
A practical series designed to assist parents in preparing young children for the competitive world of today's classroom offers a detailed overview of what children should learn and review at home to get and stay ahead in elementary school, accompanied by advice on tutoring and drills and exercises to help youngsters practice and understand important concepts.
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.