An Easy Start In Arithmetic

The author gives many helpful hints for teachers so that they may have an easy start in arithmetic for their students in the K-3 group. These hints are for both home schooling teachers and classroom teachers.

Three resources in one ? READING, WRITING, and ARITHMETIC! Learn how to take the mystery out of teaching the early grades with this practical, down-to-earth guidebook from Ruth Beechick. The book is divided into three sections that are tabbed for easy reference. The READING section tells how and when to begin phonics, and how to develop comprehension skills. The LANGUAGE section shows how to develop written language skills naturally, in the same way children learn oral language. The ARITHMETIC section explains how to teach understanding of math concepts, and not just memorization of facts.

Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions: What am I doing? Why am I doing it that way? Are there other ways? Which way is best for my family? Where do I get the resources I need to make it happen? How do I avoid over-spending on curriculum? This book is a wealth of information! Topics and chapters include: Comparison of reading programs Comparison of math programs Developing written expression Adapting materials for special situations. General homeschooling resources Resources for blind, deaf and speech language Curriculum types and styles How to take a snapshot of your child's progress This book is a two-hour read that will provide you with direction, comfort and the means to make your homeschool some together in the ways you dream of. It will help you clear your brain and know your mind and then find the resources you need to carry out your newly discovered vision. You don't want to start homeschooling without it!

Ever wish you'd paid more attention in math class? From third grade to senior year of high school, it went in one ear and out the other, didn't it? But now you're staring at the new washer and dryer, trying to figure out the percentage of sales tax on the purchase price. You multiply something by something, right? Or you're scratching your head, wondering how to compute the odds that your football team will take next Sunday's game. You're pretty sure that involved ratios. The problem is, you can't quite remember. Here you get an adult refresher and real-life context—with examples ranging from how to figure out how many shingles it takes to re-roof the garage to the formula for resizing Mom's tomato sauce recipe for your entire family. Forget higher calculus—you just need an open mind. And with this practical guide, math can stop being scary and start being useful.

Rescue your child from math phobia — by playing games! You’ll love these math games because they give your child a sturdy foundation for understanding multiplication and fractions. Help your child master the times tables and build mental math skills. Play with advanced concepts such as division, fractions, decimals, and multi-step calculations. Multiplication & Fractions features 25 kid-tested games, offering a variety of challenges for upper-elementary and middle school students. Chapters include: • Mathematical Models: Learn to picture multiplication and fractions in a way that supports your child’s comprehension. • Conquer the Times Tables: Enjoy practicing the math facts until correct answers become automatic. • Mixed Operations: Give mental muscles a workout with games that require number skills and logical thinking. • Fractions and Decimals: Master equivalent fractions, work with decimal place value, and multiply fractions and decimal numbers. Math games prevent math anxiety. Games pump up your child’s mental muscle, reduce the fear of failure, and generate a positive attitude toward mathematics. Parents can use these games to enjoy quality time with your children. Classroom teachers like them as warm-ups and learning center activities or for a relaxing review day at the end of a term. If you are a tutor or homeschooler, make games a regular feature in your lesson plans to build your students’ math skills. So what are you waiting for? Clear off a table, grab a deck of cards, and let's play some math!

Home educator Laura Berquist presents a modern curriculum based on the time-tested philosophy of the classical Trivium-grammar, logic and rhetoric. She has given homeschoolers a valuable tool for putting together a "liberal arts" curriculum that feeds the soul, as well as the intellect. Her approach, covering grades K - 12, is detailed and practical, and it is adaptable by parents and teachers to any situation. This third revised edition includes a much expanded section for a high school curriculum, and an updated list of resources for all grades.

The author attempts to explain why math is really very easy. He also tries to dispel the 'Black Magic' taught in schools today. A fresh look at an old subject that is bound to challenge you.