Mastering Math

Mastering Math Manipulatives includes everything you need to integrate math manipulatives--both concrete and virtual--into math learning. Each chapter of this richly illustrated, easy-to-use guide focuses on a different powerful tool, such as two-color counters, linking cubes, base ten blocks, fraction manipulatives, pattern blocks, tangrams, geometric solids, and others, and includes a set of activities that demonstrate the many ways teachers can leverage manipulatives to model and reinforce math concepts for all learners.

Providing solid tips for every stage of study, Mastering Mathematics stresses the importance of a positive attitude and gives you the tools to succeed in your math course. This practical guide will help you: avoid mental blocks during math exams, identify and improve your areas of weakness, get the most out of class time, study more effectively, overcome a perceived "low math ability", be successful on math tests, get back on track when you are feeling "lost", ... and much more.

Put math manipulatives to work in your classroom and make teaching and learning math both meaningful and productive. Mastering Math Manipulatives includes everything you need to integrate math manipulatives—both concrete and virtual—into math learning. Each chapter of this richly illustrated, easy-to-use guide focuses on a different powerful tool, such as base ten blocks, fraction manipulatives, unit squares and cubes, Cuisenaire Rods, Algebra tiles and two-color counters, geometric strips and solids, geoboards, and others, and includes a set of activities that demonstrate the many ways teachers can leverage manipulatives to model and reinforce math concepts for all learners. It features: · Classroom strategies for introducing math manipulatives, including commercial, virtual, and hand-made manipulatives, into formal math instruction. · Step-by-step instructions for over 70 activities that work with any curriculum, including four-color photos, printable work mats, and demonstration videos. · Handy charts that sort activities by manipulative type, math topic, domains aligned with standards, and grade-level appropriateness.

Provides structure and guidance to the teacher by means of speed drills, review exercises, teacher tips, word problems and new material for each day.

An illustrated reference to construction-related mathematical questions that includes explanations, helpful tips, formulas and calculations, metric conversion tables, and more.

Put math manipulatives to work in your classroom and make teaching and learning math both meaningful and productive. Mastering Math Manipulatives includes everything you need to integrate math manipulatives—both concrete and virtual—into math learning. Each chapter of this richly illustrated, easy-to-use guide focuses on a different powerful tool, such as two-color counters, linking cubes, base ten blocks, fraction manipulatives, pattern blocks, tangrams, geometric solids, and others, and includes a set of activities that demonstrate the many ways teachers can leverage manipulatives to model and reinforce math concepts for all learners. It features: • Classroom strategies for introducing math manipulatives, including commercial, virtual, and hand-made manipulatives, into formal math instruction. • Step-by-step instructions for 75 activities that work with any curriculum, including four-color photos, printable work mats, and demonstration videos. • Handy charts that sort activities by manipulative type, math topic, domains aligned with standards, and grade-level appropriateness.

This book is your guide to acing the math and logic sections of the TOLC exams, especially tailored for TOLC-I and E, but also beneficial for TOLC-F candidates. Inside, you’ll find 300 practice problems designed to familiarize you with the types and difficulty levels you'll encounter on the exam. While this first edition covers many question types, it's important to note that not every potential exam question is included. Rest assured, updates are on the way, and purchasing now ensures you'll have access to these future improvements. For TOLC-I candidates: This exam's math section is notably more challenging. Without the use of calculators, mastering the problems in this book is crucial. Though some questions may also appear in TOLC-E and F, practicing them will sharpen your manual math skills. For TOLC-E students: The math challenges here are less intense but going through all the problems will still greatly aid your preparation. For TOLC-F attendees: The math portion of TOLC-F is the most straightforward. Feel free to focus on the simpler problems if the more difficult ones seem overwhelming. Logic puzzles are a key component of the TOLC-I and E but are simpler in the TOLC-F. Regardless, solving these puzzles is excellent practice for all candidates. This guide is an essential tool to help you understand and excel in the TOLC exams. By engaging with these exercises, you're setting yourself up for success.

Presents an approach to teaching basic math facts to young students, featuring instructional strategies, tips, and classroom activities. Includes a CD-ROM with customizable activities, templates, recording sheets, and teacher tools.