Mastering Mathematics

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.

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.

Mastering Mathematics - Class 6 has been written by Prof. M.L. Aggarwal in accordance with the latest syllabus prepared by The Inter State Board for Anglo-Indian Education.

The second edition of this popular book has been fully revised for the new GCSE syllabus, offering a self-contained course for individual study or classroom use.