Danielson Common Core Math For Parents For Dummies with Videos Online

1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-119-02111-7
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 224 Seiten, E-Book

Help your child succeed with a better understanding of CommonCore Math
Common Core Math For Parents For Dummies is packed withtools and information to help you promote your child's success inmath. The grade-by-grade walk-through brings you up to speed onwhat your child is learning, and the sample problems and videolessons help you become more involved as you study together. You'lllearn how to effectively collaborate with teachers and keep tabs onyour child's progress, so minor missteps can be corrected quickly,before your child falls behind. The Common Core was designed toimprove college- and career-readiness, and to prepare U.S. studentsto be more competitive on an international stage when it's time toenter the workforce. This guide shows you how the standards werecreated, and how they've evolved over time to help ensure yourchild's future success.
The Common Core Math Standards prepare students to do real mathin the real world. Many new teaching methods are very differentfrom the way most parents learned math, leading to frustration andconfusion as parents find themselves unable to help with homeworkor explain difficult concepts. This book cuts the confusion andshows you everything you need to know to help your child succeed inmath.
* Understand the key concepts being taught in your child'sgrade
* Utilize the homework tools that help you help your child
* Communicate more effectively with your child's teacher
* Guide your child through sample problems to fosterunderstanding
The Common Core was designed to ensure that every student,regardless of location or background, receives the education theyneed. Math skills are critical to real-world success, and the newstandards reflect that reality in scope and rigorousness. CommonCore Math For Parents For Dummies helps you help your childsucceed.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Danielson, Christopher

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Common Core Math Standards 5
Chapter 1: The Lowdown on Common Core Math, Just the Basics 7
Chapter 2: Looking at Math Teaching Then and Now 17
Chapter 3: Exploring the Standards for Mathematical Practice 25
Chapter 4: Understanding Homework Assignments 37
Part II: Focusing on Elementary Math: Kindergarten through Fifth Grade 45
Chapter 5: Beginning with Kindergarten Math 47
Chapter 6: Solving Problems in First-Grade Math 57
Chapter 7: Prioritizing Place Value in Second Grade 69
Chapter 8: Finding Fractions in Third-Grade Math 79
Chapter 9: Mastering Multiplication in Fourth-Grade Math 93
Chapter 10: Anticipating Algebra in Fifth-Grade Math 105
Part III: Moving Up to Middle and High School Math: Sixth through Twelfth Grade 119
Chapter 11: Relating to Ratios in Sixth-Grade Math 121
Chapter 12: Pursuing Proportions in Seventh-Grade Math 137
Chapter 13: Arriving at Algebra in Eighth-Grade Math 151
Chapter 14: Looking at Advanced Math: High School and Beyond 167
Part IV: The Part of Tens 185
Chapter 15: Ten Awesome Resources for Parents 187
Chapter 16: Ten (or So) Proven Ways to Support Math at Home 191
Index 195

Über Autor(innen)

Christopher Danielson, PhD, is a leading curriculum writer, educator, math blogger, and author interpreting research for parents and teachers across the country from his home base at Normandale Community College in Minnesota.