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Mathematical Reasoning Beginning 1 (PK)
SKU
013092
ISBN
9780894558863
Grade PK
Neutral
Low Teacher Involvement
Visual
Spiral
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Charlotte Mason
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Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Everything you need is included.
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Our Price
$34.99 
Description
Beginning 1 focuses on numbers and is intended for use with 3 and 4 year olds. The concepts are presented in a spiral fashion, so students will see the concept repeated at different intervals throughout the book. In most cases, children who finish this book and Beginning 2 (013097) should be ready to tackle kindergarten math.
Publisher's Description of Mathematical Reasoning Beginning 1 (PK)
This book is a complete curriculum for children of age 3. This colorful, 240-page book uses engaging activities and easy-to-follow explanations and examples to teach the concepts of counting, adding, and subtracting using the numbers 1 – 5. It also teaches geometric shapes, colors, sequencing, classification, and visual tracking. It is both a textbook and workbook that teaches all of the math skills children are expected to know entering kindergarten—and several concepts normally taught in kindergarten.
Counting
Identifying
Matching
Ordering
Position
Comparing and Estimating
Addition
Subtraction
Locating
Writing
Grouping
Patterns
Geometric Shapes
Measurement
Data/Probability
Fractions
The activities spiral slowly, allowing students to become comfortable with concepts, but also challenging them to continue building their problem-solving skills. This book teaches more than mathematical concepts; it teaches mathematical reasoning, so students learn to devise different strategies to solve problems. It is written to the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
CONTENTS
An excellent addition to the full curriculum in this book is our revolutionary Smart Abacus™ app. Using the Smart Abacus™ app on your phone, tablet, or computer enables students to solve the addition and subtraction problems in this book using a fun, step-by-step, hands-on method. This app includes 5 addition lessons (levels) and 5 subtraction lessons (levels) along with 200 practice problems. It also simplifies the concept of regrouping (borrowing and carrying), so that this concept—normally taught in 2nd grade—can be taught to early learners.
Category Description for Mathematical Reasoning (Gr. PK-9)
At such an early age, mathematical reasoning begins with simple activities such as distinguishing between even or odd amounts and learning the ordinal numbers. The Mathematical Reading series is correlated to the NCTM standards and accordingly incorporates topics such as patterns, number concepts/number lines, graphs, fractions, probability, geometry, and problem solving, as well as basic operations. The full color activity sheets should especially appeal to the younger student. Not only are the illustrations eye-catching, but they do an excellent job of demonstrating mathematical representations and relationships. Although manipulatives are not required, a link to a virtual manipulative website is provided in case additional concrete level reinforcement is needed. A wide variety of exercises and activities are utilized to keep your child both interested and motivated.
Beginning 1 focuses on numbers 1-5 while Beginning 2 focuses on 0-10, and they are intended for use with 3 and 4 year olds. The concepts are presented in a spiral fashion, so students will see the concept repeated at different intervals throughout the book. In most cases, children who finish these first two books should be ready to tackle kindergarten math.
Books A through G are for grades K-6 and can be used as a core math curriculum. These books can also be used as a critical thinking supplement to any math program. These books incorporate the same spiral approach found in the Beginning books.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grade: | PK |
| Brand: | Critical Thinking Company |
| ISBN: | 9780894558863 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.65 |
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