Aligning to NCTM Standards, Mathematical Reasoning Level A is a colorful, engaging, and low-key curriculum for parents and children. Everything you need is contained in this one book. Rather than having a set number of pages or lessons to complete, pages provide stand-alone lessons to be completed together. Daily lesson time varies, as parents are encouraged to let their child’s attention span guide what is completed. Skills and concepts do spiral throughout the book, with a child working on the topic for a few pages, then learning something new before returning to deal with more complex aspects of the skill/concept. The top of each worksheet identifies the concept/skill being learned, which is a helpful guide for parents. Since Mathematical Reasoning Level A is designed for interactive learning, no answers are included. Reproducible within the family setting. An excellent introduction to kindergarten math topics that focuses on reasoning skills rather than rote memory. Basic manipulatives like number lines, base 10 blocks, or counting bears are optional. 250 pgs., paperback.
Mathematical Reasoning Level A (Gr. K)
Product Overview
- Flexible and fun for parents and children
- Helps children learn math concepts and reasoning skills
- Complete Kindergarten curriculum—or use as a supplement
Description
New and improved: This edition features an array of exciting updates. We've added more pages filled with new fun, colorful activities to ensure concept mastery. With our expanded content, students can enjoy a deeper dive into critical thinking skills in mathematics, creating a more engaging and enriching learning experience. This book continues to emphasize problem-solving and computation, building a solid foundation for success in higher-level math and math assessments.
The lessons and activities still spiral slowly, allowing students to become comfortable with concepts while challenging them to continue building their problem-solving skills. This book remains committed to teaching more than mathematical concepts; it teaches mathematical reasoning, empowering students to devise different strategies to solve a wide variety of math problems. As always, it is written to the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
CONTENTS
• Counting
• Identifying
• Matching
• Ordering
• Position
• Comparing and Estimating
• Addition
• Subtraction • Locating • Writing
• Grouping
• Patterns
• Geometric Shapes
• Measurement
• Data/Probability
• Fractions
A grade-level curriculum and supplement in one activity book approach! The Mathematical Reasoning series is a colorful and engaging worktext for students as young as 3 up through 9th grade students. At such an early age, mathematical reasoning begins with simple activities such as distinguishing between even or odd amounts and learning the ordinal numbers. This series is correlated to the NCTM standards, and each level will teach skills in number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis. Accordingly, each level incorporates topics such as patterns, number lines, graphs, fractions, probability, and problem-solving, as well as basic math operation skills. The authors suggest working through these activity books page-by-page. The content spirals, which gives your child time to "digest" new concepts before moving on to more complex material. 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. The goal is to move
students from a concrete understanding of math to a more abstract knowledge.
This is implemented by following these math stages: concrete, semi-concrete,
semi-abstract, and abstract. This cycle repeats each time a new skill is introduced.
The series incorporates discussion-based problem-solving to prepare students for mathematical reasoning required for upper-level math. Worksheets are reproducible in the family setting and answers are provided at the back for Levels B–Geometry. Work through from cover-to-cover as your math curriculum or introduce specific worksheets to strengthen skills needed as a supplement. ~Rebecca
| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grade: | K |
| Brand: | Critical Thinking Company |
| ISBN: | 9781644200100 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2 |