This straightforward workbook reviews fractions, then practices percent and decimals. Simple instruction is given incrementally, along with visual presentation before each activity. The varied activities keep it engaging. Cut-out fraction manipulatives and grid charts are included for greater clarification. Some pages end with a higher-level problem for students up for the challenge. This would be a useful supplemental workbook to any middle school math program. Answers are included in the back. ~ Gina
Understanding Fractions, Percent, and Decimals
Description
This 72-page math book for Grades 4-6 builds on the lessons learned in the first book in the series, Understanding Fractions for Grades 2-4. Students learn multiplication and division of fractions as well as how to convert fractions to percent and decimals. The book includes cut-out fraction bars to provide hands-on understanding. Students problem solve their way through fun, structured lessons to develop a thorough mastery of computational skills. They learn how fractions and percent are related, including the meaning and use of percent, as well as practical computations. The book includes lessons and exercises built to develop a solid understanding of how fractions are expressed using the decimal and percent systems. Teaching notes are provided.
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 |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-6 |
| Brand: | Critical Thinking Company |
| ISBN: | 9781601449856 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.1875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.6 |
