Mastering Mathematics Algebra

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.

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.

Provides structure and guidance to the teacher by means of speed drills, review exercises, teacher tips, word problems and new material for each day.

Deliver outstanding lessons that build fluency, problem-solving and mathematical reasoning skills to enable sustained progress at Key Stage 3, in preparation for GCSE. Mastering Mathematics provides flexible online and print teaching and learning resources. The service focuses on strands within the curriculum to improve progression throughout Secondary Mathematics. Mastering Mathematics Student Books and Whiteboard eTextbooks are organised into progression strands in line with Mastering Mathematics Teaching and Learning Resources: - Enable students to identify appropriate remediation or extension steps they need in order to progress, through easy to follow progression charts - Clear explanations of the tools needed for the chapter followed by questions that develop fluency, reasoning and problem-solving in order to ensure transferability of skills - Show band of difficulty for each chapter and links with other areas of maths throughout the books so students know how they are doing and what they need to learn next

Get ready to master the unknown number! Master Math: Solving Word Problems is a comprehensive reference guide that explains and clarifies the difficulties people often face with word problems, in a simple, easy-to-follow style and format. Beginning with the most basic types of word problems and progressing through to the more advanced, Solving Word Problems shows you how to focus first on the words in the problem, and then on the numbers, breaking down the problem into smaller segments to help you work through. Using familiar situations from everyday life such as percents and discounts, interest, motion and speed, and probability, each type of word problem is taught using step-by-step procedures, solutions, and examples. And end-of-chapter problems will help you practice what you learned. A complete table of contents and a comprehensive index enable you to quickly find specific topics, and the approachable style and format facilitate an understanding of what can be intimidating and tricky skills. Perfect for both students who need some extra help or rusty professionals who want to brush up, Solving Word Problems will help you master everything from simple equations and percents to statistics and probability!

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.

Illustrated workbook for learning, practicing, and mastering pre-algebra mathematics.

I have tutored many, many people in Math through Calculus, and I have found that if you start off with the basics and take things one step at a time - anyone can learn complex Math topics. This book has literally hundreds of example problems ranging in all levels of complexity. Each problem is broken down into bite-sized-chunks so that no one gets lost. This book will take anyone with no prior exposure to Algebra and raise their scores significantly!

What good is math if you can't put it to good use? Studies show that problem solving is THE most neglected topic in most math programs. This book will ensure that the students develop their math critical thinking skills. Students will learn to apply whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents to real-life situations.

Presents an approach to teaching basic math facts to young students, featuring instructional strategies, tips, and classroom activities. Includes a CD-ROM with customizable activities, templates, recording sheets, and teacher tools.