Description
Book SynopsisHelp your child succeed with a better understanding of Common Core Math Common Core Math For Parents For Dummies is packed with tools and information to help you promote your child's success in math.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 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
