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Record Nr.

UNINA9910784139003321

Autore

Churchman Suzanne L

Titolo

Bringing math home [[electronic resource] ] : a parent's guide to elementary school math : games + activities + projects / / Suzanne L. Churchman

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago, Ill., : Zephyr Press, c2006

ISBN

1-56976-688-6

1-56976-218-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (241 p.)

Disciplina

372.7

Soggetti

Mathematics - Study and teaching (Elementary)

Mathematics

Mathematical recreations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Numbers and operations -- Algebra -- Geometry -- Measurement -- Data analysis and probability -- Problem solving -- Reasoning and proof -- Communication -- Connections -- Representation.

Sommario/riassunto

This ultimate parents' guide to elementary school math features projects, games, and activities children and parents can do together to increase their understanding of basic math concepts. Fun activities such as mapping a child's bedroom for practice in measurements or keeping a diary of numeric items like vacation mileage and expenses reinforce the math skills outlined in each lesson. Using the standards issued by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics as a foundation, this book covers both content and process standards for areas such as algebra, geometry, measurement, problem s