The everything parent's guide to common core math, grades K-5 understand the new math standards to help your child learn and succeed

The Common Core, a new set of national educational standards, has been adopted by 45 states across the nation. But you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school. If you want to help your children with their homework, you need to learn these new methods, whi...

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Main Author: Brennan, Jim, 1962-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Avon, Massachusetts : Adams Media, [2015]
Series: Everything series
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Summary: The Common Core, a new set of national educational standards, has been adopted by 45 states across the nation. But you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school. If you want to help your children with their homework, you need to learn these new methods, which focus on critical thinking and conceptual understanding. With the help of math teacher, you'll learn what your child will be learning in grades K-5; the multiple new ways to look at math problems; the rationale behind the Common Core math standards; and how to help your child with homework and studying.
Item Description: "Includes sample equations and practice exercises"--Cover.
Physical Description: 304 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-296) and index.
ISBN: 9781440586804 (pbk : alk. paper)
1440586802 (pbk : alk. paper)
9781440583360
1440583366
Author Notes: Jim Brennan is a certified K-12 mathematics teacher who has been teaching for more than ten years. He is the creator of MathHW.net, a math homework site where he provides Common Core resources for students, teachers, and parents, along with tutorial videos, interactive practice problems, and math games. He lives in Watertown, MA.