Helpful advice for teaching Common Core Math Standards to middle-school students The new Common Core State Standards for Mathematics have been formulated to provide students with instruction that will help them acquire a thorough knowledge of math at their grade level, which will in turn enable them to move on to higher mathematics with competence and confidence. Hands-on Activities for Teaching the Common Core Math Standards is designed to help teachers instruct their students so that they will better understand and apply the skills outlined in the Standards. This important resource also gives teachers a wealth of tools and activities that can encourage students to think critically, use mathematical reasoning, and employ various problem-solving strategies. * Filled with activities that will help students gain an understanding of math concepts and skills correlated to the Common Core State Math Standards * Offers guidance for helping students apply their understanding of math concepts and skills, develop proficiency in calculations, and learn to think abstractly * Describes ways to get students to collaborate with other students, utilize technology, communicate ideas about math both orally and in writing, and gain an appreciation of the significance of mathematics to real life This practical and easy-to-use resource will help teachers give students the foundation they need for success in higher mathematics.

 

 

There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by John Wiley & Sons Inc .

Gary Muschla taught fourth through sixth grades for more than 25 years. Specializing in reading and the language arts, he is the author of dozens of teacher resource guides. Erin Muschla-Berry is a middle school math teacher in New Jersey and has written extensively for teachers, including Practice Makes Perfect: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents .