Math Facts to the Max! Mastering the Basic Facts with Flash Cards and Songs - Softcover

Sherrill, Carl M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 097044592X ISBN 13: 9780970445926

Publisher: Morning River Publications, 2004

Synopsis

If you love helping children make sense of math, this fresh, unique approach is just what you're looking for.

Math Facts to the Max! supports mastery of the basic number facts by integrating songs, flash cards, and hands-on activities into a dynamic, child-friendly system for learning key strategies and patterns. This high-quality program gets results because it sparks interest as it fosters understanding.

The flexible system is appropriate for classroom, home, and tutorial use. It covers all levels of basic facts for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Math Facts to the Max! is based on extensive research into the best practices for teaching basic math skills. It is highly effective because it provides (1) Step-by-step flash card practice for each type of fact, (2) Songs which help children memorize key strategies, (3) Visual cues and hands-on experiences which link to the flash cards and songs, (4) Review activities that reinforce and maintain skills, (5) Tests for tracking student progress.

The book includes:
- Masters for two-sided flash cards
- A CD with 25 unforgettable songs and hilarious "Igor and Boss" vignettes
- A teacher- and parent-friendly guide

Math Facts to the Max! engages and motivates students through their natural affinity for music and humor. Like the other titles of the Teaching Lynx Series, its goal is to link mathematics with activities that children love.

About this title

About the Author

Carl Sherrill has been a classroom teacher for more than 30 years. He has also taught classes for gifted students and courses for teachers. During his master's degree studies, he researched student problem-solving strategies in classroom settings and through one-on-one interviews.

Carl lives in Calistoga, California, with his wife, Kristin Casey, and seven cats. He is a musician, a backpacker, and an omnivorous reader of nonfiction.

Carl is the author of three other innovative math resources:

RiddleMath: Using Student-Written Riddles to Build Mathematical Power For ages 7 to 11. This book includes eleven types of riddles written by students, along with guidelines for helping children create new riddles for others to solve. 100 reproducible pages. (Morning River Publications)

Mathemagical Showtime: Using Number Tricks to Investigate Patterns and Functions. These investigations for ages 10 to 13 explore the patterns and relationships underlying numerical tricks and stunts. (Morning River Publications)

Journey to the Other Side: Mathematics through Literature and Music This integrated unit for ages 9 to 12 includes a 27-chapter novel and 16 songs, plus teacher's guide and student worksheets. 107 reproducible pages. (Creative Publications)

Review

My daughter has made a complete turnaround with her grades. The flash cards have helped tremendously by teaching the basics. . . -- Cindy Frediani, Parent of 3rd Grader

My kids beamed with delight . . . The songs strengthened their self confidence and desire to learn more. -- Karen Murphy, 3rd Grade Teacher

The lively songs make learning math facts fun and easy. . . This resource truly addresses all styles of learning. -- Sarah Anderson, 4th Grade Teacher

Edition details

• Publisher: Morning River Publications
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 097044592X
• ISBN 13: 9780970445926
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 204