Math Dictionary for Kids: The Essential Guide to Math Terms, Strategies, and Tables - Softcover

Fitzgerald, Theresa R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1618211676 ISBN 13: 9781618211675

Publisher: Prufrock Pr, 2014

Synopsis

Equipped with this handy, updated reference of more than 400 full-color, illustrated definitions, children will be able to quickly find the definitions and illustrated examples that will enable them to solve many of the math challenges they face. Covering everything from "addend" to "zero," the fourth edition of the best-selling Math Dictionary for Kids gives students in grades 4?9 definitions, illustrations, and examples that can help them solve math problems. This handbook includes illustrated, concise explanations of the most common terms used in general math classes, categorized by subjects that include measurement, algebra, geometry, fractions and decimals, statistics and probability, and problem solving. This newly updated edition also discusses how students can use manipulatives and basic math tools to improve their understanding and includes handy measurement conversion tables. Each term has a concise definition and an example or illustration. This is a guide that needs to be in every child's desk.

About this title

About the Author

Theresa R. Fitzgerald has been a fourth grade teacher with the Linden Community Schools since 1992, shortly after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree through the University of Michigan-Flint. She earned her Master's degree in Math/Science Elementary Education through Eastern Michigan University. Theresa has presented math and science workshops and staff development locally, and has been involved in the development of science and math curriculum. Her latest ventures involve increasing the use of technology across the curriculum and developing science activities.

Theresa's love of math and her interest in helping children understand its concepts led to the development of the Math Dictionary for Kids. The need for a math resource to help elementary and middle school children and their parents with terminology and concepts became apparent as Theresa's daughter, Amanda, grew. Developed over a period of about 10 years, its use on a daily basis has helped her students find sustained success in math.

Reviews

Gr 4–8—Divided into seven main chapters for topics such as "Measurement," "Algebraic Ideas," "Geometry," and "Problem Solving" in addition to chapters dedicated to reference guides, manipulatives, and formulas to name a few, this text is a strong guide for school and public libraries. Listed alphabetically within each chapter, mathematical concepts are presented with straightforward explanations accompanied by color images and examples when necessary. This edition includes more than 40 new entries—a combination of new words with their definitions that are related to (and perhaps more familiar than) those previously defined. The inclusion of more simple terms and concepts such as equal, fewer, and greater makes this guide appropriate for younger students as well. A lengthy "Quick Reference Guide: Problem Solving Step by Step" details a variety of ways to solve word problems and encourages students to discover individualized approaches. A "Common Core State Standards Alignment" spread explains the standards for grades four through eight. While illustrations sometimes make use of fun objects like ice-cream cones, cars, or pieces of candy, the images won't deter older students. Concepts such as those presented in the "Measurement Conversion Tables" chapter make this offering relevant for studies other than just math. VERDICT A useful offering for STEM collections.—Meaghan Darling, Long Hill Township Public Library, Gillette, NJ

Edition details

• Publisher: Prufrock Pr
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1618211676
• ISBN 13: 9781618211675
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 263