Math Pathways & Pitfalls: Fractions and Decimals With Algebra Readiness: Lessons and Teaching Manual Grade 4, Grade 5, and Grade 6

This volume of Math Pathways & Pitfalls K-8 intervention curriculum helps students tackle stubborn pitfalls head-on and transform them into pathways for learning key standards for grades 4-6, including fractions, decimals, and algebraic reasoning. In rigorous research studies, Math Pathways & Pitfalls significantly increased student achievement for diverse students, including for English learners, in all grades tested.

Math Pathways & Pitfalls intervention lessons and instructional strategies:

• Help students master key mathematical standards.
• Include concepts important for algebra readiness.
• Provide students with guided and independent practice.
• Support academic language development.
• Add value to any adopted curriculum.
• Prevent common pitfalls on homework and standardized assessments.

This all-in-one book contains everything a teacher needs to teach Math Pathways & Pitfalls with ease and success:

• 22 complete lessons
• Teaching manual
• DVD video footage of Math Pathways & Pitfalls in action
• CD with black line masters of student handouts, classroom quizzes, answer keys, and resources
• Discussion Builders classroom poster
• Teacher professional development tasks, activities, and video footage

Carne Barnett-Clarke is a senior researcher and director of Math Pathways & Pitfalls at WestEd with experience teaching in urban settings, developing materials for teachers and students, and conducting professional development.

Alma B. Ramirez is a senior research associate at WestEd with experience as a bilingual and ELD teacher, professional developer, mathematics curriculum writer, textbook author, and consultant on equity and access.

Debra Coggins is a mathematics education consultant with experience teaching, coaching teachers, writing support materials for teachers, developing and scoring state assessments, and developing and delivering professional development.