Practical, classroom-ready arithmetic instruction for Grammar GradesNumber by Development offers a complete method for teaching number sense, decimal work, and measurement. It presents a structured plan with aims, language, and step-by-step activities designed for real classroom use.
The book emphasizes clear, concrete language and built?in practice, including oral, written, and diagram-based work. It covers topics from reading and writing decimals to cubic measure, per cent, and everyday measurement problems, providing both long and short forms of solution to fit different teaching styles.
- Guided development of problems that reinforce part?and?whole thinking and fraction language
- Explicit strategies for reading, writing, and meaningfully reducing decimals and fractions
- Structured practice with dictations, diagrams, and prepared materials for classroom use
- Progression through core topics with general summaries and carefully designed exercises
Ideal for teachers seeking a thorough, methodical approach to arithmetic instruction that can be adapted to diverse classrooms.