A Parent's Survival Guide to Common Core Math: Grades K-5

Nine M.Ed., Christen

ISBN 10: 151530406X / ISBN 13: 9781515304067

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Parent's Survival Guide to Common Core Math: Grades K-5
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 151530406X
• ISBN 13: 9781515304067
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

If knowledge truly is power, then this book is a must-read for parents who have felt concerned, confused, or threatened by the apparent invasion of the controversial Common Core State Standards into their child's math education. This book is written as a practical, survival guide for parents of elementary aged students. Read up on the standard overview for each elementary grade level; discover some of the truth behind the Common Core myths; study examples of key methods and models being incorporated into many Common Core guided classrooms; understand some of the research that has led to the "new" methods; and watch companion videos that help bring additional clarity to the material. Whether you have a fourth or fifth grade student who is struggling with fractions or a Kindergartner who is just entering the school system, this book is for you. Book Content Includes: -Understanding the Standards for Mathematical Practice -A Basic Outline of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics -Tools and Examples for teaching Number Understanding -Tools and Examples for teaching Place Value -Tools and Examples for teaching Addition and Subtraction -Tools and Examples for teaching Data Organization -Tools and Examples for teaching Multiplication and Division -Tools and Examplea for teaching Fractions -Tools and Examples for teaching Decimals All content is written with the typical parent in mind. No prior study of education is necessary, and videos are available for each math section to give a well rounded, clear explanation of each topic. Empower yourself to be a valuable part of your child's math education. This book comes with 25 HD companion videos available on http://commoncoremath101.com

About the Author

Christen Nine has a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and a Masters of Education in Moderate Disabilities. She is a certified Secondary Mathematics Teacher through the state of Massachusetts. She has taught high school math, both in the classroom and online, and currently serves on the board of directors for Christian Educators Academy, a private online school. Her combined passions for bringing meaningful, continuity to math education across all grade levels, for making math accessible and understandable to all students, and for seeing the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics implemented in a valuable and worthy manner, have been the key motivators behind this project.