The goal of this book is to help educators implement mathematics instruction that develops students who feel mathematically secure, use numbers confidently to come to decisions, understand mathematical principles, and can apply their understanding to problem solving situations. Activities involve experimenting, discovering, mathematical reasoning, and problem solving.
Many activities develop understanding with hands-on materials.
Topics include arithmetic, geometry, probability, statistics, measurement, logic, estimation, calculators, computers, careers, and recognition of patterns and relationships. The book contains ideas for creating an environment that makes mathematics seem attractive and interesting for children and includes ideas for parents to consider as they do mathematics at home. Each activity sheet has been edited from its journal form for clarity and brevity. Each activity sheet has been edited from its journal form for clarity and brevity. The answer section contains commentary on each problem with suggestions for parallel problems to use to stimulate discussion.