MATHEMATICS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS - ALL GRADES Student Workbooks are used in grades 1-3 only 018726 Meeting Book only 13.50 8 50. and contain student materials, flash cards and 021349 Teacher Edition only 59.50 36 .95 SAXON MATH practice pages. The Math K Home Study Kit The most popular homeschooling math pro- contains teacher edition and meeting book. Math 2 gram hands down! Highly recommended by Math 1, 2, and 3 kits contain teacher edi- Skip counting; comparing numbers; solving both Mary Pride and Cathy Duffy, Saxon Math tion, meeting book, and a set of 2 workbooks. problems; mastering all basic addition and also wins our award for the “Most Requested Manipulatives are a vital, integral part of the subtraction facts; mastering multiplication to Text.” Saxon math is a “user-friendly” math program; these are not included in the Home 5; adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers; program - even for Algebra, Trigonometry, Study Kits, but are available through us also. measuring; perimeter and area; telling time to Calculus and other usually difficult math topics. 5 minutes; identifying geometric shapes; iden- Learning is incremental and each new concept Math K tifying symmetry; identifying angles; graphing. is continuously reviewed, so the learning has Counting, number recognition, and sequenc- 132 lessons. time to “sink in” instead of being forgotten when ing; addition and subtraction stories; sorting; 018400 Home Study Kit . . 96.50 59 .95 the next topic is presented. Higher scores on patterning, identifying shapes and geometric 001526 Workbooks only . . 27.50 16 .75 standardized tests and increased enrollments designs; telling time to the hour; using a cal- 018727 Meeting Book only 13.50 8 50. in upper-level math and science classes have endar. There are no workbooks. 112 lessons. 021134 Teacher Edition only 59.50 36 .95 resulted where Saxon has been used in public 018398 Home Study Kit . . 63.50 39 .95 schools. Students like Saxon because they feel 018725 Meeting Book only 13.50 8 .50 Math 3 successful in math instead of overwhelmed. 007918 Teacher Edition only 59.50 36 .95 Using math in real life; identifying place value, Because of the format, children are able to work completing patterns; mastering multiplication more independently. and division facts; adding/subtracting multi-digit Math 1 numbers; multiplying a multi-digit number by a SAXON K-3 PROGRAM Skip counting; ordinal positions; sorting single digit; dividing by a 1-digit divisor; adding The Teacher’s Manual contains the actual les- rules and patterns; solving problems; mastering positive and negative numbers; fractions; add- son plans and information vital to the effective basic addition and most basic subtraction facts; ing/subtracting fractions with common denomi- presentation of math concepts. The consumable adding 2-digit numbers without regrouping; nators; telling time to the minute; change for a Meeting Books are used during the teacher- measuring; comparing volume, mass and area; dollar; graphing. 140 lessons. student “meeting” in which concepts are intro- counting money; telling time to half-hour; iden- 018401 Home Study Kit . . 99.50 62 .95 duced, demonstrated and practiced. If teaching tifying polygons; graphing. 130 lessons. 001527 Workbooks only . . 27.50 16 .75 more than one student at the same level, you 018399 Home Study Kit . . 96.50 59 .95 018728 Meeting Book only 13.50 8 50. will only need one meeting book. Consumable 001523 Workbooks only . . 27.50 16 .75 021055 Teacher Edition only 61.50 37 .95 MANIPULATIVE KITS Since manipulatives are vital to the program’s success and are NOT INCLUDED in the home study kits, we are stocking these also - both as sets and separates. We have duplicated the chart from Saxon’s catalog below showing the required materials for each grade level: Required Manipulatives Qty K 1 2 3 Required Manipulatives Qty K 1 2 3

Balance 1 X X X Folding Meter/Yard Stick 1 O O O

Learning Clock (Teacher’s) 1 O O O O Multilink / Mathlink Cubes 100 X X

Student Clock 2 X X X X Teacher’s Number Line 1 X X

2-Color Plastic Counters 10 X Pattern Blocks (Plastic) 100 X X X X

1-inch Teddy Bear Counters 48 X Plastic Ruler (inch/cm) 2 X X X

Dominoes 1 set X Tangrams 1 set X X

Geoboard w/ Rubber Bands 2 X X X Outdoor Thermometer 1 X X Geometric Shapes 1 set O 1-inch Color Tiles (4 colors) 100 X X

Hundred Number Chart 1 X X X X = Required, O = Optional

Note that “O” items in the chart are “optional.” They are used in the program, but you might be able to substitute other materials for them. In the case of the teaching clock, they felt that you could get by with just the smaller student clocks. We would strongly suggest, however, the use of a teacher clock with geared hands when teaching time. From our personal experience, it is a great aid when demonstrating how the hour passes as the minute hand sweeps around the clock. Our grade level manipulative kits contain all the materials specified for that grade in the chart above. Our COMPLETE KITS contain all of the materials required for grades K-3. Please note, however, that we have substituted two student number lines with plasti-mark crayons for the 36-ft teacher’s number line. Although we are not the “official” supplier of manipulatives for the Saxon program, Saxon has reviewed our offerings and has sent many home schoolers our way. We are offering our own manipulative kits for several reasons. First, the other kit did not include everything specified by Saxon. Second, we wanted to upgrade the quality of one of the components. And, third, we felt that the homeschool market needed more flexibility! Since these kits are a fairly major expenditure for home schoolers, we assume you’ll want to know the differences between ours and theirs:  The balance they include is a “teeter-totter” type whereas ours is a simple scale balance (bucket balance). Pan or bucket balances cost more than simple balances. We were very dissatisfied with the performance of the simple balance. Just as with a teeter-totter, if two equally-weighted objects are on each end, they will only balance if both are seated an equal distance from the fulcrum. This does not happen with a bucket/pan balance.  We do include number lines... they do not.  We do not include a “tote box.”  We do include the wall thermometer... they do not.  Our price is lower.  We include the one set of tangrams required by the program. They include four sets. See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 369 Now, about our flexibility! Because you may be starting Saxon Math with a child who is not in kindergarten, or might want to see how you like the program before committing for all four levels, we offer kits by grade level that contain only the manipulatives needed for that grade. For your convenience, we offer kits both with and without the optional items on Saxon’s chart. Additionally, you may substitute either a set of 250 1 cm.- thick solid plastic or wooden pattern blocks for the set of 100 0.5 cm.-thick set normally included in kits. Simply use the correct item number and price from the table below - CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs.: Standard With Plastic With Wooden Kit Pattern Block Upgrade Pattern Block Upgrade Grade K Kit Without Optional Items MPK000 37 .00 MPK0P0 45 .00 MPK0W0 48 .00 Grade K Kit With Optional Items MPKW00 51 .00 MPKWP0 59 .00 MPKWW0 62 .00 Grade 1 Kit Without Optional Items MP1000 33 .50 MP10P0 40 .50 MP10W0 43 .00 Grade 1 Kit With Optional Items MP1W00 50 .00 MP1WP0 57 .00 MP1WW0 60 .00 Grade 2 Kit Without Optional Items MP2000 34 .50 MP20P0 41 .00 MP20W0 44 .00 Grade 2 Kit With Optional Items MP2W00 53 .00 MP2WP0 60 .00 MP2WW0 62 .00 Grade 3 Kit Without Optional Items MP3000 20 .50 MP30P0 27 .50 MP30W0 30 .25 Grade 3 Kit With Optional Items MP3W00 37 .00 MP3WP0 44 .00 MP3WW0 47 .00 Complete Kit Without Optional Items MPC000 48 .50 MPC0P0 55 .50 MPC0W0 58 .00 Complete Kit With Optional Items MPCW00 66 .00 MPCWP0 73 .00 MPCWW0 76 .00

NOTE: To substitute Judy Teacher’s Clock for standard teacher’s clock in kits with optional items - substitute “J” for the sixth digit (ending zero) in the above item numbers and add $3.00. For example, to purchase the Grade 2 kit including optional items, upgrading the pattern blocks to a set of 250 1 cm.-thick wooden ones, and substituting a Judy clock in place of the standard teacher’s clock, use item #MP2WWJ - cost will be $_____ . Because you may already have some of the manipulatives included in kits, we offer manipulatives separately and in the quantities needed for the program. After reviewing the materials lists in the Saxon books, three items are worth mentioning:  Although not indicated on the chart, a set of double-six dominoes is used in one lesson in Saxon Grade 2.  In one lesson in grade 3 (L130), directions indicate the use of 12 2-colored counters (more than the kit provides). Use color tiles instead.  In Saxon grade 3, you need 20 $100 bills, 50 $10 bills, and 50 $1 bills. While some of you may have this laying about the house, and others have ample play money from a board game, we carry what you need for the program. See item #019969 below. Coins are also needed, but a trip to the bank will supply needed quantities! Bucket Balance 2-Colored Plastic Counters Tangrams As the name suggests, this sturdy balance scale 018732 Set of 10 ...... 0 .50 010884 One set plastic . . . 1.50 0 90. uses buckets instead of pans. Measures both 018733 Set of 100 ...... 3 .60 TANGR4 4 sets (diff colors) . . 4.40 3 00. solids and liquids, and the transparent buckets are removable for easy cleaning. Colorful scale 1-Inch Teddy Bear Counters Color Tiles is made of durable plastic, and there's even a CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 1” square plastic tiles in four bright colors (red, storage drawer in the base. The deep buckets 018734 Set of 48 . . . . . 6.25 4 .95 blue, green & yellow). Set of 100 (25 of each hold approximately 300 ml, with markings 018735 Set of 100 . . . . 12.99 9 .25 color). CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. every 50 ml, for measuring. Also features sliding 018746 ...... 4.99 4 25. compensators. Dominoes 018729 ...... 15.99 11 .75 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Pattern Blocks 018736 Double-Six . . . . 2.99 2 .50 All pattern blocks are solid, not the cookie- Teaching Clock 004074 Double-Nine . . . . 4.29 3 .50 cutter types. Sets vary in size and thickness. 13” diameter clock is geared so that the hour See complete description later in this section. hand moves proportionately with the minute Geometric Shapes 018743 100 .5 cm .-thick plastic 8.50 6 75. hand. Made of durable plastic. Set of 10 plastic 3-D shapes approx. 1” in size 018744 250 1 cm .-thick plastic 19.49 14 .25 008925 ...... 19.99 15 .50 that includes pyramids, cone, cube, cylinder, 015445 250 1 cm .-thick wood 34.75 18 .50 sphere, rectangular prism, triangular prism, and 015343 250 1 cm .-thick wooden (bagged - Judy Clock (MAY BE SUBSTITUTED IN KIT) more. no container) . . . . 23.95 16 .95 In our opinion, the best geared clock avail- 003491 ...... 5.99 3 .95 able. The advantage of the Judy Clock is that Plastic Ruler (inch/cm) it’s practically child-proof. If hands are moved Hundred Number Chart Metric on one side, standard measure on other. in an abnormal way, the gear mechanism will Laminated chart from 1-100 in 1” squares. One edge is graduated in simpler units for the not break. We’ve had ours for years and it looks Blank grid on reverse. younger child (¼’s and ½’s) while the other edge good and works perfectly despite some pretty 018739 Chart ...... 0 .65 has 1/16th graduations. On the metric side, rugged “time telling!” SEE NOTE ABOVE . 004371 Number Tiles 1-100 15.95 14 .50 one edge is graduated by centimeters only for 018730 ...... 25.99 18 .95 the younger child while the other edge has mil- Folding Meter/Yard Stick limeter graduations. Sold by the each. Two are Student Clocks 018740 ...... 3.99 3 .25 needed in the Saxon K-3 program. These are standing clocks with independently 018847 ...... 0 75. moving hands. Multilink / Mathlink Cubes 018731 Set of two . . . . . 3.17 2 .50 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Outdoor Thermometer 018741 Set of 100 . . . . 12.65 10 .50 Use indoors or out - has large, visible numbers Miniature Geared Judy Clock in Celsius and Fahrenheit. Includes mounting A 5” diameter student clock with geared hands screws and is made of durable, waterproof plas- to maintain hour/minute relationship. Number Lines w/ Write ‘n Wipe Marker tic. 3” x 14½”. 003070 ...... 5.83 4 .25 Two mark-on/wipe-off student number lines CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. with a write ‘n wipe marker. One number line 018745 ...... 6.99 5 50. Geoboard - 7", 5 x 5 pin, double-sided shows 0-25 with ample space above number Square plastic with a 5 x 5 pin array. Rubber line to “loop” numbers together with marker. Play Money bands included. Sold here by the EACH. (All of The other is numbered -20 to +20. Both have Bills approximate real currency in size and our above kits, however, include 2 Geoboards peel-off backing so you may mount them on color. Includes 20 $100 bills, 5 $50 bills, 5 $20 w/ rubber bands.) desks, etc. bills, 50 $10 bills, 5 $5 bills, and 50 $1 bills. 018737 EACH ...... 1 .95 018742 ...... 2.60 2 .25 019969 ...... 4.10 3 75. 370 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. SAXON MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS SAXON HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS 12 Investigations, and 15 Labs in the student Featuring the same methodology as previous Home Study (H . S .) Kits contain a non-con- text. The table of contents is color-coded editions plus enhanced mathematical content, sumable hardcover student text, an answer key according to the math strands incorporated into Homeschool Kits contain a non-consumable to problem sets and tests, and a test booklet . each lesson. student edition textbook, consumable tests Solution manuals are NOT included . For each To help students understand the flow of a and worksheets for one student, and a solu- problem, these manuals take you step-by-step lesson, the first lesson has yellow highlighted tions manual . All three components of the to the solution. A big help if higher level math teaching boxes to explain the different elements Homeschool Kit come softbound. The Student isn’t your strong suit. All books are the most that will be present in each lesson. Each lesson Edition Text uses a two-color page layout, as current edition. begins with a ‘Warm-Up’ in which students opposed to the black and white pages of prior are given the skills and vocabulary which are editions. Tests and Worksheets include a sig- Algebra 1/2 (8-9) prerequisite to this lesson. ‘New Concepts’ nificant amount of fact drill practice, course Covers area, percent, ratio, order of opera- presents the new vocabulary with meanings and tests, as well as various forms for recording stu- tions, beginning algebra concepts. 3rd edition. examples of the concepts along with solutions. dent progress. The Solutions Manual contains 001524 Complete H . S . Kit 69.00 42 .95 ‘Lesson Practice’ lets students check to see if answers and solutions to all problems in the text 008176 Solution Manual . . . 37.15 22 .95 they understand the new concept and italicized and tests. 004741 Answer Key/Tests . . 19.50 12 .00 reference numbers help students know what 020296 Tests only . . . . . 13.00 8 .00 example demonstrated the concept for that Math 54 (4-5) 024418 Student Text Only . . 65.00 42 .95 problem. The ‘Practice’ section is where stu- For use by fourth graders who have com- dents practice new and old concepts together. pleted Math 3 or who are doing well in math, Algebra 1 (9-10) Italicized numbers in this section refer to the les- or for average fifth graders. Covers review of 4 Covers signed numbers, exponents, solv- son in which the concept is taught. This mixed basic math functions, estimating, 2- and 3-digit ing equations, two equations with unknowns, practice serves as a good practice for state tests computation, decimals, fractions, rudimentary graphing equations, scientific notation, ratio, since the format is similar. geometry, word problems. 3rd edition. percent, variation, unit conversions, geometry, Some added features make this book very user 024422 3e Homeschool KIT 79.50 48 .95 perimeter, area, volume, English to metric con- friendly. The skills bank found in the back of 024424 3e Student Text . . . 41.50 25 .95 version, surface area. 3rd edition. the book highlights 22 different skills used in 024425 3e Tests & Wkshts . . 20.50 12 .65 000628 Complete H . S . Kit 69.00 42 .95 the lessons and are referenced by small numbers 024423 3e Solutions Manual 25.50 15 .75 007759 Solution Manual . . . 38.25 23 .55 (ex. SB10) found throughout the warm-up and 003408 Answer Key/Tests . . . 19.50 12 .00 practice sections. For quick reference there are Math 65 (5-6) 020297 Tests only . . . . . 12.50 7 .70 6 pages of symbols, formulas, metric and cus- Covers multiplication, division, word prob- 024419 Student Text Only . . 67.00 42 .95 tomary measure, and properties, along with 2 lems, fractions, decimals, percents, basic geom- pages of postulates and theorems. An extensive etry, negative numbers. 3rd edition. Algebra 2 (10-11) glossary rounds out the reference section. Pages 024426 3e Homeschool KIT 79.50 48 .95 The completion of algebra. Covers uniform of the text have very wide margins and occa- 024428 3e Student Text . . . 41.50 25 .95 motion, chemistry-related problems, simultane- sionally the student will be given ‘Hint,’ ‘Math 024429 3e Tests & Wkshts . . 20.50 12 .65 ous equations with 2 and 3 variables, non-linear Reasoning,’ ‘Math Language,’ or even ‘Caution’ 024427 3e Solutions Manual 25.50 15 .75 equations, geometry, right-triangle trigonom- boxes with additional information for the lesson. etry, conversion from rectangular to polar coor- The Solutions Manual offers step-by-step dinates, addition of vectors, complex numbers, solutions for all of the problems found in the quadratic formulas. Revised in 2006, this ver- student text. sion now includes Lesson Reference Numbers The Test Forms & Test Answers include tests for all problem sets and tests, which refer the to be taken each week along with a testing student back to the lesson the concept was schedule. Solutions for test problems are found presented in, so they can go back and review in the last half of this booklet. when they come to a difficult problem. This The question then becomes, “How does edition also features complete solutions for test Saxon Geometry compare to other geometry questions (located in the test packet), improved programs?” When you compare Saxon to Jacobs graphics, and a revised glossary and index. 3rd Geometry and BJU Geometry, you get a pretty edition. good picture of the type of program Saxon has 001478 Complete H . S . Kit 69.00 42 .95 published. All 3 programs are comparable, 007774 Solution Manual . . . 42.10 25 .95 covering the important topics that should be 016021 Answer Key/Tests . . . 19.50 12 .00 found in a strong geometry program. A good, Math 76 (6-7) 020298 Tests only . . . . . 13.00 8 .00 solid introduction to trigonometry is included in Covers decimals, fractions, number lines, mea- 024420 Student Text Only . . 67.00 42 .95 all 3 programs, but Saxon includes a little more surement, area, perimeter, volume, place value, practice in this area. solid figures, percent, ratio, unit conversion, Saxon Geometry (9-AD) With the release of the Saxon Geometry, you probability, angles, coordinates. 4th edition. Here it is! The long-awaited homeschool edi- now have two different ways to complete your 024430 4e Homeschool KIT 88.50 54 .95 tion of Saxon Geometry. Since the release of high school math. For the non-college bound 024432 4e Student Text . . . 41.50 25 .95 the program for public school, we have been student or the student who doesn’t wish to 024433 4e Tests & Wkshts . . 25.50 15 .75 receiving phone calls wanting to know when it pursue a math or science degree, use Algebra 024431 4e Solutions Manual 30.50 18 .95 would be available for homeschool. Harcourt 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and Advanced Math has listened and here it is. The wait has not been if you want or need a fourth year of math. If Math 87 (7-8) in vain as this program is as good and solid as your student is college-bound in the area of Covers fractions, decimals, percents, geome- the other Saxon math programs. math or science or they just really love math, try, area, volume, ratio, proportion, exponents, The new hardcover Geometry student text use Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Advanced Math, and scientific notation, signed numbers, algebraic includes all topics in a high school geometry Calculus, and your geometry will be covered by terms, 2-step equations and inequalities, slope, course using the Saxon methodology of incre- the content found in these texts. graphing, the Pythagorean Theorem. 3rd edi- mental development and continual review. The Homeschool Kit includes the student text, tion. Some of the topics covered include triangle solutions manual, and test forms and answers. 024434 3e Homeschool KIT 88.50 54 .95 congruence, postulates and theorems, surface The Homeschool Packet is just the test forms 024436 3e Student Text . . . 41.50 25 .95 area and volume, two-column proofs, vector and answers. - Donna 024437 3e Tests & Wkshts . . 25.50 15 .75 addition, and slopes and equations of lines. 000957 Homeschool Kit . . 111.50 69 .95 024435 3e Solutions Manual 30.50 18 .95 There are 120 lessons divided into 12 sections, 000969 Homeschool Packet 12.50 7 70.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 371 Advanced Mathematics (10-11) activities include calculating the number of tiles EACH BELOW ...... 89.99 56 .95 Covers permutations, combinations, trigono- needed to cover a classroom floor, estimating 022093 Saxon Teacher for Math 5/4 (3ED) metric and inverse functions, conic sections, the number of pennies in a jar, and creating dot- 022106 Saxon Teacher for Math 6/5 (3ED) matrices and determinants, binomial theorem, to-dot designs on graph paper using coordinate 022115 Saxon Teacher for Math 7/6 (4ED) rational roots, Euclidean geometry.2nd edition. points. Most activities are preceded by short, 022119 Saxon Teacher for Math 8/7 (3ED) 006781 Complete H . S . Kit 72.00 45 .95 oral review exercises, like “counting by 7’s from 029861 Saxon Teacher for Algebra 1/2 3ED 007787 Solution Manual . . . 39.35 24 .25 7 to 84” or “find half of 64 and continue finding 042940 Saxon Teacher for Algebra 1 (3ED) 019989 Answer Key/Tests . . 20.30 12 .50 halves of each answer to one-eighth.” Teacher 041677 Saxon Teacher for Algebra 2 (3ED) 000310 Tests only . . . . . 13.00 8 .00 instructions are detailed and often scripted. 029865 Saxon Teacher for Geometry 024417 Student Text Only . . 72.00 45 .95 011037 ...... 49.45 29 .95 042939 Saxon Teacher for Advanced Math

Calculus (11-12) SAXON TEACHER W/ HOME STUDY KIT: Covers calculus, trigonometry, and ana- Middle Grade Basic Fact Cards (4+) SX54TC S/T + Math 5/4 (3ED) 169.49 99 .95 lytic geometry, with emphasis on application to Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and SX65TC S/T + Math 6/5 (3ED) 169.49 99 .95 physics, chemistry, engineering, and business. division flashcards for students who need help SX76TC S/T + Math 7/6 (4ED) 178.49 105 .95 Revised in 2006, this version features expanded mastering basic math facts. Cards are intended SX87TC S/T + Math 8/7 (3ED) 178.49 105 .95 content, and Lesson Reference Numbers for all for use with Math 54 and above. Addition and AL12ST S/T + Algebra 1/2 (3E) 158.99 93 .95 problem sets and tests (so the student can go subtraction cards are double-sided, with an SXA1TC S/T + Algebra 1 (3ED) 158.99 93 .95 back to the applicable lesson and review the addition problem printed on one side and a sub- ALG2ST S/T + Algebra 2 (3ED) 158.99 93 .95 concepts when they run into a difficult prob- traction problem printed on the other. Likewise GEOMST S/T + Geometry (1ED) 201.49118 .95 lem). 2nd edition. with multiplication and division. 100 addition SXADTC S/T + Adv Math (2ED) 161.99 95 .95 001477 Complete H . S . Kit 77.50 47 .95 and subtraction cards cover single-digit addition 007819 Solution Manual . . . 40.40 24 .95 with sums up to 18 and subtraction with differ- DIVE CD-ROMs for Saxon Math 019990 Answer Key/Tests . . 20.50 12 .65 ences from 0-9. 130 multiplication and division Video clip lectures developed for use with 020257 Tests only . . . . . 13.00 8 .00 cards cover multiplication facts from 1-12 and Saxon’s Home Study Kits (though designed FOR, 024421 Student Text Only . . 74.50 47 .95 division with quotients from 1-12. Flashcards they were not designed BY Saxon). Lecture are printed on cardstock (ten per page) and are sets, which contain one lecture per lesson, are Physics (10-12) separated by perforated edges. ~ Anh available by level for Math 54 through Calculus Presents introductory physics for the average 000233 ...... 9.75 6 .00 and Physics. Each level is contained on one or high school student. Parents who have taught two CD-ROMs. D.I.V.E. lectures are ideal for Algebra 2 should be able to use this success- the student who needs a little more explanation fully- does not require a background in physics. Saxon Teacher CD-ROMs than what’s available in the text. I’ve found 020307 Complete H . S . Kit 72.50 45 .95 One reason why Saxon math is a strong that even when you carefully read a math text, 020311 Solution Manual . . . 35.00 21 .95 choice for homeschoolers – particularly at it’s often easier to understand a new concept if 020309 Answer Key/Tests . . 19.50 12 .00 the high school level - is the depth of support you can hear someone else verbalize it. The 020310 Tests only . . . . . 13.00 8 .00 that’s available. With the development of the lectures are approximately 10-20 minutes long 024438 Student Text Only . . 69.50 45 .95 Saxon Teacher CDs, there’s even more sup- (the higher the level, the longer the lecture). port. Available now for Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Each lecture is stored in its own file. To use Previous Saxon Editions Still Available Advanced Math, Saxon 5/4, 6/5, 7/6, and 8/7, D.I.V.E., the student opens his text to the next Algebra 2, 2nd Edition (10-12) Saxon has provided a user-friendly format – lesson and opens the corresponding lecture 037856 Home Study Kit . . . 69.00 42 .95 CD-ROMs used on a computer. There are four file on the computer. Lectures take place on 037857 Solutions Manual . . . 44.00 27 .15 lesson CDs and one Test CD for each course. a chalkboard/whiteboard screen. You hear the The lesson CDs provide comprehensive les- teacher, but don’t actually see him - rather you Using John Saxon’s Math Books (4-12) son instruction which includes working all the only see what he writes on the board. The stu- You have questions; he has answers. Art sample problems. Also, the solution for EVERY dent’s job is to follow along in the text (please Reed, who worked for nine years advising problem in the lesson - both the practice and the note: the D.I.V.E. CDs do not follow along with and answering parents’ questions for Saxon problem sets - is provided in step by step fash- the text on a problem-by-problem basis) and Publishers, has written an entire book to help ion. These solutions are very easy to navigate. to take notes. In a typical lecture, the teacher you navigate the Saxon Ocean. Not only does You can proceed through the problems one by gives a short explanation and works several he include the most frequently asked questions, one or go directly to any particular problem. All practice problems. Lectures are given by Dr. but has separate sections tailored to every level instruction, problem-solving, and solutions are David Shormann, an experienced math and sci- of the curriculum from grades 4-12 (he does not given as background voices with the accompa- ence teacher. Aside from an occasional quote address the primary levels in this book). He nying steps appearing as “black-marker-writing” from the Bible (used to preface a lecture), the discusses everything from the changes between on the computer screen. To avoid monotony, content is always focused on the topic at hand. editions to which levels you can skip to student the voices change – sometimes male; some- Lectures can easily be paused, rewound, or fast- placement and what type of calculator is best to times female; but always pleasant. The Test forwarded so the student can work at his own use, including the underlying philosophy and CD provides solutions for all the problems from pace. For the Physics level, a Physics Video recommended implementation of the Saxon each test. The Solution Manual will be redun- Lab is available in addition to the regular D.I.V.E program. If you use the Saxon math program dant, as all the solutions are provided on the CD-ROM. This convenient video tutorial fol- or are considering it an option, the advice here CDs and individual solutions can be printed one lows Saxon Physics 1st Edition and the regular could save you both time and money. at a time after the solution is worked through on CD lectures. It performs the experiments for you 041962 ...... 19.95 16 .50 the screen. However, some may still prefer to using several thousand dollars worth of science have hard copy versions of all the solutions for equipment, including radar guns, photogate Activity Guide for Middle Grades Series (4+) quick reference. timers, and stroboscopes. Each Physics Video For those who really liked the manipulative- We offer Saxon Teacher individually for users Lab includes photos, video, and graphs and based approach used in grades K-3, Saxon who already own the corresponding Saxon cur- tables from the lab experiment. Students can has developed 50 hands-on activities to be riculum, or packaged with Saxon Home Study print out a lab activity sheet, watch the lab and used with Math 54 and above. Activities Kits for even better savings. Saxon Teacher w/ record experimental data, pause the CD-ROM are organized into six units: Almanac (birth- Home Study Kit packages below include the to complete calculations, and then turn the CD days, months, weather), Dollars and Sense, text, tests, answer key and Saxon Teacher for back on to check work. 23 labs are included From Here to There (maps, scales, directions), that level. System requirements: Windows 98, in all and most of them follow the scientific Estimation Investigation, Doubles and Halves, 2000, ME, XP, or Vista; Mac OS 10.2 or later. method (question, hypothesis, methods, results, and Grids (area, perimeter). Examples of ~ Janice discussion). All labs are taught from a Christian

372 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. perspective. Four quarterly exams, with video Mastering Algebra (8-10) math facts). If you are planning to use a differ- solutions, are also provided (these are based on Yet another teaching tool for Saxon! This set ent program at upper levels, we have found the the exams found in the Saxon Physics test book, of DVD’s is done specifically for Saxon Algebra transition seamless. Bob Jones supplies student so students can study these to prepare for those 1, 3ed. Taught by Art Reed, a former curriculum worktexts though the 4th grade. This is particu- exams). At each level, these tutorials provide advisor in the home school division of Saxon larly welcome for those of us with students who valuable verbal instruction for students. Please Publishers, these DVD’s teach the concepts of are not ready for a hardbound, copy-and-work note that the edition of the DIVE CD must match Algebra 1 in an interesting classroom-type set- system this early. Starting in grade 5, texts are the edition of the Saxon Math book you are ting. Students view Mr. Reed’s lessons Monday hardbound. using. System requirements: Windows 98 or through Thursday, then take their test on Friday. Many homeschoolers have opted to use Saxon greater (including Vista), Mac OS (all versions), This series begins with a short introduction, Math at the upper levels, but, like any program, Quicktime (free to download at www.apple. about 10 minutes in length, which explains it doesn’t satisfy everyone. If you are looking com), speakers, CD-ROM drive. ~ Anh placement in algebra 1 and the Saxon method- for an alternative, I suggest the Bob Jones texts. Each Level ...... 50.00 49 .90 ology. There is a session for every lesson found One of the strengths of the Bob Jones program 028727 Math 54 - 3rd Ed WIN/MAC in the Saxon textbook, and students will need is the teaching of concepts, rather than the 018101 Math 54 - 2nd Ed WIN/MAC to read the information found in the text before rote how-to-solve-it approach. Also, Christian 028729 Math 65 - 3rd Ed WIN/MAC watching the video. Everything Mr. Reed pres- principles and character traits are assumed and 018102 Math 65 - 2nd Ed WIN/MAC ents in his lesson comes from the lesson in the integrated throughout the program. Each level 028730 Math 76 - 4th Ed WIN/MAC text and he also mentions alternative methods is themed, providing a motivation learning 018103 Math 76 - 3rd Ed WIN/MAC along with interesting comments. Lessons range context. Lessons are “spiraled”, meaning top- 028731 Math 87 - 3rd Ed WIN/MAC in length from 5 to 25 minutes depending on the ics are reviewed throughout each level, delving 018104 Math 87 - 2nd Ed WIN/MAC concept. He offers step-by-step instruction of a little deeper each time. This is not the same 018105 Math 87 - 1st Ed WIN/MAC the daily concept with samples for clarification. as the “incremental” approach used by Saxon 018096 Algebra 1/2 - 3rd Ed WIN/MAC Mr. Reed’s explanations are simple and make Math (see description). Lesson exercises consist 018097 Algebra 1/2 - 2nd Ed WIN/MAC sense as he draws on a whiteboard and gives mainly of practice for that lesson, not a review 018098 Algebra 1 - 3rd Ed WIN/MAC pertinent illustrations. You can stop and replay of previous lessons or chapters. However, top- 037998 Algebra 2 - 2nd/3rd Ed WIN/MAC if necessary. Students begin using a calculator in ics are not covered, then left forever; they reap- This CD also includes College Algebra CLEP Lesson 49 and Mr. Reed even explains how to pear in more complexity throughout the course, Professor. use the Casio fx260 fraction calculator. allowing the student continuing practice. The 046085 Geometry - 1st Ed WIN/MAC Mr. Reed doesn’t go through the actual prob- approach you prefer depends on your child. 018095 Advanced Math - 2nd Ed WIN/MAC lems found in the Algebra 1 text, but if you have Some children may need more concentration Also includes CLEP Professor for Precalculus. a student who just needs a thorough explanation on the topic at hand, and Bob Jones Math will 018100 Calculus - 1st Ed WIN/MAC of each lesson; these DVD’s meet that need. appeal to this group. Like Saxon, the people at 037999 Calculus - 2nd Ed WIN/MAC You can tell by the length of some of the lessons Bob Jones are ever-ready to assist you with any 018106 Physics 1st Ed/Video Lab WIN/MAC that the explanations are a little more detailed difficulties you may have, including access to than some other supplemental teaching aids. I textbook authors. Saxon Math + DIVE CD Sets enjoyed watching the lessons with Mr. Reed’s Relatively new is the revised Geometry book Packages include a Saxon Home Study Kit and relaxed presentation, as he encourages and reas- for grade 10 For those desiring to approach the correlating DIVE CD. sures the students that Algebra doesn’t have to geometry as a separate course, this revised text SXDV54 5/4 3ed + CD . . . 129.50 87 .95 be hard. – Donna will supply a solid option to the Jacobs text. SXDV65 6/5 3ed + CD . . . 129.50 87 .95 023390 Algebra 1 DVDs . . . 49.95 49 .50 For those students who are not interested in SXDV76 7/6 4ed + CD . . . 138.50 95 .95 pursuing math beyond algebra or geometry, SXDV87 8/7 3ed + CD . . . 138.50 95 .95 Also available: Bob Jones supplies a Consumer Math course SXDVAH Algbr 1/2 3ed + CD 119.00 82 .95 EACH DVD ...... 49.95 49 .50 that presents math required for practical living. SXDVA1 Algbr 1 3ed + CD 119.00 82 .95 032661 Algebra 1/2 3rd Edition DVD While there is no separate calculus course, the SXDVA2 Algbr 2 3ed + CD 119.00 82 .95 036487 Algebra 2 3rd Edition DVD Advanced Math text does introduce the college- SXDVGE Geometry + CD . . 161.50 111 .95 032642 Advanced Math: Trigonometry & bound student to calculus. SXDVAD Advd Math 2ed + CD Pre-Calculus 2nd Edition DVD ...... 122.00 84 .95 032568 Advanced Math: Geometry w/ BOB JONES MATH - ELEMENTARY SXDVCA Calculus 2ed + CD 127.50 88 .95 Advanced Algebra 2nd Edition DVD Teaching Charts contain visuals and charts SXDVPH Physics 1ed + CD 122.50 84 .95 ~~~~~~~~ important to the presentation of math concepts. Student Materials Packets contain inexpen- D .I .V .E . Compass CD-ROMs for Saxon Math BOB JONES MATH sive manipulatives to be used in the lessons. These CD-ROMS are the same great quality A solid thorough curriculum at all levels. Optional activity books at some levels provide and content as the original D.I.V.E. CD-ROMS. Concepts are taught at the concrete level, with extra practice and review. The “Spread Your (For CD content see the full description of heavy use of manipulatives in the early grades. Wings” books are for reteaching and extra prac- D.I.V.E. (Digital Interactive Video Education) Elementary program texts are particularly well tice needed on concepts taught in the course. The only difference is that the Compass edi- done - colorful, good variety of skills, and on- Useful if your student “just doesn’t get it” and tion makes no reference to the Bible or to grade-level. For those that want to use a more needs a little more exposure. “Spring Into Christianity. It is suitable for charter schools and traditional, yet appealing, worktext series at the Action” activity books provide additional prac- those wanting secular reinforcement for their elementary level, this is perhaps the best. tice or review beyond the problems presented Saxon products. CD-ROMS are compatible for Teacher editions have complete lesson plans in the text. “Stretch Your Mind” books require both Windows and Macintosh computers. and answers to text problems. If you are using going a little beyond the textual presentation, EACH CD-ROM ...... 50.00 49 .90 Bob Jones as your basal math program, you helping students to become resourceful and 041255 Math 5/4 3ed will want to invest in them, as they provide the explore alternate strategies to solving problems. 041256 Math 6/5 3ed one-on-one instruction, manipulative instruc- Cumulative review pages review skills from 041332 Math 7/6 4ed tion, and offer many suggestions for presenting previous lessons. Concept Review pages cover 041352 Math 8/7 3ed and enriching the concepts covered in each a specific concept from an earlier chapter. Fact 041353 Adv Math 2ed lesson. If you are not using Bob Jones as the review pages provide drill practice. 041552 Algebra 1/2 3ed core of your math program, consider using the Required materials are listed first at each 041553 Algebra 1 3ed student workbooks as such. We have long used grade level. Optional support materials are 041767 Algebra II 2ed the Miquon Math series and find it very effec- identified with an asterisk (*) preceding the title. 041965 Calculus 2ed tive to use the Bob Jones workbooks alongside Complete Home School Kits contain one each 042576 Physics 1ed (plus some drill products for mastery of basic of all required materials.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 373 Math K5 (3rd Ed ). time and calendars, metric measurement, has also been reduced to a single volume and Completely revised, this course is very attrac- customary measurement, geometry, frac- includes the Teacher’s CD. The Teacher’s CD tive, much more clear in its layout, and easy to tions, two-digit addition and subtraction, holds visuals, enrichment pages, fact reviews, use. Still laying the foundation for elementary and renaming readiness. Despite some reproducible pages, answers to review pages, math through the teaching of necessary math corny jokes, Mrs. Walker's explanations are and bulletin board ideas. Math 3 Reviews now concepts, this course covers shapes, classi- clear and easy to understand. In fact, her have a two-page review for each lesson along fying and comparing, numbers from 0-100, demonstration on how to tell time is one of with a 2-page chapter review, and a 2-page measurement, time, basic addition, calendar, the best that I've ever seen. ~ Anh cumulative review. Tests and Answer Keys money, fractions, and basic subtraction. The contain 2-page tests and follow the format of the Teacher's Guide holds reproduced worktext Student Worktext. The Teacher’s Visual Packet pages showing the answers, an outline of each Math 2 (3rd Ed .) and Student Manipulatives Packet are updated lesson, practice and review activities, stories This edition has the same characters as the with new art and colors. ~ Donna for introducing each lesson, procedures for previous one; Digit and Cecilia/Matt and Paddy 264879 Homeschool Kit . . . . 125 .50 teaching and checking for understanding, and guide students through their math lessons. 250720 Teacher’s Edition w/CD 58 .00 extended activities. Also included is the Toolkit Children learn addition and subtraction facts 231696 Student Worktext . . . 19 .00 CD-ROM, containing all of the reproducible up through 4 digits; place value of four-digit 231688 Student Manipulatives Packet 14 .50 activity pages. A copy of the Worktext Answer numbers; introduction to division; fractions in 231670 Reviews Activity Book 16 .00 Key is now included in the Teacher's Edition as measurement; a.m./p.m. and noon/midnight; 231720 Testpack ...... 13 .50 well, but is also available separately. more practice with elapsed time; introduction 231746 Testpack Answer Key . . 8 00. 218446 Home School Kit . . . . 87 .00 to circle graph; plane figures: pentagon, hexa- 231712 *Teacher’s Visual Packet 54 .50 211268 Teacher's Edition . . . . 58 .00 gon, oval; slides, flips & turns; edges, vertex 211201 Student Worktext . . . 19 .00 and curves of solid figures; horizontal, vertical, ☼Math 4 (3rd Ed .) 211219 Stud . Manipulatives Packet 14 .50 parallel and intersecting lines; and it includes Develops understanding of multiplication, 211250 *Worktext Answer Key 35 .50 extra problem-solving pages. The student work- division, decimals, fractions, geometry and 000742 *Unifix Cubes (set of 100) text has an updated look and includes a review pre-algebra concepts using manipulatives and ...... 12.95 10 .25 section in each lesson, as well as chapter review plenty of practice. Reviews skills in geometry, and cumulative review pages in each chapter. time, measurement, money, etc. and contin- The Teacher’s Edition has a 2-page spread per ues to develop estimating and problem-solving Math 1 (3rd Ed .) lesson and an easy-to-follow, bulleted format skills. Includes an optional pre-algebra chapter Digit the Clown and Cecilia the Seal are your with answers printed in magenta. A Toolkit CD introducing addition and subtraction of integers. child’s hosts in this new 3rd edition. Changes is included in the Teacher’s Edition which con- Sea theme, revised for 2010. in this edition are an earlier introduction of tains: re-teaching pages which replace “Spread 271114 Home School Kit . . . . 122 .50 number concepts to 20, place value up to 3 Your Wings;” fact reviews; reproducible pages 260109 Teacher’s Edition w/ CD 58 .00 digit numbers, addition up to 3 digit numbers, to replace the Home Teacher Packet; Teacher’s 260075 Student Worktext . . . 19 .00 learning facts through strategies, Venn dia- visual packet which can be used on the com- 260083 Student Manipulatives Packet 14 .50 gram, elapsed time, more concepts with solid puter screen or printed; and the answer key for 260133 Teacher’s Visual Packet 54 .50 figures, and hands-on activities with thermom- Math 2 Reviews. Math 2 Reviews workbook has 260117 Testpack ...... 13 .50 eter manipulatives. Chapters include a chapter 2 pages for each lesson, chapter reviews, and 260125 Testpack Answer Key . . 8 00. review and cumulative review. Manipulatives cumulative review. For the lesson and chapter 260158 Reviews Activity Book 16 .00 are used in this hands-on approach to math. reviews, the front of the page reviews concepts Unifix cubes are also recommended for this pro- from that day’s lesson. The back of the page (Some Math 4 2nd Ed. components may still be gram, but any type of counters will work. The reviews a previous chapter concept and has a available; please call customer service or check Reviews workbook has two pages for each les- fact review. Chapter reviews make a good study our website for more information.) son. The first page includes the concepts taught guide for tests. The front page of the cumulative in that lesson and the second page is a review of review covers concepts from previous chapter previous concepts. The Chapter Review pages concepts, and the back page reviews facts. Math 5 (2nd Ed .) correspond with the worktext chapter review Overall Bob Jones has made some appealing Presentation of more complex concepts pages. The teacher edition includes a Toolkit changes in this program. ~ Donna and problems in subtraction, multiplication, CD-ROM, which contains reproducible enrich- 252676 Home School Kit . . . . 123 .00 and division of fractions, while continuing to ment pages which replace some of the older 224451 Teacher’s Edition . . . . 58 .00 practice earlier skills. Again, problem-solving components, and the Teacher's Visual Packet. 224444 Student Worktext . . . 19 .00 skills are integrated in the course, developing Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to access this 224402 Manipulatives Packet . . 14 .50 math reasoning and judgement. An optional program. 224477 Student Reviews . . . . 16 .50 pre-algebra chapter expands on concepts from 241786 Home School Kit . . . . 123 .00 224410 Testpack ...... 13 .50 grade 4 level. Aviation and nursing themes. 216184 Teacher's Edition . . . . 58 .00 224436 Testpack Answer Key . . 8 .00 236638 Home School Kit . . . . 102 .50 216168 Student Worktext . . . 19 .00 002398 *Three Corner Flash Cards 109249 Home Teacher’s Edition 27 .50 216234 Manipulatives Packet . . 14 .50 (Add/Subtract) . . . . . 6 .50 109256 Home Teacher Packet 12 .50 216200 Review Worktext . . . . 16 .50 A version of these are included in Student 268607 Student Text ...... 32 .50 216242 Testpack ...... 13 .50 Manipulatives Packet. 082891 Student Materials Packet 14 .00 216259 Testpack Answer Key . . 8 .00 082909 Tests ...... 13 .50 000742 *Unifix Cubes (set of 100) Math 3 (3rd ed .) 082917 Test Answer Key . . . . 8 00...... 12.95 10 .25 In keeping with the Bob Jones’ tradition of 083014 *Teaching Charts Flip Chart 24 .00 018731 *Student Clocks (set of 2) excellence, this program just got better. Math 3 115246 *Math Reviews Activity Bk 15 .00 ...... 3.17 2 .50 has undergone a complete revision. The Student 115253 *Math Reviews Answer Key 8 00. 204610 *Backyard Math with Zac: Worktext includes some new skills such as 082933 *Spread Your Wings Acty Bk 14 .00 First Grade Concepts DVD 24 .95 circle graphs, line plots, probability; mastery of 082941 *Spread Your Wings Ans Key 8 00. Zac the puppet learns a lot from his next- addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts 082966 *Spring Into Action Acty Bk 14 .00 door neighbor Mrs. Walker. Every encoun- through 10; place-value of 5- and 6-digit num- 082974 *Spring Into Action Ans Key 8 00. ter in the backyard brings a new opportunity bers; adding and subtracting 5-digit numbers, 082990 *Stretch Your Mind Acty Bk 14 .00 to explore concepts and to review math multiplying 3-digit factors, and an introduc- 083006 *Stretch Your Mind Ans Key 8 00. facts. This educational series consists of tion to long division; and geometry. The new 002503 *Three Corner Flash Cards - 12 fifteen-minute episodes on two videos. Teacher’s Edition sports a question-and-answer Mult/Division . . . . 8.49 6 50. Episodes cover place value to 100, money, format rather than the old paragraph format. It 040594 *Circle Perfct Compass 2.99 2 35.

374 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Math 6 (2nd Ed .) Grade 9 - Algebra I (2nd Ed .) Grade 12 - Pre-Calculus Continues to develop understanding of mul- This course continues into the practical meth- This course emphasizes functions, graphing, tiplication and division of fractions, propor- ods of solving first- and second-degree equa- and trigonometry and introduces differential tions, percents, and statistics, along with further tions and inequalities. Algebraic skills are calculus. Student text gives detailed explana- development of problem- solving and estimation introduced in logical order: relations, functions, tions and lots of examples. Cumulative review skills. Includes a pre-algebra chapter introduc- graphing, systems of equations, radicals, factor- is incorporated in the problem sets. Teacher’s ing multiplication and division of integers using ing polynomials, rational equations, and qua- Edition includes student pages, with notes and manipulatives. “Courage in Crisis” theme. dratic functions. Contains review questions that answers in the margins. 222299 Home School Kit . . . . 102 .50 refresh the memory without wearying the mind. 201111 Home School Kit . . . . 128 .00 112375 Home Teacher’s Edition 27 .50 Includes word problems and special interest 182626 Teacher Edition . . . . 68 .50 112383 Home Teacher Packet 12 .50 sections on computer technology and famous 267799 Student Text ...... 42 .50 268615 Student Text ...... 32 .50 mathematicians. Software takes the place of 182592 Testpack ...... 14 .50 088765 Student Materials Packet 14 .00 solutions manual. It offers sample solutions to 182634 Testpack Answer Key . . 9 00. 092320 Tests ...... 13 .50 the problems in the text and has a drill mode 092403 Test Answer Key . . . . 8 .00 for practice. 088740 *Teaching Charts Flip Chart 24 .00 236893 Home School Kit . . . . 115 .00 Consumer Math (11-12) (2nd Ed .) 128306 *Math 6 Reviews . . . . 15 .00 123133 Teacher’s Edition . . . . 55 .00 This edition of Consumer Math is as practi- 128322 *Math 6 Reviews Answer Key 8 .00 235846 Student Text ...... 42 .50 cal as ever, covering essential topics for high 092213 *Spread Your Wings Acty Bk 14 .00 123166 Tests ...... 14 .50 school students. Basic math skills such as rates, 092361 *Spread Your Wings Ans Key 8 .00 123174 Tests Answer Key . . . 9 .00 ratios, proportions, percents, operations with 092189 *Spring Into Action Acty Bk 14 .00 123141 *Student Activities . . . 21 .50 integers, algebra, and integer exponents; as well 092205 *Spring Into Action Ans Key 8 .00 123158 *Student Activities Tchr Ed 27 .50 as customary and international measurement 092379 *Stretch Your Mind Acty Bk 14 .00 254656 *Tutorial Software CD 32 .00 systems, conversions between the two, linear 092395 *Stretch Your Mind Ans Key 8 .00 measure, area, and volume are all covered prior to continuing on with the study of math BOB JONES MATH - SECONDARY in specific consumer areas. These include: Teacher editions contain full student text with figuring and calculating income; short and overprints of answers. long term budgets; personal banking - different Grade 10 - Geometry (3rd Ed .) accounts and interest rates; borrowing money; Grade 7 - Fundamentals of Math (2nd Ed .) A course that focuses on real-life geometry and transportation (the world of new cars, used cars, In this revised and colorful edition, the accent the orderliness in which God created our uni- insurance, gas, oil, tires, and such); food; cloth- is still on demonstrating the relevance of math verse. Students learn to construct proofs built ing; housing - including mortgages, renting, to everyday life. Chapters builds computational on postulate systems as they study incidence, owning, and home maintenance/improvements; skills vital for higher level math by teaching logic, congruency, area, space, volume, simi- life and health insurance policies; income taxes concepts with understanding. Special features larity, and trigonometry. Each chapter contains - becoming familiar with the tax forms; and the in each chapter include "openers" that provide analytic geometry and Biblical foundations fea- financial aspects of taking vacations. With a real-life, historical or Biblical examples of top- tures. Proofs and many calculations are worked very clear and easy-to-follow layout, and an ics, problem-solving sections, and "Dominion out in full in the Teacher’s Edition. It provides emphasis on wise stewardship based upon bibli- through Math" problems that show math as part practice and cumulative reviews as well as chal- cal principles, this is a thorough presentation of of God's creation. lenging enrichment topics including calculator practical, daily-life consumer math. 264945 Home School Kit . . . . 185 .50 skills, constructions skills, theology proofs, and 221762 Home School Kit . . . . 118 .00 244228 Teacher Ed Book & CD 69 .00 biographies of mathematicians. A protractor 189316 Teacher's Edition . . . . 58 .00 218933 Student Text ...... 49 .00 and a graphing calculator are suggested for use 189308 Student Text ...... 42 .50 262626 Student Activity Manual 25 .00 with this course. 189290 Tests ...... 14 .50 262634 Teacher Activity Manual 29 .00 246561 Home School Kit . . . . 161 .50 189282 Tests Answer Key . . . 9 00. 218958 Testpack ...... 14 .50 238907 Teacher’s Edition . . . . 55 .00 218941 Tests Answer Key . . . 9 .00 217588 Student Text ...... 42 .50 217620 Test Pack ...... 14 .50 ALPHA OMEGA MATHEMATICS 217638 Test Pack Answer Key 9 .00 HORIZONS MATH (K-6) 217604 Stdt Activities Manual 21 .50 Admittedly, no math program will work for 217612 Activities Manual Tchr Ed 27 .50 everyone - but I find few flaws in this motivating 039128 *Protractor (clear) . . . 1.00 0 .35 and well-laid out program. Although it may be more advanced for grade level than the “aver- Grade 11 - Algebra 2 (2nd Ed .) age” program, I don’t consider that a negative. Mathematical contributions of various cul- Because of the developmental approach to learn- tures provide the theme for this continuing ing in this program, even a non-math type can ☼Grade 8 - Pre-Algebra (2nd Ed .) journey into algebra. The first seven chap- easily succeed, while the “math whiz” will be Eases students into algebraic thinking by ters provide thorough review of basic skills, challenged by the advanced topics introduced introducing the concept of variables early, including detailed studies of linear equations early. Concepts are introduced incremen- then emphasizing equation-solving procedures and functions, polynomials, factoring, quadratic tally, then practiced, developed, and continu- throughout the remaining chapters. Reviews and equations and functions, systems of equations, ally reviewed as other concepts are introduced. builds on traditional arithmetic skills. Statistics and radicals, then progresses to topics such Pertinent Biblical concepts reinforce the math and geometry concepts are also included. Each as complex numbers, rational expressions and lessons, also. I found these to be interesting chapter opens with a consumer-related applica- equations, conic sections, trigonometry, expo- and appropriate to the material, not “forced” as tion of math to everyday life and concludes with nents and logarithms, matrices, and probability. mere add-ons. Horizons lays a solid foundation a unique "Math & Scripture" feature. Students will need a graphing calculator. for numerical literacy with an early emphasis on 271270 Home School Kit . . . . 166 .50 201103 Home School Kit . . . . 128 .00 hands-on, concept learning via manipulatives 247460 Teacher's Edition w/ CD 55 .00 125294 Teacher’s Edition . . . . 68 .50 and one-on-one lessons. The program relies on 233114 Student Text ...... 42 .50 267781 Student Text ...... 42 .50 few separately purchased manipulatives by uti- 233148 Tests ...... 14 .50 127415 Tests ...... 14 .50 lizing common household items and including 233106 Tests Answer Key . . . 9 .00 127423 Test Answer Key . . . . 9 .00 charts and number lines found in the teacher’s 247478 *Student Activity . . . . 25 .00 127233 *Student Activities . . . 21 .50 handbooks. A useful table in the handbook 268565 *Stdt Acty's Key w/ CD 29 .00 127407 *Student Activities Tchr Ed 30 .50 shows the integration of manipulatives in les-

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 375 sons so you can tell at a glance just what you’ll Horizons 4 Horizons Manipulative Kits (K-6) need. Analytical reasoning and mental acumen Reviews four basic functions. Introduces mul- We have had numerous requests for Horizons are stressed throughout the series, and memori- tiplication of 2-digit by 2-digit with carrying, manipulative kits over the years, so here they zation and drill are not neglected. The teacher division with 2-digit divisor and quotient, addi- are! When choosing which manipulatives to handbook is the heart of the program, contain- tion/subtraction of unlike fractions, pre-algebra include in each kit, we decided to incorporate ing daily lesson plans that are easy to imple- concepts, ratios, and more. the items most used at each level that are not ment. Reduced student pages are a tremendous 000714 Boxed Set . . . . 74.95 65 .96 common househould items (like construction aid in planning and supply answers to the work- 000717 Teacher Book only 50.00 44 .00 paper and a measuring cup). The Horizons text exercises. Besides plans, the handbook 000718 Workbook One . . 16.00 14 .08 program heavily utilizes flashcards for drill, and contains an overview, materials list, activities, 000720 Workbook Two . . 16.00 14 .08 while many of these flashcards are included, and supplemental worksheets (approx. one for we also have provided some blank index cards each 4 lessons). Designed for homeschoolers, Horizons 5 so you can create some of the more specialized the activities, language, and lessons require no Continues to practice the four basic math flashcards yourself. All of the manipulatives are alteration. There are 160 lessons per level, each operations. Covers fractions, decimals, per- also available separately - please see our Saxon requiring approximately 20-30 minutes per day. cents, exponents, cross products, mean, medi- manipulative section, or Manipulative-Based Tests are given after every 10 lessons to assess an, mode, and angle measurements. Instruction for more thorough descriptions of retention of cumulative skills. While a good 000110 Boxed Set . . . . . 74.95 65 .96 individual items. For your convenience, we part of each lesson is oral (especially at the K 000112 Teacher ...... 50.00 44 .00 offer a separate manipulative kit for each grade, level), the enticing, colorful student worksheets 000113 Workbook 1 . . . . 16.00 14 .08 but if you plan on using Horizons for grades lay foundations for lessons and review concepts 000115 Workbook 2 . . . . 16.00 14 .08 K-3, we also offer a bundled kit, which includes previously taught. There are two workbooks per all the items from the individual kits. “Add-On” grade level. Please note that the actual lesson is Kits make it easy to upgrade from one level to to be taught by you - there are only brief instruc- another if you already have one grade level kit tions on each page of the workbooks, which are So if you have the Kindergarten (K) kit and want not intended to be self- instructional. Boxed set to continue to first grade, you would simply contains teacher book and 2 student workbooks. purchase the K Upgrade Kit to receive all the manipulatives you will need for 1st grade that were not used in kindergarten. The chart to the Horizons K right shows which items are included in which Covers recognition and printing of numbers kit . We offer upgrades to sets of 250 plastic or 0-100, simple addition and subtraction, skip- wooden pattern blocks at Grades 5 and 6, simi- counting (by 10’s, 5’s, 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s), place lar to our Saxon Math manipulative packages. value, measuring, calendars, time and money. However, we have opted not to include Judy 000680 Boxed Set . . . . 61.95 54 .52 Clocks or Teaching Clocks because although 010439 Teacher Book only 40.00 35 .20 recommended in some lessons, they are used 000681 Workbook One . . 14.50 12 .76 Horizons 6 fairly infrequently. Demonstrations suggested 000682 Workbook Two . . 14.50 12 .76 Continues to build upon its coverage of math for use with larger clocks can also be shown basics. New concepts include word numbers on smaller student clocks. Judy clocks and through hundred trillion, scientific notation, Teaching Clocks can be purchased separately Horizons 1 base 2, 4-digit by 4-digit multiplication, divi- if desired. Covers numeracy beyond 100, cardinal/ordinal sion up to 5- and 6-digit quotients, perimeter, HZNKMK Grade K Kit . . . . 62.29 43 .50 numbers, more complex addition/subtraction area and volume, ratios, graphs, and equations. HZN1MK Grade 1 Kit . . . 109.96 75 .95 (carrying/borrowing), time, fractions, graphs, 002323 Boxed Set . . . . . 74.95 65 .96 HZN2MK Grade 2 Kit . . . . 59.88 42 .95 sequence, estimation, sets, and measurement. 004604 Teacher Book Only 50.00 44 .00 HZN3MK Grade 3 Kit . . . 103.13 71 .95 000685 Boxed Set . . . . 72.95 64 .20 002324 Workbook One . . . 16.00 14 .08 HZNK3M Grades K-3 Kit . . 168.31 112 .95 017955 Teacher Book only 50.00 44 .00 002325 Workbook Two . . . 16.00 14 .08 HZN4MK Grade 4 Kit . . . . 89.30 61 .95 000687 Workbook One . . 15.00 13 .20 HZN5MK Grade 5 Kit . . . . 98.44 68 .95 021613 Workbook Two . . 15.00 13 .20 Horizons Math Worksheet Packets HZN5PB Grade 5 Kit w/ Plastic For your convenience, Horizons now has P/B Upgrade . . . 109.43 75 .95 Student Worksheet Packets available for each HZN5WB Grade 5 Kit w/ Wooden Horizons 2 grade level. The Student Worksheet Packet P/B Upgrade . . . 124.69 78 .95 Covers more complex addition and subtrac- contains one photocopy of each reproducible HZN6MK Grade 6 Kit . . . . 65.35 45 .75 tion, multiplication facts 1-10, place value, master provided in the teacher book. HZN6PB Grade 6 Kit w/ Plastic correspondence, fractions (½,¼), Fahrenheit tem- Each Packet ...... 8.95 7 .88 P/B Upgrade . . . . 76.34 52 .95 perature, ratio, decimals (with money), area, 016748 Level K 016745 Level 4 HZN6WB Grade 6 Kit w/ Wooden perimeter, and volume. 016742 Level 1 016746 Level 5 P/B Upgrade . . . . 91.60 55 .50 000688 Boxed Set . . . . 72.95 64 .20 016743 Level 2 016747 Level 6 HZNKAD Gr . K Add-On Kit 71.92 49 .95 018411 Teacher Book only 50.00 44 .00 016744 Level 3 HZN1AD Gr . 1 Add-On Kit 25.03 18 .75 000689 Workbook One . . 15.00 13 .20 HZN2AD Gr . 2 Add-On Kit 64.19 44 .50 021614 Workbook Two . . 15.00 13 .20 Horizons Math Readiness Evaluation (1-6) HZN3AD Gr . 3 Add-On Kit 33.43 23 .95 Just what we’ve been needing – a placement HZN4AD Gr . 4 Add-On Kit 25.06 17 .75 test for the Horizons math program. Included HZN5AD Gr . 5 Add-On Kit 24.27 16 .50 Horizons 3 are grade-level readiness tests. Begin testing Covers more challenging addition and subtrac- at current grade level: i.e. if student success- tion, multiplication by up to 4 digits, division fully completes the readiness test for 3rd grade, through 2-digit divisors with remainders, simple then place in 3rd grade program. If testing at geometry, map reading, Fahrenheit and Celsius current grade level is inconclusive, then the temperature, metric system, and introduces student should take the previous test. Since the algebraic concepts and equations. Horizons scope and sequence is accelerated 000713 Boxed Set . . . . 72.95 64 .20 compared to some other curricula, this might 010469 Teacher Book only 50.00 44 .00 not be a surprise. Each test will take 30 – 60 020476 Workbook One . . 15.00 13 .20 minutes. ~ Janice 021615 Workbook Two . . 15.00 13 .20 000205 ...... 5.00 4 .40

376 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. STANDARD KITS ADD-ON KITS ALPHA OMEGA LIFEPACs Required Manipulatives A complete, Christian math curriculum that K 1 2 3 4 5 6 K-3 K-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 emphasizes skill mastery. Each Complete Boxed Set contains ten LIFEPACs and a teacher guide. Crayons - Set of 16 X X X The only exception is the Grade K Boxed Set, 2-Colored Plastic Counters (100) X X X X X X which contains two student books and a teacher guide. Review and self-tests are built into the Student Clock Wipe-Off (set of 2) X X X X X X X curriculum. LIFEPACs are thin, consumable Folding Meter/Yard Stick X X X X X X X student work texts. They are colorful in the ele- mentary grades, but become less colorful as the Double Nine Dominoes X X grade level increases. Each set of ten LIFEPACs Ruler X X X X X X X X provides a year-long curriculum. The spiral-bound teacher's guide contains a Index Cards (100 cards) 3 2 2 3 1 1 1 10 2 2 3 1 1 1 curriculum overview, teacher's notes, answer Geometric Shapes X X X X X X X X keys, and suggested guidelines (for scheduling, grading, study methods, etc). Daily lesson plans Numbers 0-100 Flash Cards X X X X X are not included. Teacher guides for grades Addition Flash Cards 0-12 X X X X X K-1 provide more detailed teaching instruction than guides for grades 2-12. Why? Because the Subtraction Flash Cards 0-12 X X X X X LIFEPAC curriculum facilitates the independent study approach. Starting in second grade, writ- Dry Erase Marker Board Set X X ten instruction is included in each LIFEPAC so Number Lines X X X X X that the lessons are largely self-instructional. The teacher's responsibilities include introduc- Hundred Number Chart X X X X X ing each LIFEPAC, setting a schedule, complet- Place Value Student Board X X X X X ing teacher checks, being available for student questions, administering and grading tests, and Play Money Set X X X X X developing additional learning activities. Plastic Coins - Bag of 96 X X X X X You might be wondering, "What's the differ- ence between this curriculum and Horizons Base Ten Flats - Set of 10 X X X X X X X Math?" After all, both programs come from Base Ten Rods - Set of 50 X X X X X X X the same publisher and follow a similar scope and sequence up to the sixth grade. The main Base Ten Decimeter Cube X X X X X X X difference, in my opinion, is that Horizons is Base Ten Unit Cubes - Set of 100 X X X X X X X X not self-instructional (written instruction is not included in workbooks). Another difference is Platform Scale X X X X X X X X that LIFEPACs offer standard practice problems whereas Horizons offers a greater variety of Deluxe Fraction Circles Set X X X X X problems (mazes, decoding, etc) as well as stan- Colors & Shapes Flash Cards X X X X dard drills, but LIFEPACs provide many more problems per workbook page. ~ Anh Addition Flash Cards 13-18 X X X Each Boxed Set 2-6 . . . . 55.95 49 .24 Subtraction Flashcards 13-18 X X X Each Boxed Set 7-12 . . . . 60.95 53 .64 Each Set Lifepacs Only . . 47.00 41 .36 Multiplication Flashcards 0-12 X X X X

Division Flash Cards 0-12 X X X X Grade K - time, number lines, addition and Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer X X X X X X X subtraction, writing and spelling numbers, and Color Tiles - Plastic 1" - Set of money, directions (left/right, high/low), com- X X X 100 in four colors parisons (big/little, greater/less), matching, num- bers to 100, number words, ordinal numbers to Time Flash Cards X X X ninth, colors, shapes, skip counting (by 2, 5, Multiplication Table/Grid X X X X X X & 10), addition to 10, subtraction to 10, and multiples of 10, subtraction to 10. Geoboard - 11-pin X X X 013790 Complete Boxed Set 43.95 38 .68 Metal Compass X X X X 013791 K Student Book 1 . . 15.00 13 .20 013792 K Student Book 2 . . 15.00 13 .20 Metric Graph Paper Pad X X X X

Dice (set of 4) X X Grade 1 - counting to 200, number words to 99, Metric Conversion Chart X X symbols, add/sub facts to 18, column addition, Dual Scale Thermometer - Set shapes, fractions, time, money, measurement, X X of 10 estimation, charts, graphs. 013609 Complete Boxed Set 75.95 66 .84 Geoboard 6" (5 x 5 pin) X X X 013613 LIFEPACs Only 6" Plastic Protractor X X X Plastic Pattern Blocks - Set of 100 X X X Grade 2 - numbers to 999, addition/subtraction to 100's place with carrying and borrowing, Tape Measure - 60" X X fractions, estimating, volume and coin conver- Linking Cubes - Set of 100 X X sion, finding area/square measurement. 013732 Complete Boxed Set 013772 LIFEPACs Only

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 377 Grade 3 - place value, addition/subtraction with Consumer Math (11+) evenly spreading the course work over the total carrying and borrowing, fractions, rounding, Practical application of math in the areas of number of school days. Up to five students can estimation, shapes, perimeter and area, line family finances, occupations, business, and be registered on this software, and access for segments and angles, plane shapes, symmetry, transportation. Helps students to solve real-life each student is password protected. addition/subtraction of mixed numbers, deci- problems in budgeting, banking, and taxes. One feature I really enjoyed using was the mals, multiplication facts, probability. Includes review test and a solution key, which message posting system. Before each new les- 013773 Complete Boxed Set includes answers to the Lifepac questions, self- son, the teacher can skim the material and post 013774 LIFEPACs Only test, and test. Prerequisites are Algebra I and hints or explanations to potentially confusing Geometry. sections. During the lesson, the student can Grade 4 - whole numbers, fractions, decimals, 010610 Boxed Set . . . . . 44.95 39 .56 read these messages and post his or her own sequencing, rounding, estimating, lines, shapes, 010611 10 LIFEPACs Only . . 30.00 26 .40 comments and questions (which is really useful multiplication with carrying, division, factors, if the teacher is not on-hand to answer ques- measurement, charts, graphs. Switched-On Schoolhouse Mathematics (3-12) tions when the lesson is actually completed). 013775 Complete Boxed Set Alpha Omega offers their courses in inter- The more familiar the teacher is with the course 013776 LIFEPACs Only active curriculum software. Features include content, the easier it will be to answer student automatic grading and record keeping, videos, questions, especially since answer keys, but Grade 5 - fractions, integers, division, averages, animations, and sound files, custom curriculum not solutions, are provided. Although no rec- polygons, multiplication, decimals, time, cal- options, advanced lesson planning, a variety ommended grade levels were given, I would culators, reciprocals, ratios, probability, charts, of desktop themes, printing options, and more. consider this elective a high school level course. graphs. Please refer to the Curriculum/Unit Studies sec- Minimum system requirements: Windows XP 013777 Complete Boxed Set tion of this catalog for more details on both new Service Pack 3, Vista or Windows 7; CD-ROM 013778 LIFEPACs Only and improved features of the 2010 version and drive and printer (recommended).~ Anh necessary system requirements. Minimum sys- 013273 ...... 84.95 74 .76 Grade 6 - fractions, decimals, equations, mul- tem requirements: Windows XP Service Pack 3, tiplication/division of mixed numbers, lines, Vista or Windows 7; CD-ROM drive and printer Switched-On Schoolhouse Trigonometry(9-12) shapes, formulas, percent, ratio, probability, (recommended). This elective course contains six units which estimation, measurement, charts, graphs. EACH GRADE ...... 84.95 74 .76 cover right angle trigonometry, graphing, inverse 013780 Complete Boxed Set 011547 Grade 3 011552 Grade 8 functions, analytic trigonometry, trigonometric 013781 LIFEPACs Only 011548 Grade 4 011553 Grade 9 identities, the laws of sine and cosine, and 011549 Grade 5 011544 Grade 10 polar coordinates. Algebra II is a prerequisite. Grade 7: Pre-algebra & Pre-geometry I - mul- 011550 Grade 6 011545 Grade 11 System requirements: Windows XP (Service tiplication/division, geometry, rational numbers, 011551 Grade 7 011546 Grade 12 Pack 3), Vista, or Windows 7. sets, operating on fractions, formulas and ratios, 009360 ...... 48.95 43 .08 data, statistics, graphs, math in sports. Switched-On Schoolhouse Essentials of 013783 Complete Boxed Set Mathematics (8-12) Alpha Omega Diagnostic Tests 013784 LIFEPACs Only Designed for use as a basic math refresher, EACH DIAGNOSTIC TEST . . . . 6.00 5 28. remedial practice, or for accelerated learners, 013285 Math Grades 1-8 Grade 8: Pre-algebra & Pre-geometry II - num- this elective course does not have a prerequisite. 013286 Math Grades 7-12 bers and factors, rational numbers, fractions, It contains seven units including: statistics, ~~~~~~~~ percents, statistics, graphs, probability, integers, data analysis, probability, algebraic functions, formulas, geometry, algebraic equations. measurement, geometry, mathematical SINGAPORE MATH (PK-10) 013785 Complete Boxed Set reasoning and algebra I. System requirements: Countries around the world first became 013787 LIFEPACs Only Windows XP (Service Pack 3), Vista or Windows interested in Singapore's math curriculum when 7. results of the Third International Math and Grade 9: Algebra I - variables, solving equa- 020294 ...... 48.95 43 .08 Science Study (TIMSS) were published in 1995. tions, problem analysis and solutions, polyno- Conducted by the International Study Center at mials, algebraic factors and fractions, radical Consumer Math Switched-On Schoolhouse Boston College, achievement tests in both math expressions, graphing, systems, quadratics. (9-12) and science were administered to students in 013788 Complete Boxed Set An easy program to use, for both student and over 40 countries. Students from Singapore 013789 LIFEPACs Only teacher. This three CD-ROM set contains a ranked highly in mathematics achievement: 1st year's worth of lessons in consumer mathemat- in the fourth, seventh, and eighth grade levels Grade 10: Geometry - proofs, angles and par- ics. The Switched-On Schoolhouse program and 2nd at the third grade level. Results for allels, congruency, similar polygons, circles, creates an interactive learning environment the U.S. were disappointing: 10th in the third construction and locus, area and volume, coor- by combining written instruction with video grade, 11th in the fourth grade, 23rd in the dinate geometry. clips, audio clips, animation, and vocabulary seventh grade, and 27th at the eighth grade 013621 Complete Boxed Set games (that's right, even in math it's important level. In a follow-up study in 1999, Singapore 013632 LIFEPACs Only to learn the appropriate vocabulary). Like again ranked 1st in eighth grade math achieve- other Switched-On Schoolhouse subjects, this ment while U.S. eighth graders ranked 19th. Grade 11: Algebra II - sets, linear equations computer-based course is NOT intended for Although a first place ranking does not neces- and inequalities, polynomials, algebraic frac- self-study. Personal instruction is required. This sarily imply the best program, something about tions, real numbers, quadratic relations and software is not intended to replace the teacher, Singapore's math program seems to be working. systems, exponential functions, counting prin- but to free up some of the teacher's time by tak- "Singapore Math" is not a trade name but a ciples. ing care of administrative tasks such as grading general term referring to the math curriculum, 013645 Complete Boxed Set and writing lesson plans. or syllabus, designed by Singapore's Ministry of 013646 LIFEPACs Only This course consists of the following ten units: Education. The curriculum has been regularly basic math review, personal finance, statistics, revised over the last two decades, with most Grade 12: Pre-calculus - relations and func- taxes & insurance, banking & credit goods, recent revisions in 2001. We carry two differ- tions, special and trigonometric functions, cir- purchase & sale of goods, leisure & travel & ent lines. From SingaporeMath.com we carry cular functions and graphs, multiple angle retirement, job-related services, and consumer Earlybird Kindergarten Math (PK-K), Primary identities, inverse trig functions, quadratics, math review. Each unit contains approx. twenty Math (1-6), and New Elementary Math (7-10). probability, calculus. lessons, two to five quizzes, and one unit test. From Great Source Educational we carry Math 013647 Complete Boxed Set Once the teacher sets up the student calendar, in Focus (K-6). 013648 LIFEPACs Only lesson plans are automatically generated by Both of these programs are produced by the

378 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. same company, Marshall Cavendish Education Singapore Math Primary Math (1-6) believe not enough is provided. For students (Singapore). The U.S. Primary Math editions I’ll admit, my initial reaction to this program who feel they need more practice to really have a 2003 copyright, while the newer, was skeptical. The textbooks are thin and “own” a concept or skill, a variety of supple- Standards Edition have a 2008 copyright. These have a straightforward, no-nonsense appear- ments, specifically designed to complement are both modifications of the original edition of ance. Texts switch from full-color to two-toned Primary Math, are available. Singapore math. These programs are distrib- pages after second grade, and all workbooks Although we used to carry the original uted in the U.S. by Singaporemath.com. They are printed in black and white. After spending Singapore editions, we now only carry the U.S. are essentially the same, though the Standards a great deal of time evaluating the program’s editions. In a side-by side comparision of the Edition has a small amount of added material contents, however, my opinion has improved two, these books are virtually identical. For and some of the sequences have been rear- considerably. Primary Math uses a concrete- the most part, the same content is covered and ranged to better meet U.S. standards. Math in to-pictorial-to-abstract approach to teaching. presented in the same order. Exceptions include Focus has a 2009 copyright. It is distributed in Concrete illustrations are incorporated heav- additional lessons and practice problems on the U.S by Great Source, a division of Houghton ily in the early grades, gradually giving way standard measurements such as yards, pounds, Mifflin Harcourt, and packaged for the home- to more abstract representations so that math and gallons. Also, an additonal unit on frac- school community by Saxon Homeschool. So, is learned meaningfully. The program builds tions was added to the beginning of the 6B U.S the programs have common origins. strong problem solving, critical thinking, and edition textbook. Other changes are as follows: Primary Math and New Elementary Math are computational skills through well-chosen prac- American money has replaced Singaporean based on the 1997 mathematics syllabus. New tice problems. money, British spellings have been converted Elementary Math has since been "phased out" of Each grade consists of two semester sets to to American spellings, and the majority, but not schools in Singapore (probably in favor of texts be completed in one year. For example, the all, foreign sounding names and objects have following the 2001 syllabus). However, Primary complete first grade curriculum requires the 1A been changed. The most notable difference Math and New Elementary Math are the series and 1B textbooks (non-consumable) and the 1A between the two versions is that there is only that originally gained Singapore international and 1B workbooks (consumable). Workbook one U.S. edition workbook for each semester recognition for excellence in mathematics. assignments are directly correlated with each (parts one and two have been combined into There are now manipulatives especially textbook. Small arrows, usually located in the one book). Also, answers to the U.S. edition designed to be used with Singapore Math pro- lower left hand corner of a page, specify when textbooks and workbooks are only available in grams. Look for these at the end of this section. to pause in the text and what exercise number separate answer key booklets. to complete. Compared to Saxon or Exploring Mathematics, SingaporeMATH .COM Materials Brief teacher’s instructions are provided in Primary Math encompasses a narrower scope. each textbook’s preface, which I highly sug- While Saxon and Exploring Mathematics both ☼Essential Math (K) gest reading. Although the pace of the course cover coordinate graphing, negative numbers, It’s hard to get more basic – and solid – than really depends on the individual student, 2-3 square roots, and probability, these topics are this program. The no-nonsense black and white pages in the text is usually enough for one omitted from Primary Math. They are not cov- worksheet format might deceive you, but fight day’s lesson. To effectively use the textbook, ered until New Elementary Math. The smaller it! They are engaging, with straight-forward the teacher should study the examples ahead of scope, however, allows the program to empha- teaching instructions (concept, introduction time in order to determine the best way to ver- size the basics. Primary Math focuses on topics with manipulatives, how to use page) at the bot- bally explain a concept to the student. Teacher- that Singapore’s Ministry of Education believe to tom of each. The scope and sequence is similar student or student-student discussions are an be fundamentally important: the four arithmetic to Singapore’s Earlybird Math and designed to important part of this program. Unfortunately, operations (using whole numbers, fractions, prepare the student for Primary Math. It can the text doesn’t tell you how to facilitate dis- and decimals), perimeter, area, volume, angles, be used as a supplement to Earlybird or as a cussions. Teacher’s guides are now available quadrilaterals, symmetry, time, length, weight, stand-alone program. Many household items for several grades. Also, to help you find the money, graphs, and algebraic expressions. are used as manipulatives, but the few specific appropriate entry level for your child, print- In terms of pace and difficulty, Primary Math ones suggested are listed below (balance and able placement tests and a scoring guide are is similar to Exploring Mathematics. Of course, pattern blocks are only referred to a very few available at www.singaporemath.com. Users there are some differences. Primary Math intro- times). ~ Janice of Singapore Math can also seek support with duces multiplication and division in first grade, EACH BOOK ...... 8.20 7 .75 specific problems or general concerns at www. but Exploring Mathematics quickly catches up 045230 Kindergarten A singaporemath.com through the “forum” link. in second grade. Exploring Mathematics intro- 045231 Kindergarten B A select number of exercise solutions, made duces a broader range of geometry concepts in available by other users of the program, as well earlier grades, but Primary Math includes more Suggested Manipulatives: as answer key and text corrections, are at http:// complicated geometry exercises. Primary Math 018734 Teddy Bear Counters – Set of 48 www.singmath.com. introduces algebraic expressions in sixth grade ...... 6.25 4 .95 Extra practice sets are included in all text- while Exploring Mathematics does not. Saxon 018741 MultiLink Cubes (100) 12.65 10 .50 books, except first grade. These problem sets moves a bit slower introducing Algebra in Math 003491 Geometric Shapes . . . 5.99 3 .95 are optional and should be done only after the 87. Miquon, which only covers grades 1-3, cor- 018729 Balance Scale . . . . 15.99 11 .75 workbook exercises for that section have been relates very well with Primary Math. A Primary 018743 Pattern Blocks . . . . 8.50 6 .75 completed. Cumulative review sections are also Math/Miquon chart that cross-references when incorporated into the text, although not on a similar topics are covered by both programs is daily basis like Saxon. Review sections are also available at www.singmath.com. included in each workbook. Although these Primary Math U .S . Edition problem sets are optional, I would strongly sug- EACH BOOK (except noted) . . 9.00 8 25. gest completing the extra practice. Some of the review sets are quite lengthy, and you might Math 1 want to consider devoting a day’s lesson to 023977 1A Textbook review whenever a longer set arises. I suspect a 023991 1A Workbook key factor to this program’s success in Singapore 023978 1B Textbook is that students are both motivated and expected 023992 1B Workbook to practice their math skills through homework and optional problem sets. Calculator use is Math 2 strictly up to the teacher, although Primary Math 023979 2A Textbook tends to emphasize mental calculations. 023993 2A Workbook While some believe that Primary Math con- 023980 2B Textbook tains “just the right amount of practice”, others 023994 2B Workbook

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 379 Math 3 8-Step Model Drawing & Poster (1-8) Tests and Extra Practice 023981 3A Textbook 047335 8-Step Model Drawing 24.95 17 .50 023995 3A Workbook 047336 8-Step Model Drawing Poster 023982 3B Textbook ...... 9.95 6 .95 Primary Math Extra Practice (1-6) 023996 3B Workbook This supplemental practice series also match- Primary Math Teacher's Guides es the scope and sequence of the Primary Math 4 The Rosenbaum Foundation, a private organi- Mathematics U.S. Edition textbooks. Similar 023983 4A Textbook zation that believes "Primary Mathematics books in format to the Primary Math workbooks, 023997 4A Workbook are the best elementary school math books these workbooks include the same types of 023984 4B Textbook available in English", has produced teacher's problems and exercises. Answers included. 023998 4B Workbook guides for Primary Math 1A and 1B, for use with Approximately 100-120 pgs, black and white, the U.S. edition and the 3rd Singapore editions. consumable. ~ Anh Math 5 These spiral-bound books provide a detailed EACH BOOK ...... 8.20 7 75. 023985 5A Textbook teaching sequence which incorporates learning 030210 Primary 1 030222 Primary 4 023999 5A Workbook ...... 8.00 7 .50 activities with specific textbook and workbook 030214 Primary 2 030226 Primary 5 023986 5B Textbook pages. 030218 Primary 3 030230 Primary 6 024000 5B Workbook . . . . 8.00 7 .50 013685 1A ...... 21 .00 013689 1B ...... 21 .00 Primary Math Intensive Practice U .S . Edition Math 6 (1-6) 023987 6A Textbook Primary Math U .S . Teacher Guides This series follows the same scope and 024001 6A Workbook ...... 8.00 7 .50 These spiral-bound teacher guides are spe- sequence as the Primary Mathematics U.S. 023988 6B Textbook cifically written for their corresponding Primary Edition texts, but it is broken into semesters like 024002 6B Workbook . . . . 8.00 7 .50 Math U.S. Edition textbooks. Charts link learning the original Singapore edition texts. Now you objectives to specific activities, textbook, and can have twice as much practice for each semes- Primary Math Answer Keys workbook pages. Extremely detailed teacher's ter (compared to Primary Math Extra Practice), If you don't need teaching helps but would like notes describe thought processes that should but you must purchase both books if you want an answer key for Singapore Primary Math, this be going on while working an algorithm or to supplement an entire level. Approximately product is for you. These are for the U.S. Edition solving a word problem with a pictorial model. 120 pgs, black and white, consumable. ~ Anh Primary Math and include answers for both the Includes answers to textbook and workbook EACH BOOK ...... 8.80 8 15. textbooks and workbooks. The first booklet problems, and solutions to selected word prob- 030211 Math 1A 030223 Math 4A includes all the answers for textbook/workbook lems. ~ Anh 030212 Math 1B 030224 Math 4B 1A to 3B while the second covers 4A to 6B. EACH GUIDE (except noted) . . . 21 .00 030215 Math 2A 030227 Math 5A 023989 Booklet 1-3 . . . . . 6.90 6 .50 008039 2A 037938 4B 030216 Math 2B 030228 Math 5B 023990 Booklet 4-6 . . . . . 6.90 6 .50 031503 2B 037939 5A 030219 Math 3A 030231 Math 6A 008071 3A 037940 5B 030220 Math 3B 030232 Math 6B Teacher Guides & Solutions Manuals 031504 3B (Rev) . . .25 .00 004591 6A 031505 4A 036990 6B Primary Math Challenging Word Problems ☼Singapore Model Method for Learning (1-6) Mathematics (1-6) Designed to match the sequence and content So, you’re starting Singapore Math and want presented in the Primary Mathematics U.S. to get a good grasp on what the excitement is Edition texts, this workbook series is perfect for all about. This book will answer your ques- those wanting to supplement the program with tions. Written as a “monograph,” it’s actually additional problem solving practice. Within a resource book that spells out how the model each unit, there are 3 worked examples fol- method (the key component of Primary Math’s lowed by numerous regular and challenging problem solving strategies) is used to develop a practice problems. Answers included. Approx. student’s understanding of fundamental math- 120-130 pgs, black/white, consumable. ~ Anh ematics and to build a proficiency in solving EACH BOOK (except noted) . . 9.50 8 75. basic word problems. The philosophical foun- Singapore Math Home Instructor’s Guides 030209 Primary 1 030217 Primary 3 dation is established with a brief history of the If you're looking for a little more help on how 030213 Primary 2 Singapore Math teaching framework (which to teach Primary Math, these support guides 030229 Primary 6 ...... 8.50 7 85. is more interesting because of its intersects are just what you need. Each guide provides a with American philosophy and methodology). suggested teaching schedule, detailed notes to Singapore Math CD-ROMs (1-6) Then, working step-by-step through problems the instructor referencing specific course book An excellent supplement to Primary Math! for basic operations as well as fractions, ratio, pages, games and activities, complete textbook These interactive CD-ROMs use creative char- and percents, the methodology of using a model and workbook answers, step-by-step solutions acters to engage the user in fun yet meaningful is explained and illustrated. The emphasis is for all word problems, and mental math pages. games and activities. Be sure to use the Explore always on the development of problem-solving Suggested games and activities may require and Learn features for each topic before attempt- skills. The last part of the book illustrates additional materials, such as a base-10 set, ing the activities or games. Activity problems how the model method draws the student into multilink cubes, hundred chart, etc. Currency are similar to problems you'd find in the Primary an understanding of algebraic concepts and replacement pages (depicting U.S. money) are Math workbooks. The learning environment is problem solving. Helpful appendices provide also included. Guides for all levels can be friendly, providing hints and step-by-step solu- samples of using the model method for solving used with both the Singapore and U.S. editions, tions when necessary. These CD-ROMs may every sort of problem encountered in Primary although you may need to make minor adjust- be a big help if you have recently started using Math. You might be wondering if you “must ments for level 2B. ~ Anh Primary Math. Solutions, especially in the have” this book in order to successfully use 041342 1A ...... 16 .50 higher grades, model the thinking processes that Primary Math. The answer is “no” – especially 041343 1B ...... 16 .50 should be used when solving problems in the if you are using a Home Instructor’s Guide with EACH GUIDE BELOW . . . . . 17 .50 course books. System requirements: Windows each level. Much of the same illustrative and 004382 2A 024007 4B 95, 98, ME, or XP (does not work on Windows explanatory content is included in these guides, 004384 2B 027706 5A 2000 or NT); Pentium III, 64 MB RAM, 10x although they do not include the historical per- 024004 3A 028010 5B CD-ROM, Windows compatible sound card, spective covered in the monograph. ~ Janice 024005 3B 009641 6A SVGA display card with 256 colors, mouse. ~ 045855 ...... 29 .00 024006 4A 009642 6B Anh

380 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. EACH CD-ROM ...... 20 .00 Home” pages. Pages have been added covering 017133 Rainbow Rock (1-2) solid shapes, patterns, and time. Pages were Primary Math 1 topics - counting, addition, added to the chapters on addition and subtrac- subtraction, word problems, shapes, multi- tion to provide additional material on different plication. Primary Math 2 topics - multipli- interpretations (e.g. number bonds, part-whole, cation, division, word problems, fractions, counting on, counting back). Numbers past 30 shapes. Prehistoric theme. and to 100 and money topics are not part of 017134 Vroot and Vroom (3-4) the CA standards and were moved to the last Primary Math 3 topics - area & perimeter, two units. problem solving, fractions, angles, graphs. Numerous illustrations are used not only to Primary Math 4 topics - fractions, graphs, facilitate learning, but also to hold a child’s Primary Math (Standards Edition) (1-5) solid figures, symmetry, problem solving, interest. The author’s philosophy seems to be No material from the Primary Math US edi- area & perimeter. Alien/space theme. “quality before quantity.” She presents a few tion was removed for the Standards Edition (SE), 017135 Wiggle Woods CD-ROM (5-6) well-illustrated problems rather than simply only rearranged between levels. A few units Primary Math 5 topics - ratio, area of listing 10-15 practice problems. Brief teacher’s have been added primarily in probability and a triangle, percentage. Primary Math 6 instructions on how to use the workbook are data analysis, negative numbers and coordinate topics - percentage, speed, ratio, circles. located at the bottom of each page. Suggestions graphing. A glossary of terms was added to Woodland theme. on how to approach a topic and reminders each of the textbooks. In levels 2A through 5B about specific vocabulary to introduce are often there is now a cumulative review after every provided. The amount of material to cover in unit in both the textbook and the workbook. one day is up to the teacher. The teacher is Many of the units have a few pages that have also responsible for planning suggested pre- been added in order to “reteach” a concept from an earlier level. There is some material that had workbook activities, drawing the student into nd mathematical discussions, and when necessary, been removed from the 2 edition that has guiding the student through workbook exercises. been added back in – some of the reteaching Teachers who prefer more detailed lesson plans, pages, additional pages on fractions and mental like those provided in Saxon’s Math K Teacher’s math learning tasks, along with some problems Manual, might have difficulty with Earlybird’s added to the reviews. Levels 3A through 5B brief instructions. Answer keys are unavailable, are now in color. Students completing US ed. and generally unnecessary, for this level. levels 1A and 1B can switch into the SE without The Activity Books follow the teaching difficulty. In levels 3A through 5B, the student sequence in the textbook and are designed to will need to complete the B books for the level before switching into the next level of the SE. be used with the K Math Readers, although rd Singapore Math Standards Edition (K-5) neither is required. The readers are based on As in the 3 ed., you need both the textbook The Standards Edition is an adaptation of the well-known children’s rhymes and stories; each and the workbook. The textbook contains the Singapore Math program that is aligned to the of the readers accompanies two textbook units. learning tasks along with the practices and CA math standards and has been approved There are suggestions for extra materials most of reviews that are to be done in class. The work- for use in CA. At the end of the millennium which are simple items from around the house. book contains the independent work. The SE (1997), CA led the way in re-establishing rigor- The list of suggested manipulatives, however, only goes through Level 5B. A middle school ous math standards in the United States. The would be useful to have on hand. series to follow Primary Math 5B SE is being NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Math) Compared to other programs, Earlybird Math planned by the publisher. Until that is avail- standards followed and were revised in 2006. does have certain disadvantages. Some prefer able, students completing 5B SE can continue Interestingly, both of these standards are now workbooks that contain more practice exercises, in Primary Math US ed. 6A & 6B, though there much more closely aligned to what was already like Horizons K. Horizons also moves at a will be a slight overlap in material. The US ed. typical of the Singapore Math curriculum. quicker pace and covers addition and subtrac- Teacher’s Guides and Home Instructor’s Guides Therefore, changes needed to bring the 3rd tion to a more advanced level. Nonetheless, and Answer Key Booklets cannot be used inter- edition Singapore Math into alignment with the Earlybird Math does a thorough job of teach- changeably with the Standards Edition material. CA standards were rather minimal and pertain ing the basics. It will probably appeal most to Both the Teachers Guides and the Home mostly to additional review coupled with some children who are visual learners and parents Instructor Guides include answers to the rearrangement of material. ~ Janice who feel comfortable explaining math concepts, Textbook and Workbook problems. Both of appreciate some instructional guidance, but these publications help teachers understand Earlybird Kindergarten Math (Standards Ed) (K) don’t mind planning their own lessons. the course material and provide suggestions to This is a 2-year preschool/kindergarten pro- Please note that we no longer carry the original help you introduce concepts. As a general rule, gram that emphasizes concepts over drill. Like Singapore editions, but the U.S. editions which the Teacher Guides are more oriented to the most early learning programs, a great deal of use American (as opposed to British) spelling classroom while the Home Instructor Guides work is done linking sets of concrete objects and depict American currency. are more geared to working one-on-one with to the numbers they represent. Although not 043035 Textbook A S/E . . . 23.00 21 .25 a student. However, both provide detailed developed by Singapore’s Ministry of Education, 043036 Textbook B S/E . . . 23.00 21 .25 lesson plans. The Teacher Guides have daily this program was written by an educator with 28 043033 Activity Book A S/E 14.50 12 .50 lesson plans while the Home Instructor Guides years experience writing preschool and primary 043034 Activity Book B S/E 14.50 12 .50 provide teaching segments indicating the num- school materials. 047881 Teacher Guide A . . . 51.00 47 .25 ber of weeks to spend per unit. A significant This program introduces the basics of color, 043042 K Math Readers (10) 35.00 28 .00 difference between the two is that the Home shape, size, numbers to 100 (but focusing on Instructor Guides have a sidebar column that 1-10), length, weight, volume, time, money, Suggested Manipulatives: shows assignments complete with answers. picture graphs, and single-digit addition and 018733 Counting Discs . . . . 4.50 3 .60 Assignments in the Teacher Guides are listed subtraction. Topics like place value, addition, 018741 Mathlink Cubes . . . 12.65 10 .50 within the lesson plans and all answers are in and subtraction are not covered until the second 018729 Bucket Balance . . . 15.99 11 .75 the back of the book. Both include lists of sug- year. Some changes from the former US Edition 036023 Hexahedron Number Dice Set gested manipulatives and materials and includ- to this one include some rearrangement of top- ...... 3.50 2 .70 ed in the appendix of each are mental math ics which results in less repetition and a better 018731 Student Geared Clock 3.17 2 .50 worksheets and some teaching helps. (please sequence of concepts. There is now a review 010884 Tangrams (optional) . . 1.50 0 .90 see our Singapore Math Manipulative category at the end of each unit. Textbooks include a 007935 Attribute Blocks (optional) at the end of the Singapore Math section.) simple glossary, an index, and some “Math at ...... 19.99 13 .95 Extra Practice books provide additional prob- lems for A and B books at each level. ~ Janice See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 381 Each Textbook 1A – 2B . . 13.00 11 .50 Singapore Math Manipulatives problem solving using the famous bar models Each Workbook 1A – 2B 12.00 10 .95 to tackle the tough questions. The scope of the Each Tests 1A – 2B . . . . 13.50 11 .50 Number Cards (K-2) program is essentially alike, as well. On the Each Teacher Guide . . . 50.00 45 .00 047337 ...... 12.95 9 .25 whole, I would say there is a bit more material Each Instructor Guide 1A-2A 16 .80 in MIF than PM. Sometimes this includes addi- Each Extra Practice . . . 14.50 12 .50 Number-Bond Cards (K-2) tional concepts, sometimes just going deeper 035031 Answer Key Booklets 1A-3B 047339 ...... 15.95 11 .50 into a topic. While the sequence of topics ...... 8.90 8 .25 corresponds for the most part between the two 035042 Answer Key Booklets 4A-6B Part-Whole Cards (K-2) programs, I found a few places where it was ...... 8.90 8 .25 047340 ...... 15.95 11 .50 different in the two levels I compared. These differences seemed limited to order of presenta- Ten-Frame Cards (K-2) tion within a grade rather than movement of Math 1 1A 1B 047349 ...... 12.95 9 .25 concepts from one grade to another. However, Textbook 043065 043066 to get a more detailed comparison of respec- Workbook 043075 043076 Place Value Disks (1-3) tive scope and sequences, you should visit the Tests 043055 043056 These colorful foam disks make learning place respective websites (www. singaporemath.com Teacher Guide 043045 043046 value easier for the visual or tactile learner. and www.greatsouce.com/mathinfocus) for a Home Instructor Guide 043634 043635 Place values from 1 to 1,000,000 are represent- complete scope and sequence for each pro- Extra Practice 043037 ed in 7 value sets and values from 1-1000 are gram. So, if you have previously used Primary represented in 4 value sets. Each place value Math, the transition to Math in Focus should be is a different color, which makes them easy to a smooth one. Math 2 2A 2B differentiate. These disks are used in several of Basic materials also are similar: both have Textbook 043067 043068 the Singapore Math books. two levels (A and B) of teacher editions, non- Workbook 043077 043078 EACH SET ...... 18.95 13 .50 consumable student texts, and workbooks per Tests 043057 043058 045432 140 Disks (4 values) grade; and both have additional materials such Teacher Guide 043047 043048 Includes 35 each of 1, 10, 100 and 1000 as extra practice books, assessment (test) books, Home Instructor Guide 043636 disks. and enrichment (challenging) books. 007518 Home Inst . Guide 2B . . 17 .80 045431 140 Disks (7 values) The main differences between the two pro- 043038 Extra Practice – Math 2 Includes 20 each of disks 1 to 1,000,000. grams are: 047345 100 Ones Disks . . . 15.95 11 .50 • The format / content of the Teacher Editions 047346 100 Tens Disks . . . 15.95 11 .50 • The presentation of lessons Each Textbook 3A – 5B . . 15.50 13 .50 • The amount of instructional material in the Each Workbook 3A-5B . . . 11.50 10 .50 Place Value Cubes (1-3) student text Each Tests 3A – 6B . . . . 16.80 14 .50 047341 ...... 19.95 13 .95 • The integration of concrete (hands-on) stu- Each Teacher Guide . . . 50.00 45 .00 dent activities into the programs Each Instructor Guide 3A-4B 17 .80 Place Value Decimal Cubes (1-3) • The graphic content / layout Each Extra Practice . . . 14.50 12 .50 047342 ...... 13.95 10 .00 • The incorporation of enrichment activities into the MIF program Place Value Decimal Strips (1-3) • The larger size of the MIF program Math 3 3A 3B 047343 ...... 13.95 10 .00 • The relative cost of the programs Textbook 043069 043070 First, the teacher editions. I think the authors Workbook 043079 043080 Place Value Decimal Tiles-90 tiles (30 ea/3) of the PM teacher materials have done an out- Tests 043059 043060 (1-3) standing job. It is difficult to write a teacher Teacher Guide 043049 043050 047344 ...... 13.95 10 .00 edition apart from the development of the stu- Home Instructor Guide 043958 016543 dent materials. Since these are not the actual Extra Practice 043039 Place Value Strips (1-6) teacher materials used in Singapore, or even 047347 Units - Millions Strips 19.50 13 .75 translations of them, it is no surprise that they 047348 Units - Thousands Strips are not quite as coordinated with the student Math 4 4A 4B ...... 12.50 8 .95 materials as the Math in Focus teacher editions Textbook 043071 043072 ~~~~~~~~ are. These were written specifically for the MIF Workbook 043081 043082 program and in tandem with the student edi- Tests 043061 043062 ☼Math in Focus: Singapore Approach (K-5) tions. As such, the material relates directly to Teacher Guide 043051 043052 New to the Saxon Homeschool catalog this the student text and workbook pages. This is Home Instructor Guide 046391 008185 year is Math in Focus, the newest U.S. edition a significant difference. In contrast, most of Extra Practice 043040 of the widely-used Singapore math program. the actual teaching in the PM Home Instructor Two key ways that the Singapore approach dif- guides takes place before you even open the stu- fers from more traditional programs are: dent text. The work done in the student text is Math 5 5A 5B • Consistent use of models that allow stu- more reinforcement of concepts taught outside Textbook 043073 043074 dents to tackle concepts that are normally the scope of the text lesson itself. This puts a Workbook 043083 043084 delayed until later grades lot more of the teaching burden on the teacher. Tests 043063 043064 • An emphasis on application of math skills You must do the concept introduction, concrete Teacher Guide 043053 043054 to real-world situations helps children modeling, and transition to pictorial before you Extra Practice 043041 become formidable problem solvers in “Have your student do tasks ___ , textbook real life pp.______”. The question is not whether to use Singapore The Math in Focus teacher editions begin, Math 6 6A 6B math, but which version you should choose: as most do, with a program overview, which 046189 ☼Textbook 6A . . . 15.50 13 .50 Primary Math from SingaporeMath.com or this describes components of the program, lists 046440 ☼Textbook 6B . . . . 17.00 14 .50 new Math in Focus? manipulatives (with suggested alternatives), 046047 ☼Workbook 6A . . . 11.00 10 .15 The underlying philosophy of Math in Focus includes a three-grade scope and sequence, 046442 ☼Workbook 6B . . . 11.50 10 .50 is the same as Primary Math. It has the same and detailed Table of Contents. Each chapter ☼Tests 047880 030502 emphasis on integrating concepts and skills; the begins with an overview. It contains back- ☼Teacher Guide 046392 030498 same approach of beginning with concrete, then ground information for teaching the lessons, ☼Extra Practice 047110 to pictorial, then to abstract; the same extensive cross-curricular connections, and the location

382 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. of “before” and “after” concepts for this topic. low the Learn segments. At the lower levels, A lot of the same components exist, in some The Chapter Planning Guide is a tabular layout they usually photographically portray manipula- form, in the PM program. Hands-on activities, breaking the chapter into teaching units, show- tive work used to solve problems. Correlating games, enrichment, discussion, and exploratory ing for each the number of days it will take, teacher edition instructions guide the teacher exercises are all detailed in the teacher books, instructional objectives, vocabulary, resources, in use of corresponding manipulative work. At along with most of the lesson instruction. There materials needed, and how it fits into the NCTM upper levels, these may be problems to work is simply less reliance in the MIF program on standards. It’s an “at a glance” overview. The relating to the Learn segment. For example, the teacher getting skills and concepts across actual lesson pages follow. in the Algebra chapter lesson (grade 5) “Using before using the text pages; in fact, teaching Unlike the PM program, the MIF teacher edi- Letters as Numbers”, the Learn teaches “how takes place alongside and corresponding to the tion includes reduced images of both student to write a numerical expression to show how student text. Because of this, the text has a text and workbook pages (with all answers numbers in a situation are related”. It uses the more ordered and systematic feel compared to printed in red). I find it difficult to teach example of computing a person’s age next year the PM texts. So, if you are not going to actu- effectively without my own copy of student and two years ago. It is followed by a second ally read through and teach from the instructor materials, so I appreciate having it all in one Learn segment explaining how to “Use variables guides, you will be better off with this program. place so I'm not juggling books while teaching.. to represent unknown numbers and form expres- While it is not intended to be self-instructional, Teaching instructions appear directly below the sions involving addition and subtraction”. This your student will have more complete guidance corresponding student text page. These include expands on the first segment as two students directly in the student materials. And, once you concept information, directions for teacher-led discuss how to compute their teacher’s age in have finished the lesson, he will have more to and/or student activities, and discussion (which these cases, without knowing his age now. It refer back to, should he have a question or need is fairly scripted). shows how a variable can be used to construct clarification. The lesson presentation is very organized, an algebraic expression to solve the problem. While both programs sport full-color student with several standard elements in each chapter, The Guided Practice follows up with a table texts, Math in Focus uses more photographic, regardless of grade level. First, there is always presenting different situations (Now, 4 years real-life images and fewer cartoonish render- a Chapter Introduction which coordinates with from now, 10 years from now, 5 years ago, 8 ings, giving them a more grown-up look. This the introductory page in the student text. As an years ago) and asking a student to supply the is especially attractive where manipulatives are example, let’s look at the Chapter Introduction appropriate algebraic expressions (the ‘x’ for used to demonstrate a concept. As they say, to “Subtraction Facts to 10” in the 1A book: The Now is supplied). Other lesson components "a picture is worth a thousand words". MIF student text page shows a boy in three frames: include several of the following: has even replaced most of the Singrapore math walking with five stickers in open hand; three of • Let’s Practice – reinforces with additional signature "talking heads" (shoulder-up illustra- them dropping into an open grate in the side- practice problems. When students can suc- tions of children "talking" or "thinking" via word walk; with two of the five stickers (sadly) left in cessfully solve these problems, they are ready bubbles to identify concepts, explain processes, hand. It has a box at bottom left, delineating the for independent work in the student workbook even provide instruction) with photographic chapter into four lessons and a “Big Idea” box at • Hands-On Activity – reinforces skills, con- images of real children instead. While lower- bottom right telling the student “Subtraction can cepts and problem-solving strategies, using level student texts in both series are more heav- be used to find how many are left.” Next is a manipulatives. These show the items to use, ily graphic, I feel that the balance is better in the Recall Prior Knowledge section. These student how to use to solve problems, then provide MIF program. Too many large illustrations can text pages review concepts learned previously several additional problems for independent overwhelm and distract. that are prerequisite to understanding material work. Since all of the Primary Math books are smaller introduced in this chapter. Teaching instruc- • Game – breaks up the bookwork with a fun format, these more typically school-sized mate- tions coincide, often including manipulative game using the target skill. rials seem all the larger. MIF teacher editions work for the student. Immediately following, • Let’s Explore! - uses a discovery approach to are oversized, spiral bound books (increased there’s a Quick Check with several questions to learning. By working through the activity, the width needed to fit student pages side by side). assess whether the student is ready to continue student will discern a concept, relationship, They are also much longer than the correspond- or needs additional review. (If needed, an addi- strategy, or principle. ing PM instructor guides, again largely because tional pre-test is available in the Assessments • Math Journal – helps children put math of the inclusion of reduced images of all student book). When readiness is affirmed, chapter concepts into words. As you might expect, pages. The full-sized MIF student texts are lessons begin. For each, the teacher edition these require much less writing in the earlier hardbound, which not only makes them more details lesson objectives, coordinating resourc- grades. durable, but makes them heftier. With so much es, vocabulary, materials needed for each day, Most lessons end with a Let's Practice leading more instructional material in them, they con- and provides a 5-minute Warm Up activity. into On Your Own assignments in the student tain about double the pages of their PM counter- The 5-minute Warm Up activity introduces and workbook. parts. This page count difference does not carry prepares students for the lesson. These gener- Chapters usually consist of 2-7 lessons and over to the student workbooks, however, which ally involve work with concrete objects (linking end with a Put on Your Thinking Cap! activity. are more similar in length (PM's may even have cubes, counters, etc.) but, at higher levels can These draw on both previous knowledge and slightly more pages). include "teaser" problems or questions. This is skills acquired in the chapter to resolve chal- Reviews are also implemented differently in sharp contrast to the heavy pre-text activities lenging problems, combining problem-solving in each series. Whereas MIF has a review of in PM. A lesson introduction in the student text strategies with critical thinking skills. It’s a little previously-learned material at the beginning states objectives and previews vocabulary. From like pages from a Critical Thinking Press book of each chapter, PM (beginning in grade 2), here, lessons may vary, though the concrete to were purposely bound in. Think of these as generally has a cumulative review at the end pictorial to abstract philosophy is ever-present enrichment exercises built right into the course. of a unit, which is also echoed in the work- and more integrated into the student text itself. Accompanying teacher instruction includes book. MIF has a distinct chapter review and Most lessons consist of several Learn and skills required to solve the problem and how to test at the end of each chapter. Workbooks Guided Practice segments, interspersed with a direct your child through the thought process as contain cumulative reviews after every two variety of other components. Learn boxes intro- needed. These activities also have workbook chapters (for only those two chapters). Each duce, explain, and model each concept. These follow-up pages. A Chapter Wrap Up recaps workbook also contains a cumulative test at correspond to lesson objectives and contain a all of the concepts and skills learned in the the end of the book; Workbook A a Mid-Year heading revealing what the focal skill is. For chapter. At most levels, this is followed by a and Workbook B an End-of-Year review. Both example, In the “Ways to Subtract” Lesson, the Chapter Review/Test right in the student text. At programs have an optional test book also. MIF first taught concept is: “You can subtract by tak- early levels, the chapter review/test is contained calls this the Assessments book. It contains a ing away”. The skill is then illustrated, modeled in the student workbook instead (probably to diagnostic review for each chapter (mentioned and explained, showing step-by-step the related avoid having to rewrite the problems). The earlier), "Benchmark" cumulative assessments to math techniques. Assessments books also contain a test for each be taken midway through each text, and Mid- Guided Practice segments almost always fol- chapter in the student book. and End-of-Year cumulative tests.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 383 A final difference between the programs is Grade 1: 1A 1B 1A/1B Set of Primary Math. In other words, if you have a cost. While workbooks and student books are Student Bk 047453 047455 047454 student for whom PM is moving too quickly and fairly close in price, the teacher editions are not. Workbook 047456 047458 047457 who needs additional and easier coursework in If you deduct the separate prices of student text Enrichment 048014 048016 048016 some areas – particularly fractions, decimals, and workbook from the Homeschool Kit price, Extra Practice 048017 048019 048018 measurement, and data analysis - before moving you’re still left with a considerable difference. Assessments 047796 on to more advanced concepts of percentage, You’re in the ballpark if you plan on using the 047797 Homeschool Pkg 1A . . 119 .90 ratio (both introduced in the PM 5) and algebra more expensive Primary Math Teacher’s Guide 047798 Homeschool Pkg 1B . . . 119 .90 (introduced in PM 6), then this series will likely instead of the Home Instructor Guide. Or, if be a good fit. you, like me, need a separate copy of student Grade 2: 2A 2B 2A/2B Set Coursebooks feature simple and clear expla- materials to teach with anyway, the remaining Student Bk 047459 047461 047460 nations with numerous worked examples and difference won’t buy you a meal. You should Workbook 047462 047464 047463 guided work that provides selected teaching also take into consideration whether you would Enrichment 048020 048022 048021 points and questions to help students develop need to use ancillary materials for either pro- Extra Practice 048023 048025 048024 conceptual understanding before moving on gram. Assessments 047799 to the drill and practice activities found in the In a nutshell, while the core content and 047800 Homeschool Pkg 2A . . 119 .90 Activity Books. Teacher Guides provide teach- philosophical approach of these Singapore Math 047801 Homeschool Pkg 2B . . . 119 .90 ing ideas and differentiated instruction along programs is much the same, the implementation with the guided practice prompts mentioned is not. So, my best advice? Get yourself to a Grade 3: 3A 3B 3A/3B Set earlier. The 5A & 5B TGs, wraparound with curriculum fair and look at the programs side by Student Bk 047465 047467 047466 reduced copies of student material, have a side. Then you can decide the best fit for your Workbook 047468 047470 047469 chapter by chapter organization with lesson teaching style and your child. Enrichment 048026 048028 048027 plans showing how many sessions to spend Note: Not included in the comparison above is Extra Practice 048029 048031 048030 on each section. All answer keys are in the the Math in Focus Kindergarten program, as it is Assessments 047802 TGs but the actual coordination between the much different in both format and presentation 047803 Homeschool Pkg 3A . . 123 .90 Coursebook and Activity Books is provided in than the rest of the elementary program. The 047804 Homeschool Pkg 3B . . . 123 .90 the Coursebook. Blackline masters for Looking four-part student book is a worktext. Teaching Back worksheets, game templates, manipula- instruction is all in the Teacher Edition, and Grade 4: 4A 4B 4A/4B Set tives and visuals, along with bulletin board consists of “Investigate”, “Discover”, “Explore”, Student Bk 047471 047473 047472 ideas are provided at the end of the book. TG and “Apply” activities. As with the elementary Workbook 047474 047476 047475 6 is different – black and white; no wraparound levels, teaching instructions are correlated to Enrichment 048032 048034 048033 or reduced student material – with a CD that student text pages. Lessons are detailed and- Extra Practice 048035 048037 048036 provides the blackline masters and answer keys. scripted. Many reference a corresponding “Big Assessments 047805 It should be noted that this series has not been Book”. Some of the Big Book pages are larger 047806 Homeschool Pkg 4A . . 123 .90 adapted to U.S. terminology (I’m not sure I will reproductions of student text pages; for others, 047807 Homeschool Pkg 4B . . . 123 .90 get used to “learnt”) and does not include U.S. you can use the reduced copy in the teacher standard measurement units. It also permits and editions. Unlike the other MIF books, student Grade 5: 5A 5B 5A/5B Set encourages a much higher degree of calculator books contain colorful illustrations rather than Student Bk 047477 047479 047478 usage as allowed by the later Singapore syl- photographic images. The books have a “cute Workbook 047480 047482 047481 labus. Some topics covered in PM – notably monster” theme carried throughout. Since there Enrichment 048038 048040 048039 ratio and introductory algebra - are not covered is no Primary Math kindergarten level, I can’t Extra Practice 048041 048043 048042 in this series and with other topics the coverage really compare content or presentation. For a Assessments 047808 involves less difficult problems. Coursebooks detailed scope and sequence, refer to the pub- 047809 Homeschool Package 5A 123 .90 vary in length from 100 – 150 pgs; 5A & 5B lisher’s website. 047810 Homeschool Package 5B 123 .90 Activity Books are about 100 pgs; 6A & 6B Also Note: While manipulative kits are avail- ~~~~~~~ Activity Books are about 170 pgs; Teacher’s able through Great Source for all levels of this Guides are about 315 pgs; all are pb ~ Janice program, they are in classroom quantities. We EACH COURSEBOOK . . . . . 8.50 7 85. are planning to make available homeschool- EACH ACTIVITY BK (exc noted) 5.00 4 75. sized kits together soon. Check our website or EACH TEACHER GUIDE . . . . 28 .00 call for information on these. 007307 Coursebook 5A EACH STUDENT BOOK 1-2 . . 25.27 18 .95 007400 Activity Book 5A Part 1 EACH STUDENT BK SET 1-2 48.00 36 .00 007408 Activity Book 5A Part 2 EACH STUDENT BOOK 3-5 . . 30.60 22 .95 007339 Teacher Guide 5A EACH STUDENT BK SET 3-5 60.00 45 .00 007308 Coursebook 5B EACH WORKBOOK . . . . . 11.93 8 .95 007439 Activity Book 5B Part 1 EACH WORKBOOK SET . . . 21.33 16 .00 007441 Activity Book 5B Part 2 EACH ENRICHMENT BOOK . . 29.33 22 .00 007355 Teacher Guide 5B EACH ENRICHMENT SET . . . 56.00 42 .00 Math Works (5-6) 007309 Coursebook 6A EACH EXTRA PRACTICE . . . 29.33 22 .00 In homeschooling circles, Singapore Math 007452 Activity Book 6A . . . 6.50 6 00. EACH EXTRA PRACTICE SET 56.00 42 .00 is practically synonymous with the idea of a 007325 Coursebook 6B EACH ASSESSMENTS . . . . . 48.00 36 .00 strong, fast-paced curriculum with an emphasis 007478 Activity Book 6B . . . 6.50 6 00. on mental math, problem solving and thinking 007390 Teacher Guide 6 Grade K: skills. This series along with the Discovering 047483 Student Bk A, Part 1 10.60 7 .95 Mathematics series are examples of a broaden- 047484 Student Bk A, Part 2 10.60 7 .95 ing of the Singapore Math courses available New Elementary Math (7-10) 047485 Student Bk B, Part 1 10.60 7 .95 to American students. Math Works follows Don’t let the title of this series fool you. 047486 Student Bk B, Part 2 10.60 7 .95 the latest syllabus provided by the Ministry of “Elementary” refers to “the basics,” as in the 047487 Student Bk Set . . . . 33.33 25 .00 Education in Singapore (Primary Math, U.S. basics of higher-level mathematics. New 047811 Assessments Edition follows an earlier syllabus). It is Elementary Math (NEM) 1, 2, and 3 respectively 047812 Homeschool Pkg KA . . 107.90 designed to meet the learning needs of pupils cover introductory, intermediate, and advanced 047813 Homeschool Pkg KB . . 107.90 in the “Foundation Mathematics Programme” algebra and geometry. NEM 4 introduces which means that it incorporates re-teaching advanced mathematics and ends with a major and review of concepts covered at earlier levels cumulative review.

384 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. There’s quite a jump from Primary Math 6 to less expensive Teacher’s Manuals. Teacher’s Discovering Mathematics (7-10) NEM 1 (7th grade). NEM 1 requires greater dis- Manuals are much less extensive, and do In general, the newer Singapore math material cipline on the part of the student because there not contain the whole student lesson, as the is visually more appealing – and this series is is an intense amount of computational practice Guides did. The Manuals include a suggested no exception. Perhaps it’s the full-color texts, to be done. NEM course books are four times “scheme of work,” or lesson plan overview, and or the graphic icons, or the occasional photo- thicker than Primary Math textbooks. NEM answers to Challenger, Class Activity, Problem graph or illustration, but there’s really no doubt. takes a straightforward approach which empha- Solving, and Investigation problems. Teacher’s Compared to New Elementary Math (the other sizes concepts, applications, and mathematical Manuals for 1, 2 and 3 are available now, and Singapore math series at the secondary level), reasoning. the remainder of the Teacher’s Guides will be visually, it’s a no-brainer. However, there are Level 1 is 7th grade, 2 is 8th grade, 3 is 9th replaced by the Manuals in the future. other considerations and I suspect that choices grade, and 4 is 10th grade. The 7th and 8th Workbooks are more like non-consumable will be made in both directions. grade programs each require one course book exercise banks. Students must show their work A comparison of the scope and sequence of the and one teacher’s guide (NEM 1, NEM 2). The on a separate piece of paper. Problems pro- two courses shows surprisingly few differences 9th grade program requires two course books vide specific instructions on when and when although they are there if you look closely. DM and two teacher’s guides (NEM 3A & 3B), and not to use calculators. Unlike Primary Math, lacks an in-depth review of arithmetic topics but the 10th grade program requires two course workbook exercises are not directly correlated includes matrices, radian measure, some addi- books but only one teacher’s guide (for NEM with the course book. In general, workbook tional data presentation forms (box & whisker 4A). One supplementary workbook containing exercises for each chapter should probably be pots; stem & leaf plots), and standard deviation. extra practice problems is available for each completed before moving onto the next chap- DM does not include as many advanced trig grade. ter. The workbook also contains sample tests topics. There is also a difference in the degree Course books have plain black and white pages and exams. Tests cover two chapters, and they of difficulty in terms of problems worked. DM with two-color diagrams and graphs. Although usually consists of 6-8 multi-part, free-response has fewer challenging problems and exercises the texts are visually unexciting, they contain questions. Midterms and final exams are are slightly shorter although they are divided clear and simple explanations. As the student slightly longer. as to problem difficulty. As in NEM, lessons progresses to higher levels, course book expla- Like the Singapore editions of Primary Math, in the text consist of explanations and worked nations become more technical. Each lesson NEM course books only cover metric units. examples but in DM each worked example contains written explanations, worked exam- Slightly different conventions and notation are is followed by a Try It! challenge that allows ples, and an exercise set. Most lessons also also used in NEM. For example, spaces instead students to see if they have understood. Each include a class activity. Exercise sets are grad- of commas are used to separate numbers with DM chapter concludes with review compared to ed, with harder problems located towards the four digits or more. Repeating decimals are not every 3-4 chapters in NEM. Additionally, there end of a set. Chapter reviews summarize main designated by a bar, but by placing dots above are some open-ended problems and journal- ideas and definitions but do not include review the first and last digits in a repeating set. Time writing questions. Sidebar information includes problems. For review problems, try the corre- is expressed in military time, and a space is used brief biographical information on notable math- sponding workbook problems for that chapter. to separate hours and minutes. For example, ematicians, discussion questions, recall points, Each chapter ends with a Challenger problem 2:30 pm would be written 14 30. and information tidbits. set and a Problem Solving section. The Problem Compared to Saxon, NEM begins introducing Textbooks have answers to the reviews and Solving section describes and provides exercises algebraic concepts earlier, generally includes most exercises in the back but the Teacher’s for different problem solving techniques (guess more complex geometry problems, and cov- Guide includes fully worked solutions to all & check, working backwards, using mod- ers more trigonometry. However, Saxon’s problems along with weekly lesson plans that els, etc). After every few chapters, there are Algebra 2 course covers a wider variety of top- include helpful website resources. Textbooks Revision, Miscellaneous, and Investigation exer- ics, including polar coordinates, imaginary and vary from 150 to 215 pgs with most running in cises. Revision and Miscellaneous problems complex numbers, and logarithms. In Algebra the 200 pg neighborhood. Teacher’s Guides provide cumulative review, while Investigation 2, students must solve 3 by 3 systems of linear also vary in terms of page length but tend to exercises help build higher-order thinking skills. equations, while NEM only covers 2 by 2 sys- be 150 pgs on average. Both are paperback. Each course book provides two sample final tems. Also, NEM is extremely weak in coor- ~ Janice exams. Answers to both finals plus all lesson, dinate graphing. The slope-intercept method EACH TEXTBOOK (exc noted) 17.90 16 .55 revision, and miscellaneous exercises are locat- of graphing lines is also not covered. Instead, EACH WORKBOOK . . . . . 12.80 11 .95 ed in the back of each book. Solution manuals students graph equations by plotting points from EACH TEACHER GUIDE . . . . 27 .00 are currently available for NEM 1 and 2 only. an x-y chart. Systems of equations are primar- 007253 Textbook 1A A Quick Revision Guide is included with the ily solved by algebraic manipulation; graphi- 007087 Teacher Guide 1A purchase of each course book. The guides are cal interpretations are not emphasized. This 007261 Textbook 1B thin booklets consisting of study sheets on main approach to solving systems may be difficult 007109 Teacher Guide 1B ideas for each chapter. for students who need visual representations in 045226 Workbook 1 The Teacher’s Guide is virtually identical to order to understand algebra. ~ Anh 007268 Textbook 2A its corresponding course book. Solutions to 013666 1 Text ...... 22.50 20 .75 007125 Teacher Guide 2A and suggestions on the Challenger, Problem 013667 1 Workbook . . . . . 8.60 7 .95 007283 Textbook 2B Solving, and Investigation exercises are located 013760 1 Solution Manual . . . 28 .00 007126 Teacher Guide 2B in the back of the Teacher’s Guide. The solu- 013664 1 Teacher's Manual . . . 9 .00 045227 Workbook 2 tion section is about 40 pages long and is prob- 013670 2 Text ...... 22.50 20 .75 007293 Textbook 3A ably the most useful part of the guide. Answers 013671 2 Workbook . . . . . 8.60 7 .95 007133 Teacher Guide 3A to exercises are printed next to the problem 013761 2 Solution Manual . . . 28 .00 007301 Textbook 3B whenever possible, and occasional teaching 037937 2 Teacher’s Manual . . . 9 .00 007191 Teacher Guide 3B tips will be printed on the right-hand margin 007984 3A Teacher's Manual . . 6 .50 045228 Workbook 3 of a page. No Teacher’s Guide is available 008006 3B Teacher's Manual . . 6 .50 007304 Textbook 4A . . . . 17.50 15 .95 for NEM 4B because that semester consists 008017 3A Text ...... 13.50 12 .50 007219 Teacher Guide 4A of a major review of all topics studied in the 008018 3B Text ...... 13.50 12 .50 007306 Textbook 4B ...... 17.50 15 .95 NEM series. If you’ve already had a chance 013672 3 Workbook . . . . . 8.60 7 .95 007220 Teacher Guide 4B to look through a Teacher’s Guide, please note 013678 4A Teacher Guide . . 15.00 13 .95 045229 Workbook 4 that the supplementary CD-ROM mentioned 008021 4A Text ...... 13.50 12 .50 is not available. Singaporemath.com pulled 008022 4B Text ...... 14.00 12 .95 the CDs off the market because customers felt 013676 4 Workbook . . . . . 8.60 7 .95 they weren’t worth the money. Level by level, 013679 4A & 4B Texts & 4A Teacher the Teacher’s Guides are being converted to Guide Set . . . . . 35.00 32 .50

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 385 COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS - ELEMENTARY ShillerMath songs are included in each 12” clear plastic ruler, pan balance for weight These programs offer all necessary teaching kit or can be purchased separately. Each cd comparison, set of 16 thousand cubes, set of and student books for teaching grade-level math includes 25 original math tunes by Ron Brown plastic operation signs, complete number card below Pre-Algebra. of IntelliTunes. Listen to the songs in conjunc- set w/ wooden tray, base ten set, materials bank tion with the lesson while riding in your car, or wooden tray, 8 each of 7 shape tiles, number ShillerMath Program (PK-7) while the kids are playing. I will say that the tile set, and free downloads of consumables for Not just another math program; this one is tunes are catchy, lively and upbeat and I caught 5 years. Downloads are the consumable pages different. ShillerMath is a Montessori-based, myself singing them later in the day. They teach for each lesson, ‘Completed Worksheet’ pages, multisensory curriculum for grades PreK to concepts such as the power of ten, counting and ‘Review Test’ scoresheets. 7th which meets all NCTM standards. “What by 2s, 4s, 5s, and mass on Volume I and frac- 045763 ...... 499.95 363 .50 is Montessori?” you may be asking yourself. It tions, negative numbers and square roots on the is a method of educating children that stresses Volume II CD. development of a child’s own initiative and nat- The Beginner Base 10 Workbook is for the Shiller Math Kit II (5-7) ural abilities, and the role of physical activity in young child who wants to begin math, but isn’t Kit II is intended for ages 9-12 and includes absorbing abstract concepts and practical skills. quite ready for Book 1 in this program. This pre-algebra. The kit includes Lesson Books 4-6 But don’t panic, no Montessori or math knowl- book provides children with a complete and and Fractions Book, Answer Guides for 4-6 and edge is required to use this curriculum, and solid understanding of the decimal system. It Fractions, Parent Guide, Volume II audio CD, there is little to no preparation for the lessons. introduces them to numbers in a very concrete 3-ring binder, graphsheet pad, division table ShillerMath incorporates an incremental spiral manner using a multisensory approach, yet pad, degreed circle pad, 8 completed work- approach (which guarantees plenty of practice) there are no manipulatives to purchase. sheet pages, review test scoresheets, set of 12 into their math program along with a 3-step pre- Power Solids Activity Guide and Fractions plastic geo shapes, geo shape nets in wooden sentation of concepts. The three steps are: “This Quick Study Guide aren’t required to complete box, decimal fraction chips in wooden box, 2 is…” “Show me…” and “What is…” Parents use the ShillerMath program; however they are an fraction circle tray sets in wooden box, and free this process developed by Dr. Maria Montessori excellent supplement to be used as a reference downloads of consumables for 5 years. There to ensure that the child understands each con- or for the student who loves the geoshapes and/ are some additional items you will need that cept. The example given for this in the Parent or fractions and wants a little extra practice. aren’t included in Kit II: scissors, paper strips, Guide is for teaching two-digit numbers: The goal of this math program is for students protractor, kitchen scale, drawing compass, • Step1: The parent says while pointing to speak and write mathematics clearly, accu- measuring cups and spoons, Base 10 unit cubes, to the numbers, “This is 10, this is 11, rately and concisely, and to achieve a solid magnetic compass, calculator, paper money, this is 12.” understanding of math concepts. It seems Mr. playing cards, tape measure, crayons, and col- • Step 2: The parent leaves all three Shiller had the right idea as he thought about ored markers. numbers out and says without point- how children learn and the best way for them 045765 ...... 499.95 363 .50 ing, “Show me 12; show me 11; show to understand math concepts. As children hear me 10.” the lessons and songs, play with manipulatives, Montessori Flash Cards • Step 3: The parent points to one of the and see the concepts applied, they can truly These flash cards allow students to see units numbers and says, “What is this?” learn math in a way which would make Dr. along with the number. Students can then see The Lesson Books provide lessons which are Montessori smile. how to correct errors while memorizing their colorful, easy to implement, and take an age- EACH LESSON BOOK / ANSWER GUIDE facts. For example, if adding 3 and 4 there appropriate amount of time: 15 minutes for ...... 79.95 32 .50 would be 3 unit cubes printed vertically below four year-olds, 20 minutes for 5 year-olds, 25 Lesson Bk Answer Gd the number 3 and 4 unit cubes printed verti- minutes for 6 year-olds, 30 minutes for 7 and 8 045766 Book 1 045767 cally below the number 4 and a blank box to year-olds, and 30-45 minutes for children 9 to 045768 Book 2 045769 represent your answer. On the reverse side of 12 years old. Each lesson begins by stating the 045770 Book 3 045771 the card the same problem is printed along with objective, manipulatives needed, the learning 045772 Book 4 045773 the answer. Below the answer, the student will style to which the lesson appeals, and whether 045774 Book 5 045775 see unit cubes to represent the total. A brief the page is consumable. Instruction is scripted 045776 Book 6 045777 explanation for solving the problem is printed and diagrams, drawings, and illustrations are 045756 Fractions 045760 on the answer side of each card. provided for clear teaching of concepts. There EACH SET ...... 4.95 4 75. is no set time per lesson or for the number of 045764 Kit I/II QuickStart Guide 045752 Addition 045754 Multiplication lessons per day. Each child is different and the ...... 4.95 4 .75 045753 Division 045755 Subtraction child should set the pace according to their 045779 Review Test Scoresheet 0 .50 learning ability and skills. A Quick Start Guide 045784 Songs - Volume I . . . 14.95 12 .95 045746 Complete Number Card Set w/ is printed in the front of the Lesson Book which 045780 Songs - Volume II . . 14.95 12 .95 Wooden Tray . . . . 19.95 19 .50 gives options for use and tips to reduce frustra- 045757 Beginner Base 10 Wrkbk: Units 1-9 This is a set of 108 color-coded cards with tion for the student and the parent...... 3 .95 digits 1-9, 10-90, 100-900, and 1000-9000. The Answer Guides include the pages from the 045778 Power Solids Activity Guide The cards lay on top of each other to form Lesson Book with the answers printed in color...... 3 .95 4-digit numbers when doing place value A ‘Completed Work Sheet’ chart provides space 045761 Fractions Quick Study Guide work. Printed in red, green and blue which for tracking completed lessons, lessons to revis- ...... 9.95 9 .75 are characteristic of Montessori manipula- it, and minutes worked on each lesson. This is tives and comes in a partitioned wooden found in books 1-3. A ‘Review Test Scoresheet’ Shiller Math Kit I (PK-3) tray with sliding cover. allows space at the back of the Answer Guide in Kit I is intended for ages 4-8, and is a com- Books 1-3 to track test scores and lessons to be plete math program for 5 years of instruction. 045747 Complete Number Tile Set revisited and is provided separately for books 4 Remember, the child sets the pace, so it can ...... 4.95 4 75. and up. Additional sheets can be purchased for take more or less than 5 years to complete the 108 color-coded number tiles – 27 ones, additional students or they are included with the contents of this kit. The kit includes Lesson 27 tens, 27 hundreds, and 27 thousands. consumable downloads available with each kit. Books 1-3, Answer Guides 1-3, Parent Guide, The color-coding matches the colors of the A 15-page Parent Guide tells you how to Volume I CD, 4” yellow foam ball, nylon bag number cards. get started with ShillerMath, how the program with string tie, geared clock, assorted plastic works, how to build confidence in your child, U.S. coins, 8 crayon set, 2 standard dice, 045748 Decimal Fraction Chips 14 .95 and much more. This booklet even offers an 1- and 2-cup measurers, safety mirror for sym- Color-coded 1/10, 1/100, and 1/1000 plas- explanation of parent responsibilities within the metry work, 22”x34” cloth work mat, 3-ring tic 2-cm square chips in a partitioned parent-child relationship. binder, 0-9 set of wooden dominoes, #2 pencil, wooden box with plastic sliding cover.

386 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. 045749 Decimal Material Wood Tray year. After completing level 6, students should grouping notation, i.e. 9(3) + 2 = 29, and basic ...... 7.95 7 .75 be ready for Algebra I. facts), common fractions (identifying fractional Wooden tray intended as storage for the Sets for levels K-4 consist of a Parent-Teacher parts of a whole, fractions in measurement, 1000 cubes and base ten units. Guide (includes answers to the workbook exer- introduction to mixed numbers), and investigat- cises) and a Student Workbook. Level 5 has a ing problems (word problems). 045750 Fraction Circles w/ Tray Student Directed Workbook only with answers 010766 Set ...... 45.00 40 .50 ...... 19.95 19 .50 at the end of the workbook. Level 6 has a 010774 Workbook . . . . . 20.00 18 .00 Wholes through tenths, with different col- Student Directed Text only with answers at ors for each fraction circle stored neatly in the end of the text. Also available is a math Making Math Meaningful Math Kit (K-3) wooden box with plastic cover. manipulative kit for grades K-3 that includes Manipulatives to use along with the Making 50 Unifix Cubes, 100 Counting Chips, and 100 Math Meaningful Sets. 045751 Geo Shape Nets . . . . 7 .95 Connecting Links. Other required materials are CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Flat paper shapes that assemble into a listed at the beginning of each activity and can 010779 ...... 15.00 12 .50 cone, cylinder, cube, and pyramid and are generally be found around the house. stored in a wooden box with a plastic cover. One aspect I liked about the Parent-Teacher Grade 4 Guides is every lesson is an activity. Students Place value (up to hundred thousands), addition 045782 Set of 16 Thousands cubes cannot be passive about learning math when & subtraction (involving numbers 0-999,999), ...... 19.95 14 .50 they are asked to count pennies, dimes, and multiplication & division (involving numbers Die-cut flats which fold easily into a perfect dollars (to learn about base 10 place value) or 0-99), fractions (greater than, less than, or equal 10cm x 10cm sturdy cardstock cube. to equally divide a loaf of bread for a family of to, and whole sets of fractional parts, i.e. 11 is 8 (to learn about fractions). This program does a ¼ of this number), and problem solving. 045783 Set of U .S . Coins . . . . 2 .95 great job presenting “real-life” math problems to 010767 Set ...... 45.00 40 .50 This set of coins includes 20 pennies, 10 which students can easily relate. For example, 010775 Workbook . . . . . 20.00 18 .00 nickels, 10 dimes, and 4 quarters made of division problems are presented in the context sturdy plastic. of a family’s summer travels across the U.S. and Grade 5 the distance they traveled between cities. Very large numbers (up to septillions!), mul- Worksheet pads Although I agree with Quine in emphasizing tiplication (up to 5 digits by 3 digits), division 24-sheet consumable pads of paper formatted concepts over computation, my concern is that (up to 4 digits divided by 2 digits), fractions for use with lessons in Kit II. These are included there may be students who need more practice & decimals (equivalent fractions, completing in Kit II, but aren’t reproducible for additional in computation than is provided. Personally, the equations, computing sums & differences, mul- students. The Division Table pad is used with more practice I got, the better my computational tiplying whole numbers and fractions, decimals- Books 4 & 5, Degreed Circle is used with Books skills became. If this is the case for your child, tenths and hundredths), and patterns (factors 5 & 6, and the Graphsheet pad is used with all you may need to find a suitable computational and multiples of a number, describing and of the books in Kit II. supplement. Also, there are no written tests or extending sequences). EACH PAD ...... 3 .95 quizzes for this curriculum. The rationale here 010768 Workbook . . . . . 45.00 40 .50 045759 Degreed Circle is that the parent should know whether or not 045781 Division Table the child has understood a concept since he/she 045762 Graphsheet interacts so closely with the child in this pro- Grade 6 ~~~~~~~~ gram. However, for student-directed levels (5 & Division (review of long and short hand 6), there are evaluations by the chapter. ~ Anh methods), fractions (addition & subtraction with MAKING MATH MEANINGFUL (K-7+) mixed numbers, multiplying and dividing frac- In the words of author David Quine, “Making Grade K tions, solving fraction word problems), decimals Math Meaningful is based upon the idea that Equal & unequal, making lengths equal, serial (up to thousandths, parts of a dollar, adding people are a special creation of God with order (putting objects in order), making groups & subtracting, multiplying & dividing, word abilities and needs to worship, to create, and equal, representing objects with symbols (pic- problems, computational problems), ratios, pro- to reason. With Making Math Meaningful chil- tures and numbers). portions, & percentages (relationships, equiva- dren are taught to reason, to understand, and to 010760 Set ...... 30.00 27 .00 lence, ratios and triangles, the percent as a apply what they learn – not simply parrot back 010771 Workbook . . . . . 10.00 9 .00 special ratio), algebraic relationships (order information!” The curriculum stresses under- of operations, introducing a variable, writing standing concepts over computational practice. Grade 1 equations, introducing negative numbers) and This is a complete math program for levels Comparison sentences (are two groups the mathematical reasoning. K-6. Each Parent-Teacher Guide consists of a same?), order sentences (less than, greater 010769 Text ...... 45.00 40 .50 series of highly organized activities, or lessons. than, equal to), equalizing sentences (making Chapter objectives are clearly stated. Each les- two groups equal), and addition & subtraction son is separated into “What I am to Say” and sentences. Principles from Patterns - Algebra (7+) “What I am to Do” sections that the teacher 010762 Set ...... 45.00 40 .50 Presumably the next step after Making Math can easily follow. There are three basic lesson 010772 Workbook . . . . . 20.00 18 .00 Meaningful Level 6, this student-directed work- types: Exploring, Naming, and Applying the book covers the fundamentals of Algebra. With Concept. In Exploring, the child investigates a Grade 2 clear conceptual presentations, this is indeed concept. Manipulatives are used in levels K-3 Addition & subtraction (involving numbers written in such a way that the student really to provide concrete examples. In Naming, math 0-20), place value (tens, ones), addition & sub- can teach himself Algebra. Like the rest of terminology is introduced. In Applying, the traction with real objects & symbols (involving the Making Math Meaningful series, the activi- child practices the concept or skill. numbers 0-99), part-whole (solves math sen- ties require the student to frequently reflect on A suggested teaching schedule is provided, but tence, or equation, with missing part or whole), conceptual understanding. Questions begin- the teacher should move at the student’s pace. and multiplication & division (grouping, com- ning with "what happens if/when…" are used Quine recommends that children be taught mon fractions). throughout. This workbook consists of 10 math during longer periods of time, 1.5-2 hours, 010763 Set ...... 45.00 40 .50 chapters covering math sentences, negative for 2-3 days a week. This provides sufficient 010773 Workbook . . . . . 20.00 18 .00 numbers, fundamental principles, equations time for the teacher to introduce whole concepts with one or two variables, polynomials, the and the student to digest the information. If a Grade 3 quadratic formula, factoring, fractions involving grade level is completed before the school year Place value (hundreds, tens, ones), addition variables, and the Pythagorean theorem. ~ Anh ends, move to the next level. Otherwise, stop & subtraction (involving numbers 0-999), mul- 010770 ...... 45.00 40 .50 and pick up at the same point for the following tiplication & division (writing equations using ~~~~~~~

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 387 Ray’s Arithmetic (1-8) answer keys are included. ~ Janice 003885 Level K Teacher . . . 36.47 34 .50 In America’s one-room schoolhouses, Ray’s EACH WORKBOOK . . . . . 10.49 8 .50 003884 Level K Worktext . . . 16.97 16 .25 Arithmetic was used alongside the McGuffey 003872 Level A Teacher . . . 36.47 34 .50 Readers. These are exact reproductions of Series 1: Series 2: 003871 Level A Worktext . . 18.97 17 .95 the originals and their hard covers and small 017858 Workbook 1 017862 003874 Level B Teacher . . . 36.47 34 .50 size (4.5”x7.25”) cause one difficulty – they 017873 Workbook 2 017880 003873 Level B Worktext . . . 17.95 17 .00 don’t easily lay flat making copying difficult. 017893 Workbook 3 017896 003877 Level C Teacher . . . 36.47 34 .50 But the no-nonsense topic coverage provides 017927 Workbook 4 017928 003875 Level C Worktext . . 19.97 18 .95 old-fashioned competence so it’s easy to under- 003879 Level D Teacher . . . 36.47 34 .50 stand why they are recommended by The 003878 Level D Worktext . . 19.97 18 .95 Well-Trained Mind. Primary Arithmetic covers Series 3: Series 4: 003881 Level E Teacher . . . 36.47 34 .50 all four basic functions – addition, subtrac- 017863 Workbook 1 017872 003880 Level E Worktext . . . 19.97 18 .95 tion, multiplication, & division in single digits 017884 Workbook 2 017888 003883 Level F Teacher . . . 36.47 34 .50 with word and money problems. Intellectual 017903 Workbook 3 017905 003882 Level F Worktext . . . 19.97 18 .95 Arithmetic reviews those four functions with 017938 Workbook 4 017949 multiple digits adding fractions and introducing ☼MCP Math 2005 Edition (K-6) ration and percent. Practical Arithmetic contin- ~~~~~~~~ The 1994 and 2005 editions of this series are ues the four functions along with fractions, deci- very similar content-wise, each having the same mals, percents, metrics, and introduces interest, MCP Mathematics 1994 Ed . (K-6) number of pages, most of which are more or discount, insurance, taxes, ration, proportions, A solid, basal math program with a recognized less duplicates. The 2005 edition has a notice- square and cube roots, measurement, and pro- emphasis on problem solving strategies and ably larger font size and, correspondingly, many gressions. Higher Arithmetic reviews the four critical thinking skills in addition to plenty of graphics have been eliminated. The remaining functions and continues more advanced work computational practice. graphics are black and white where the previous in all the Practical Arithmetic topics including The approach is basically a sequential-mas- edition often included an accent color. There percentage applications with and without time. tery approach, rather than spiral or incremen- seem to be adjustments in the paper quality as The Teacher’s Guide, designed to encourage tal, with concepts presented, practiced, and well. At the upper levels, the quality of the teacher-student interaction, provides a scope expanded fully in each chapter, culminating in older editions is noticeably better, but differenc- and sequence as well as general information a test of that chapter’s material. There is little es are just barely discernible at the lower levels. on math instructional stages (i.e. manipula- review of previously learned skills, aside from a The new edition uses the term “regroup” instead tives, mental, abstract). There are also grade by few cumulative reviews. Many children appar- of “trade,” includes a few more instances of grade teaching sequences along with a Planning ently learn better using a sequential method, worked examples, and attaches “algebra” labels Guide that shows a typical day and suggests however, in which they concentrate more fully when those concepts are being introduced. In weekly lesson plans as well as providing an on one particular skill at a time. addition there are a few content changes, typi- assessment chart and test schedule. ~ Janice This math program has several other notable cally the substitution of estimating and problem 027088 Primary (1-2) . . . . . 9.99 8 .25 features. All grades have consumable worktexts solving topics for practice and word problems. 027086 Intellectual (3-4) . . . 9.99 8 .25 rather than copy-and-work texts. Some children ~ Janice 027087 Practical (5-6) . . . . 16.99 13 .75 are put off by or unable to do the extra writing 046028 Level A Student (1) 17.97 17 .00 027089 Primary/Intellectual/Practical involved in using a non-consumable text. This 046030 Level A Teacher (1) 33.97 32 .15 Answer Keys . . . . 12.99 10 .50 is especially true if fine motor skills are lag- 046031 Level B Student (2) 17.97 17 .00 027084 Higher Arithmetic (7-8) ging, or the child is ahead in math ability. I 046032 Level B Teacher (2) 33.97 32 .15 ...... 18.99 15 .40 like the integration of problem solving skills in 046033 Level C Student (3) 17.97 17 .00 027085 Higher Answer Key 12.99 10 .50 the program, as well as the inclusion of more 046034 Level C Teacher (3) 33.97 32 .15 027090 Test Examples . . . . 12.99 10 .50 challenging word problems and required use of 046035 Level D Student (4) 17.97 17 .00 027082 Parent-Teacher Guide10.99 8 .95 critical thinking skills to solve problems. The 046036 Level D Teacher (4) 33.97 32 .15 027083 Set w/ Teacher Guide 99.99 79 .95 presentation of concepts is excellent; plenty of 046038 Level E Student (5) 17.97 17 .00 visual modeling and examples help children to 046039 Level E Teacher (5) 33.97 32 .15 Classic Curriculum Arithmetic Workbks (1-4) work independently. In the lower grades, more 046040 Level F Student (6) 17.97 17 .00 Back in the 1800’s children completed their hands-on work helps young children develop 046041 Level F Teacher (6) 33.97 32 .15 Ray’s Arithmetic work either orally or on chalk- experience with concepts at the concrete level 046042 Level K Student (K) 17.97 17 .00 boards or personal slates. I’ll bet these kids before advancing to written work. The student 046043 Level K Teacher (K) 33.97 32 .15 would have loved to have these babies. Series gets plenty of practice for each new skill. This One workbooks teach the skills needed before is important at the elementary levels when beginning Ray’s: writing, counting, combining children must concentrate on memorization of Mastering Mathematics (1-6) sets, comparing numbers to 20. Series Two facts and computational efficiency. Chapter Letz Farmer has a sure talent for simplification requires use of Ray’s Primary Arithmetic and tests provide assessment of the skill at hand, and an unquestionable ability to instruct. This covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, so you can detect deficiencies before progress- program is really all you need for teaching math and division through 9 along with time, mea- ing to the next level. Although I know many from grades one to six. It includes manipula- surement, and money problems. Series Three parents skip Teacher’s Editions, especially in tives, drill tools, workbooks, games, and a and Four requires Ray’s Intellectual Arithmetic. the lower grades, I would strongly recommend very clear teacher’s manual. Manipulatives are Series Three continues work in learning the facts using them for this program. Even if you can do provided for learning concepts, worksheets to of the times and division tables, working word without the answer key (which pays for itself in practice them and increase competency, and problems, fractions and mixed numbers. Series time-savings for most of us), there are features in games for motivational reinforcement. Drill Four covers basic operations on integers and the Teacher’s Editions that are too good to pass tools, like fact wheels and flashcards, along fractions, equivalent fractions, least common up. My favorite is the Mental Math exercise with drill sheets in the workbook, help students multiplier, and ratio. Throughout the series at the beginning of each lesson. These daily achieve the program’s memorization goals - there is a continual emphasis on learning and questions are very well done and, I think, an the ability to recall each fact in 3 seconds or reciting the fact tables as well as working story essential part of any math program. Also help- less. It’s a common sense, self-pacing, no problems. Workbook pages are black and white ful are the Skill Review suggestions, advice on fluff, almost self-instructional program (for 2nd with simple illustrations in the earlier books. Correcting Common Errors, and Enrichment grade on) as well. If your child has finished Periodic reviews and quizzes and a test com- ideas. Probably a fair number of parents using Beginning Math at Home or another kinder- plete each book. Each series is designed to be another basal program use these as a supple- garten curriculum, or has the equivalent skills, used in a year with each book in the series being ment. They are a low cost, yet comprehensive, he is ready for Mastering Mathematics. This used in one quarter. Except for Series One, all source of reinforcement exercises. program is also particularly recommended for

388 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. students with learning disabilities - high-func- dren should complete a worksheet each day. program is flexible for the teacher because you tioning Down’s syndrome children, children In general, lessons require about 20 minutes a can be very involved, or your student can work with ADD or ADHD, as well as those with day. All of the skills normally taught in grades almost independently, depending on your situa- other types of learning challenges. Likewise, 1-6 are covered in this curriculum, including tion. At a minimum, you should plan on help- it is highly praised by parents of both gifted some from even higher levels. Each workbook ing your child with new material, participate and “average” children. I can see why. The applies the skill taught through numbers with in the games (which are more fun with another approach to sequential - children learn and six places, emphasizes zeroes and zero place player), and monitor his progress (including master each skill before progressing to the next. holders, teaches money skills and regroup- memorization). Facts and skills within books are grouped into ing, presents problems in both horizontal and The complete program includes placement manageable units identified by object-coded vertical formats, provides helpful hints, and tests, 30 learning game boards, 16 self-checking pages (using little graphic symbols, like Bee, includes application of the skill to everyday fact wheels, flash cards, manipulatives, review Cat, Dog, etc.). All corresponding materials to situations. Word problems are realistic; many games, Certificates of Achievement (in each use in these units are similarly coded. The first have Christian overtones. Skills learned in the workbook), erasable page protector, a Parent’s page in each unit includes visual representations Attacking Addition level include: a review of Manual (with teacher instructions, additional of the concepts, to prepare students before the counting skills, addition facts through 9 + 9, curriculum activity suggestions, worksheets, abstract level. The second page is a drill page reading graphs, calendars, perimeter, numerical games, answer keys, and Math Skill Inventory), that will be used everyday the student works sequencing, number lines, temperature, add- geometry and metric equivalents game cards, in the unit. Following pages include plenty of ing change, telling time to the hour and linear and the six workbooks. Workbooks are repro- practice, reinforcement, and more advanced use measure. Subduing Subtraction continues with ducible, but it may be just as cost-effective for of the facts. Asterisked pages in each unit can regrouping, subtraction (including checking of you to purchase additional workbook sets. be skipped (more motivation for the excelling subtraction problems to practice addition), time 003734 Complete Program . . . 135 .95 student) if work on previous pages is at least and linear measure, Roman numerals, graphs, 003733 Extra Workbook Set . . . 63 .95 90% accurate. Another thing that sets this pro- building number sentences, numerical sequenc- gram apart from other elementary programs is ing, thermometers, time, and making change. the philosophy that students can as easily work Mastering Multiplication covers multiplication six-place problems as one-place. Not only do facts through 9 x 9, 1- through 3-place multipli- children get extra practice this way (while doing ers, exponents, pre-algebra variables, area of the same number of problems), but they feel squares and rectangles. In Defeating Division, so important and accomplished working “big” children learn to use 1-,2-, and 3-place divi- problems. It can be very motivating. The work- sors with whole number remainders (reviews RightStart Mathematics Program (K-4) book pages are a thing of beauty to a claustro- multiplication, subtraction, and addition skills Based on research comparing the differences phobic like myself - but, more importantly, help as well), rounding, estimating, unit pricing, between Japanese first grades and first grade students to focus and concentrate on what’s comparative pricing, miles per gallon, time classrooms in the U.S., this curriculum incorpo- being taught. They are “clean” and uncluttered. and measurement conversions, and equations rates certain aspects from Asian math programs No color, no pictures, no “busyness” to distract. (reviewing all four basic operations). Perfecting such as non-counting strategies and, for us, Instructions are included on every page, and the Point teaches place value, decimals and an alternative number naming system. In this printing is large (20 pt). Each page contains no percents, reviews all four basic operations with program, the student is taught to see quantities more than 20 problems, with generous spac- decimals, and covers rounding and percentages. in groups of fives and tens. When asked to add ing to record answers or do figuring (especially Finally, Finishing Fractions presents fractions, 9 + 7, instead of counting 7 up from 9, you helpful to a child with some writing difficulties). practices all four basic operations using frac- would take 1 from 7 to make 10 and 6. This Each page is deliberately blank on the opposite tional numbers, and teaches equivalent frac- program also uses a unique number naming sys- side, also, so facing pages cause no distraction tions, converting fractions to decimals (and vice tem. Asian words for numbers greater than 10 and children aren’t tempted to look ahead to see versa), converting fractions to percents (and vice implicitly give you a feel for the base ten system. what comes next. All of these “no nonsense” versa), check writing and accounts, area of right Literally translated, eleven is "ten-one," twelve is features help a child to maintain the concentra- triangles, and introduces ratio and proportion. "ten-two," and so on. RightStart students learn tion and self-discipline needed to learn. You If your child already has some math ability, to count the "math-way" before they are taught can see how this would help a child who has or is switching from another math program, the less intuitive words for 11 to 19. trouble focusing. pretests in each book will determine his place- I can't summarize this program better than the There are six workbooks which, prefer- ment in the course. Also included is a Skills creator, so let me quote from the manual: ably, should be worked through sequentially. Inventory that will diagnose any problems or "There are eleven major characteristics. Because people aren’t always free to do what’s reveal “holes” in instruction so you know what 1 . Refer to quantities of up to 3 as a group; best or most effective (like when children are to concentrate on. This inventory includes both do not count individually. required to submit to standardized testing), Mrs. computational and non-computational skills 2 . Use fingers to show quantities up to 10; Farmer has provided alternate routings through from counting through geometry. teach 6 to 10 as 5 plus a quantity.… the books, a general scope and sequence, and The curriculum is easy for parents to use. 3 . Avoid counting procedures for finding information on what skills are tested for at each One Teacher’s Manual contains all of the sums and remainders…. grade level. This helps you to plan an alternate instructions, answer keys, tests, game instruc- 4 . Once quantities 1 to 10 are known, pro- course through the program, if necessary. tions, manipulative instructions, and reproduc- ceed to 10 as a unit. Use the "math way" The books are: Attacking Addition, Subduing ible worksheets for the Additional Teaching of counting; say for example, 1-ten 1 for Subtraction, Mastering Multiplication, Defeating Curriculum at each level. There’s even a eleven, 1-ten 2 for twelve, 2-ten for twenty, Division, Perfecting the Point (decimals, per- special section addressed to parents of special and 2-ten 5 for twenty-five. cents, and place value), and Finishing Fractions. needs children, with advice and instructions 5 . Use expanded notation (overlapping) While the name indicates the main concepts of for particular disabilities. After reading the place-value cards for recording 10s and 1s each book, other skills are included. Some of general instructions and becoming familiar with 6 . Proceed rapidly to hundreds and thou- these are integrated into the “regular” lessons, the basic components (all of which is presented sands; use place-value cards. Provide others are included in the back section of each concisely and simply), the manual is broken into opportunities for trading between ones and book to be used at your discretion during the sections corresponding to the workbooks. Clear tens, tens and hundreds, and hundreds and course (if your child hasn’t already acquired instruction is given for using each workbook thousands with manipulatives. these skills from everyday life). Since younger along with a scope and sequence and instruc- 7 . Only after the above work, give the tradi- children do three worksheets per week (M,W,F), tions for teaching the Additional Skills. Because tional English names for quantities 20 to 99 Tuesdays and Thursdays are used to cover these instructions are included on each student work- and then 11 to 19. concepts as well as for drill practice (with flash book page, you won’t have to constantly be flip- 8 . Teach tens-based strategies for addition cards or fact wheels) and games. Older chil- ping through your manual for directions. This and subtraction facts that have a sum > 10.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 389 Teach informal solutions and mental com- RightStart™ Add-On Kits MIQUON MATH LABS (1-3) putation before written algorithmic work. These expand your already existing RightStart™ Math is not just numbers! Using Cuisenaire 10 . Teach four-digit addition and subtrac- Starter Kit. For example, if you have already rods, Miquon Math Labs allows children to tion on the abacus; let the children discover purchased the Level A Starter Kit and you will model numbers and operations concretely. It the paper and pencil algorithms. be using Level B next, simply purchase the A to uses a hands-on, pattern-building, discovery 11 . Short division precedes long division, B Add-on Kit for items you will need in the next method that fosters independence and creativ- which is taught in fourth grade." level. Transition lessons are not included in the ity in problem solving. The unique format of All levels require a lesson manual and work- Add-On Kits. the program allows for flexibility - use each sheets, which are included in the starter kits. 039115 A to B Add-On Kit . 102.50 101 .00 book straight through, or teach topically. It (The worksheets are also available separately Level B lessons and worksheets, math bal- introduces children to all four basic math for multiple students.) Lesson manuals contain ance, base ten picture cards, wooden cubes. operations in grade one - plus fractions, clock detailed lesson plans with helpful diagrams and 039140 B to C Add-On Kit 149.00 146 .00 arithmetic, area, volume and factoring - build- teaching notes. Both lesson manuals and work- Level C lessons and worksheets, math card ing confidence in children and taking the “mys- sheets are spiral-bound. Add on kits allow you games book, centimeter cubes, Casio calcu- tery” out of these otherwise-delayed topics. By to move forward, buying only what you need in lator, tangrams, 2 fraction charts and draw- third grade, children understand different base addition to what you already have for the next ing set (Safe-T compass, T-square, 30º-60º systems and graph algebraic equations! These levels. ~ Anh Triangle, 45º Triangle, 11”x 13” drawing are not typical workbooks that test what a child EACH WORKSHEETS (exc noted) 18 .00 board). already has learned, but lab sheets - teaching 002238 Level A Worksheets . . . 5 .00 039141 C to D Add-On Kit 100.00 99 .00 pages. Children are shown that, while there 024831 Level B Worksheets . . . 10 .00 Level D lessons and worksheets, 4-in-1 is only one correct solution, there are different 024833 Level C Worksheets ruler, folding meter stick, thousand cubes. ways to arrive at it, and it encourages them to 024835 Level D Worksheets 039290 D to E Add-On Kit . . . 92 .00 develop their own techniques. The “standard” 024837 Level E Worksheets Level E lessons and worksheets, angle mea- approach is not always the best. For example, surer/goniometer, centimeter cubes. which is easier: 400 - 298 or 398 - 298 + 2 or 400 - 300 + 2? Techniques like these really help Starter Kits: when caught without pencil or paper! After 039343 Level A with AL Abacus Standard (K) RightStart Manipulatives (PK-4) using Miquon with four children, we can attest ...... 100.00 99 .00 039138 AL Abacus Junior . . . . 10 .00 that this program has promoted flexibility in Includes lessons, worksheets, geared Smaller horizontal abacus (measuring 6” x problem solving - using the right technique for clock, cards for math games, tally sticks, 2 5.25”) made from plastic. 10 metal rods, 10 the situation. Ours now tackle new or difficult geoboards, colored tiles, abacus tiles, place plastic beads per rod (5 yellow, 5 blue). 1, problems creatively, even fearlessly! value cards, Standard AL Abacus, geometry 10, 100, and 1000 marked on frame. I would also recommend purchase of the reflector, “Yellow is the Sun” CD. 004083 AL Abacus Standard . . . 10 .00 Annotations. A teacher’s guide for all six work- 039345 Level B with AL Abacus Standard (1) Larger horizontal abacus (measuring 9.75” books, it contains a general overview and sev- ...... 150.00 148 00. x7.5”) made from plastic. 10 metal rods, 10 eral suggestions on how to present each major Includes lessons, worksheets, math balance, plastic beads per rod (5 yellow, 5 blue). 1, concept. It also provides preliminary activities geared clock, cards for math games, tally 10, 100, and 1000 marked on frame. for a concrete understanding of the math con- sticks, 2 geoboards, wooden cubes, place 018355 Math Balance . . . . 17.25 12 .95 cepts as well as more detailed explanations for value cards, base ten picture cards, colored A concrete way to show number relation- many of the lab sheets. While answers are sup- tiles, abacus tiles, Standard AL Abacus, ships, operations, and comparisons. This plied for some of the more “tricky” sheets, most “Yellow is the Sun” CD. T-shaped number balance stands 9" tall. worksheets are shown sans answers, so take the 039366 Level C with AL Abacus Standard (2) Each arm is labeled from 1 to 10 from the time to fill in the answers as you correct work ...... 180.00 178 00. center moving outward. Pegs are located for your first “math labs” student - then you’ll Includes lessons, worksheets, transition les- at each numbered position for hanging have a completed key to use with the next! sons and worksheets, math card games weights. Twenty 10g plastic weights are EACH STUDENT BOOK . . . 6.95 5 50. book, cards for math games, Casio calcula- included. ~ Anh Grade 1 Grade 2 tor, place value cards, abacus tiles, draw- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 001184 Orange 001186 Blue ing set (Safe-T compass, T-square, 30º-60º 004652 Thousand Cubes . . . . 10 .00 001185 Red 001187 Green Triangle, 45º Triangle, 11”x 13” drawing Paper - 25 per pack board), 2 fraction charts, colored tiles, Grade 3 geared clock, tangrams, centimeter cubes, 001188 Yellow 001189 Purple Standard AL Abacus. Math Card Games (PK-4) 001191 Annotations . . . . 16.95 13 .50 039437 Level D with AL Abacus Junior (3) Both supplements to RightStart Math, the MIQSET Set ...... 58.65 43 .50 ...... 175.00 173 00. spiral-bound book (with an instructional DVD) One of each student book plus Annotations Includes lessons, worksheets, transition les- describes 300 card games your child can play sons and worksheets, math card games book, using the 6 special card decks (sold separately). Notes to Teachers cards for math games, folding meter stick, Games are divided into 8 main categories: Presents the philosophy behind the Miquon 4-in-1 ruler, drawing set (Safe-T compass, numeration, addition, clocks, multiplication, math method. Interesting reading. Also T-square, 30º-60º Triangle, 45º Triangle, money, subtraction, division, and fractions. includes helpful appendices on pre-math activi- 11”x 13” drawing board), Casio calculator, Please note that book and cards are separate ties with the rods and instructions for making fraction charts, thousand cubes, abacus items, but meant to be used together. other homemade manipulatives. tiles, colored cubes, Junior AL Abacus. 025802 Book only ...... 25 .00 001190 ...... 6.95 5 50. 039439 Level E with AL Abacus Junior (4) 025800 Cards only ...... 25 .00 ...... 165.00 163 00. 041356 Kit ...... 50 .00 First Grade Diary Includes lessons, worksheets, transi- Kit includes Math Card Games book, 6 spe- Lore Rasmussen chronicles the information, tion lessons and worksheets, math card cial card decks, laminated fraction charts, experiences, and results of using Miquon Math games book, cards for math games, draw- and AL Abacus Junior. in her first-grade class. If you’re not convinced ing set (Safe-T compass, T-square, 30º-60º that this program will make a difference in the Triangle, 45º Triangle, 11”x 13” drawing Yellow as the Sun CD (K-1) math reasoning ability of your children, read board), 4-in-1 ruler, centimeter cubes, angle This CD includes the songs used in the this. The discoveries, insights and responses measurer/goniometer, abacus tiles, colored RightStart program Level A and Level B. displayed illustrate the power of this method to tiles, Casio calculator, fraction charts, fold- 039978 ...... 2 .50 bring out the best in budding mathematicians. ing meter stick, Junior AL Abacus. ~~~~~~~ 001192 ...... 6.95 5 50.

390 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. MCRUFFY MATH PROGRAM lowing topics: shapes, size comparisons (larger/ MKT1UP K to 1 Manipulative Upgrade smaller), number recognition, counting from 1 ...... 8.17 6 30. McRuffy Math (K-3) to 100, skip counting by 1, 5, 10, and 25 (using CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Just like a child's mind, this manipulative- pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters), telling Dice (set of 4), pentominoes (1 set), spinner based curriculum grows more complex with time to the hour and half hour, single-digit addi- (0 to 9), and transparent chips (250). each passing grade. At the kindergarten level, tion and subtraction, patterns, and place value MKCT1U K Color to 1 Manipulative math lessons are short and sweet. These bite- (ones, tens). Upgrade ...... 14.16 10 .85 sized lessons will not overwhelm your child 032708 Curriculum . . . . . 54.95 35 .95 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. with too much information presented too quick- 036235 Workbook Only . . . 15.95 10 .50 Base ten rods (20), geoboard (5 x 5 pin), ly. Lessons involve simple hands-on activities, MKBMMK Manipulative Kit . . 20.59 15 .50 pentominoes (1 set), spinner (0 to 9), and such as making pattern block designs or model- Base ten rods (20), centimeter cubes (20 transparent counters (250). ing addition using base ten materials, which - 2 of 10 colors), clock face, geoboard (5 will help young learners to make concrete x 5 pin), pattern blocks (100), teddy bear First Grade Math connections. A greater emphasis is placed on counters (48). Includes 175 lessons covering counting and auditory math exercises in the first grade. These CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. writing numbers to 500, 3-digit addition/sub- exercises simultaneously help develop listening traction, 2-digit addition with regrouping, telling skills as well as mental math skills. By the sec- time to 5 minutes, counting money, estimation, ond grade, students should be ready to tackle an place value to 100s, charts and graphs, prob- increased amount of workbook practice which ability, measurement, multiplication by two, is provided for each lesson. The third grade and more. Auditory exercises like skip counting curriculum returns to a normal amount of prac- backwards or saying two numbers and having tice, but also implements two new programs, the student subtract them are often incorporated Memory Skills Building and Basic Facts Mastery. into lesson plans and can be utilized during free The curriculum for each grade comes as a moments. A list of different exercises is provided boxed set which includes a teacher's manual and in the teacher's manual. The teacher's manual a consumable workbook. The teacher's manual also includes unit tests and significantly more generally includes a scope and sequence, daily timed tests than the kindergarten programs. lesson plans, copy masters, and tests. For the Kindergarten Color Math 032707 Curriculum . . . . . 59.95 39 .25 second and third grades, workbook answers are Not just the "color" version of Kindergarten 036233 Workbook Only . . . 17.95 11 .75 also provided. Instruction spirals so skills are Basic Math, this curriculum uses a slightly differ- M1GMMK Manipulative Kit 28.76 21 .25 reviewed and expanded upon when a topic is ent scope and sequence as well as revised mate- Base ten rods (20), centimeter cubes (20 - 2 revisited. Lesson plans are highly organized and rials. The curriculum set includes a teacher's of 10 colors), clock face, dice (set of 4), simple to use. Each lesson plan provides: 1) manual, a workbook, and a resource packet. geoboard (5 x 5 pin), pattern blocks (100), lesson objectives, 2) a list of required materials The teacher's manual contains 160 lesson plans pentominoes (1 set), spinner (0 to 9), teddy (including any workbook pages to be complet- with substantially enhanced teaching instruc- bear counters (48) and transparent counters ed), and 3) teaching instructions that become tions for each lesson. It is also easier to iden- (250). CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. more detailed and scripted with each grade. All tify workbook pages and materials needed for M1T2UP Grade 1 to 2 Manipulative workbooks are printed in black and white with lessons due to newly added illustrations. The Upgrade ...... 24.49 15 .50 the exception of the Kindergarten Color Math workbook still has a neat, uncluttered appear- Base ten flats (10), Frax Pax Tiles, and tan- Workbook. As they are not reproducible, extra ance, but there are more exercises per work- grams (2 sets). workbooks for additional students are available book page. There are also more lessons with CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. separately. Some of the curriculum sets also corresponding workbook practice. Bright colors include either a card set or a resource pack and fun illustrations definitely make this work- Second Grade Math which contains other required materials such as book more appealing than the original. The In this grade, daily auditory exercises and math number cards and charts. resource packet includes several sets of precut journal entries are added to each lesson. A big- Manipulative kits are not included with any cards, laminated game boards, number lines, ger emphasis is placed on practice. There are curriculum set and should be purchased sepa- charts, and posters. Games, which practice two workbook pages for every lesson, which rately. For your convenience, we have several following directions as well as counting skills, explains why the student workbook comes in "upgrade" kits available that will let you add have also been incorporated. This program two volumes. However, the importance of on to your current manipulative kit for the next also makes better use of geoboard activities. developing math reasoning skills in addition to grade. Or, you can opt to get the Super Set Reproducing designs on a geoboard is not only computational skills is also emphasized through which includes all manipulatives for grades K fun, but it also helps develop visual discrimina- the inclusion of story problems. The teacher's through 3. Please note that common house- tion skills. Covering much the same content manual contains 160 lessons and answers to the hold materials such as paper, pencil, crayons, as Kindergarten Basic Math, this version also exercises. This curriculum covers, but is not scissors, or coins, are not provided in any includes measurement using non-standard units, limited to, 4-digit addition and subtraction with manipulative kit but may be required for certain fractions (halves), and slightly more advanced regrouping, Roman numerals, multiplication lessons. ~ Anh subtraction (12 - 7 vs. 9 - 2) although both facts to 10, division facts to 4, place value to ten kindergarten programs teach addition up to 18. thousands, beginning fractions (to eighths), geo- Kindergarten Basic Math 036225 Curriculum . . . . . 94.95 62 .25 metric reasoning, odd/even numbers, and linear The original kindergarten curriculum, this set 036226 Workbook Only . . . 39.95 26 .25 measurement. The curriculum set includes the includes a teacher's manual, a workbook, and MKCMMK Manipulative Kit . . 15.60 11 .60 teacher's manual and both workbooks. the kindergarten math card set. The teacher's Centimeter cubes (20 - 2 of 10 colors), clock 032709 Curriculum . . . . . 64.95 42 .50 manual includes copy masters of timed tests face, dice (set of 4), pattern blocks (100), 036238 Workbook 1 Only . . 19.95 13 .25 and grid paper, but more importantly, plans tangrams (1 set), teddy bear counters (48). 036239 Workbook 2 Only . . 19.95 13 .25 for 175 daily lessons. Teaching instructions *Please note that a geoboard and base ten M23GMK Manipulative Kit . . 39.72 26 .50 at this level are very concise and range from a blocks are NOT included in this kit because Base ten flats (10), base ten rods (20), couple of sentences to maybe a paragraph. The a laminated geoboard grid and paper base centimeter cubes (20 - 2 of 10 colors), student workbook has a nice, uncluttered page ten blocks are provided in the resource clock face, dice (set of 4), Frax Pax Tiles, layout but very few practice problems per page. packet as alternatives. If you want the geoboard (5 x 5 pin), pentominoes (1 set), Materials such as number cards and dot cards actual manipulative items instead, please tangrams (2 sets), and transparent counters that are used in lessons throughout the year are see the Upgrade from K Color to First Grade (250). Please note that this is the same included in the kindergarten math card set. This Manipulative set below (MKCT1U). manipulative kit used for Grade 3. curriculum covers, but is not limited to, the fol- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 391 Third Grade Math lesson usually consists of both sides of a page. Classical Math (2-3) This is actually the first curriculum I looked at Time spent on games and drills should at least It’s the chants! A classical approach to math when we decided to carry McRuffy Math, and match the time spent on the workbook each utilizes chants – all sorts of chants: count bys it is still my favorite. Built into the curriculum day. Brief instructions are given to the teacher (skip counting), fact families, place value, frac- is a Memory Skills Building program which uses at the top of each workbook page. More tions, addition, subtraction, days of the week, short term memory cards and visual memory complete lesson plans and instructions are pro- symmetry, and arrays, just to name a few. These picture cards. With the visual memory picture vided in the Teacher's Manual. Topics covered chants provide oral practice and review and cards, the student studies the card and tries to include identifying and printing 1-10, counting along with no-nonsense worksheets, rigorous copy the shapes and symbols from memory. from 0-100, place value-ones and tens, addi- grading and an emphasis on the student learning A short term memory card consists of a list tion and subtraction through the family of 10, the logical order for performing each operation of numbers with which you can perform one counting by 1's, 2's, 5's, 10's, time-hour and as well as developing a Christian worldview of of four different drills: hear-write, see-write, half hour, and ordinal numbers. Measuring in mathematics distinguish this program from other hear-repeat, and see-repeat. This curriculum inches, simple fractions (halves and thirds), and lower elementary math programs. Written by a also includes a Basic Facts Mastery program for addition and subtraction story problems are also classroom teacher with twenty years of experi- multiplication fact up to 10. It is a combination briefly covered. Continual review is integrated ence, all material has been tested in the class- of hands-on activities using counters, written into subsequent workbook pages. room with the result that students learn to pay timed tests, auditory tests, and flashcard drills. The 129-page drill book contains extra practice attention to detail, to read directions carefully, Fun, geometric puzzles involving a geoboard, for your student, as they seek to master the skills and to be consistent in answering questions. tangrams, or pentominoes are also includ- they have learned. Some drills test for accuracy The projected scope and sequence for this series ed throughout the year. The curriculum set and contain twenty-five problems while other is K-3 and it’s designed to be an alternative path includes a teacher's manual, workbook, and the drills test both accuracy and speed and con- into Saxon middle school math. Unfortunately third grade math card set. The teacher's manual tain fifty problems. The top of each drill page the publisher is unsure when the K-1 levels will also includes workbook answers. This curricu- contains the workbook page number that your be available and recommends using Saxon K-1; lum covers 4-digit addition and subtraction with student should have completed before they can then CM 2 & 3; then back into Saxon Math 54. regrouping, writing and reading Roman numer- take the drill. The drills can be taken any time The spiral-bound Teacher’s Manual provides als in the thousands, multiplication facts to 12, after that workbook page has been completed; a wide variety of information including grad- division facts to 10, money (adding, subtract- they don’t necessarily have to be done immedi- ing specifics, a table of contents for concepts ing), place value to millions, fractions (adding, ately following. The book is reproducible, so taught, a quiz schedule, detailed lesson plans, subtracting, multiplying), perimeter and area, you can copy each drill several times to give a chant index, and a scope and sequence. logic, geometric reasoning, and more in 160 to your student, and each page is perforated for The Teacher’s Manual is also part resource lessons. easy removal. book containing reproducible worksheets (with 032710 Curriculum . . . . . 64.95 42 .50 The 1-10 number line is an important aspect answer keys) that provide additional practice 036241 Workbook Only . . . 24.95 16 .50 of every lesson. It is printed at the top of nearly on new concepts for each lesson. The lesson M23GMK Manipulative Kit . . 39.72 26 .50 every workbook page. In the first few lessons, plans provide a comfortable amount of prompts Base ten flats (10), base ten rods (20), students use the number line to learn number – particularly for the introduction of new con- centimeter cubes (20 - 2 of 10 colors), recognition. Later on, the concept of "adding cepts – but are not scripted. Also provided in clock face, dice (set of 4), Frax Pax Tiles, one" is equated with counting the "number that these plans are the specifics for the timed fact geoboard (5 x 5 pin), pentominoes (1 set), comes after." For instance, 2 comes after 1 is practices as well as the oral practice and review tangrams (2 sets), and transparent counters the same as adding one to 1. Eventually, addi- (chants). There are tests every fifth lesson. (250). Please note that this is the same tion and subtraction are modeled by moving up Math 2 contains 100 lessons and Math 3 has manipulative kit used in Grade 2. and down the number line. 1+2 = 3 is verbal- 115 lessons. Many of these lessons, however, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ized as going to 1 and adding 2 more. Working have multiple parts and each course provides a on games and drills outside the workbook may school year’s worth of academically challenging Manipulative Super Set (K-3) be especially important if the student becomes material. This complete set for Grades K through 3 accustomed to referencing the number line and The Student Text is actually a loose leaf collec- includes base ten flats (10), base ten rods (20), using it as a "crutch" when solving problems. tion of double-sided worksheets and tests. Work centimeter cubes (20 - 2 of 10 colors), clock Compared to Horizons K, Liberty Mathematics for each day is varied and includes “routine” face, dice (set of 4), Frax Pax Tiles, geoboard makes more efficient use of space, generally exercises that are completed every day – writing (5 x 5 pin), pattern blocks (100), pentominoes fitting more practice problems on a page than out today’s date, writing down “count bys” (by (1 set), spinner (0 to 9), tangrams (2 sets), teddy Horizons. Horizons, however, has more work- 5, by 7, etc.) – along with exercises to reinforce bear counters (48), and transparent counters book pages than Liberty. Liberty presents a new material and review problems. These black (250). CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. solid math foundation, although Horizons cov- and white worksheets are all business – no MMMSST ...... 53.25 36 .50 ers more advanced material. Horizons K Book cutesy pictures or wasted space. While these do ~~~~~~~ Two ends with problems like 72+5 or 69-5, not look cramped, writing space seems small to whereas Liberty ends with problems like 4+5 or me for grade level and a child whose fine motor Liberty Mathematics (K-1) 10-6. Horizons covers time and measurement control is limited might have difficulty writing The purpose of Liberty Mathematics is to help in short sections scattered over many lessons, his answers in the space provided. Small print parents communicate "a small part of God's while Liberty treats time and measurement as at the bottom of each worksheet identifies the knowledge and wisdom to children." Since main topics concentrated in fewer lessons. Last lesson’s new material. formal lessons are new to the student at this but not least, the black and green tones used in The Math Facts Student is another collection age, it is important to move slowly and care- Liberty are more subdued than the vibrant colors of double-sided loose leaf pages. Each sheet fully. Understanding should be emphasized used in Horizons. ~ Anh contains two sets of 25 related facts (except for rather than quickly finishing workbook pages. 010968 Level K Workbook . . 10.99 8 .75 the review tests which are mixed facts) such as Considerable importance is placed on math 010969 Level K Tchr's Manual 5.99 4 .75 +5 facts or -3 or -4 facts. Each fact test is to be games and drills outside of the workbook les- 026059 Level A (1) . . . . . 13.99 11 .25 completed in one minute and there is a place son. Suggested drills and games for each unit 042136 Level A Drill Book . . . 9.99 7 .95 to record the completion time. Typically two are listed in the Teacher's Manual. Standard but sometimes three tests are assigned each drills involve counting on hundred charts or lesson. The Answer Keys for both the Student working with flashcards. Typical games include Text and the Math Facts are spiral bound and making up oral story problems or using counting full-text with answers printed in red. The manipulatives to illustrate math facts. Complete Homeschool Package includes the The student workbook contains 233 pages Student Text and Answer Key, the Math Facts printed in shades of black and green. One Student and Answer Key, and the Teacher’s

392 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Manual/Resource Book. Fred). Why, math is everywhere in the world of problem twice in Beginning Algebra as serious Math 2 covers counting by 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 25, Fred – and no matter how things are going, he as it needs to be. I both made up some of my 100, place value to thousands, addition/subtrac- can always see the math in it. own problems and supplemented with problems tion w/ regrouping, mixed fractions, counting Then, there’s the psychology of Fred. You from Saxon Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 (some of coins, measuring to quarter inches, telling time want to help the little guy. I mean, he’s smart, the material is actually more advanced than to 5 minutes, reading graphs, and dividing poly- but so innocent, kind, helpful, endearing – in that series). I have since run across several gons. Math 3 continues the count bys adding small, helpless, underweight (why, when he other supplemental products that I could have 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12; place value to hundred thou- was erroneously inducted into the army, they used as well. sands; addition, subtraction, multiplication w/ had to use a little cup instead of a helmet for his Life of Fred is a series of 10 courses. Two of regrouping; long division; equivalent, reducing, uniform!). Clearly the underdog in many situa- these are Pre-Algebra: Fractions and Decimals and comparing fractions; set up, solve, & check tions, Fred has ended up in the hospital in both & Percents. The author recommends waiting to equations; adding and subtracting mixed num- books I’ve read – even though one injury was start these until your child is old enough to work bers; and many topics in time, money, graphs, accidental. But I digress. You do get wrapped on his/her own. Each of these courses should & geometry. ~ Janice up in the Life of Fred. And because you’re take less than a quarter of a year to complete. rooting for him and concerned about him, you The new LOF Pre-Algebra 1 with Biology is Classical Math 2 kind of get taken up in the math that pervades formatted like the other Pre-Algebra books, with 042656 Student Text ...... 18 .00 his thoughts. No matter how tough the Life of BRIDGES rather than CITIES. It would probably 042657 Text Answer Key . . . . 32 .00 Fred gets, he always has time to explain the finer fit in a teaching sequence between the other 042653 Math Facts Student . . . 18 .00 points of math to those needy souls around him. two Pre-Algebra books and Beginning Algebra. 042655 Math Facts Answer Key 32 .00 Don’t get me wrong, Fred has plenty of fun, too. You can get a good idea of what is taught in the 042658 Teacher Manual, Resource Book, He always makes the best of things and has course and the proportion of biology to algebra Answer Key ...... 36 .00 some great student/friends at Kittens who also by checking out the table of contents on our 042654 Complete Homeschool seem to need math in their everyday lives…. website. Literally a “dream come true”, Fred Package ...... 115 00. These are, indeed, the most unconventional is every bit as entertaining while teaching biol- full-program math texts I’ve ever seen. Maybe ogy as he is when teaching math! While this Classical Math 3 that’s why students who dislike traditional pro- course will not replace high school biology, it 019229 Student Workbook . . . 18 .00 grams are so drawn to LOF. The books just will replace much of the biology instruction in a 019230 Workbook Answer Key 32 .00 seem more accessible and – well, friendly. general science course. Algebra and Advanced 019189 Math Facts Student . . . 18 .00 Maybe it’s just the author’s personality or par- Algebra should each take a little more than half 019228 Math Facts Answer Key 32 .00 ticular gift, but students who are turned off by a year. While Geometry takes place during 019233 Teacher Manual, Resource Book, traditional math seem to find refreshment and one day in the Life of Fred (a Thursday after his Answer Key ...... 36 .00 even inspiration in LOF. Although you may sixth birthday), it is definitely a full year course. 019144 Complete Homeschool Package have read some debate on whether the series Trigonometry can be completed in half of a year ...... 115 .00 is too lightweight for a basal program, my two and Calculus (although covering two full years cents is that it is not. The math is all here – of calculus) will take one year. According to COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS - SECONDARY and then some. What is missing is repetition, Mr. Schmidt, after this progression “you will be These programs offer all needed teaching redundancy, and a multitude of problems to ready to declare as a math major at a university and student books and (sometimes optional) work. These books are like my favorite col- at the upper division level and take third-year materials for teaching grade-level math for Pre- lege math text. When I first saw it, I thought it (junior-level) mathematics courses”. For even Algebra and above. was too slim for a whole-semester course. Ha! more Life of Fred, there is also a Statistics Every word in that book was loaded. The text course which “has much more material than is Life of Fred (5-12) was so cunningly and concisely written that normally covered in a beginning university sta- Even before we had a description of this math you actually had to study every word because tistics course”. It’s been years since my required program on our website or in our catalog, nothing was repeated. While LOF isn’t quite course as a business major at a university – I we had many, many inquiries about it (and a that concise (it does have a complete storyline may just take this one myself. Partly to test the goodly number of sales). Is it the name? Is it along with the math), Dr. Schmidt doesn’t waste author’s assertion and partly because life is full the concept of a small, pointy-nosed 5-year old words or your time. Every problem is almost of decisions and, as the author says, “Success teaching Calculus at Kittens University? Is it the like a brainteaser – just a little out of your reach in life is 90% making the right decisions in outrageous storyline? Or are people desperate unless you truly grasp the concepts. It gives the first place” (the other 10% is carrying them for another approach to math? Although I was you a chance to figure things out for yourself. out). Also new is Linear Algebra (as serious as the one who reviewed and decided to carry There’s a whole lot of brain-stretching going on. it needs to be). Scanning through the book, this program, I was initially skeptical about its Therefore, gifted math students are also drawn it looks a lot like an upper-level course called scope. After all, much of the text was given to these courses as they allow them to be chal- Finite Math that I took in college. It covers: over to following the Life of Fred, with all the lenged. Another good candidate for LOF is the solving systems of equations with one solution strange humor and unlikely scenarios that go remedial student who has already been through (includes Gauss-Jordan elimination, Gaussian along with it. In fact, that’s part of the attraction the course using another text. If it just didn’t elimination), many solutions, and no solution for a student who really doesn’t enjoy math (yes, click, I would try this one. Finally, a motivated (includes data fitting); matrices; vector spaces; I have one of those). So, could the course possi- or independent student would also appreciate inner product spaces (including Fourier series bly have the content that a more traditional text using the course. It’s purposely addressed to and Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization process); (like Saxon) has? Moreover, what type of person the student and intended to be self-teaching. In linear transformations; and systems of equations would actually use this course, as entertaining fact, the author prefers that students use these into the future (including eigenvalues, stochastic and whimsical as it is (if you can think whimsy with very little help from you so they can learn matrices, Markov chains, Fibonacci numbers) It and Calculus in one thought). Well, after using to study and understand on their own. Even is described by Dr. Schmidt as a math course Life of Fred for Beginning Algebra and reading the solutions are addressed to the student. In required by most colleges for math majors and through most of the Fractions book, I think I can fact, there’s a lot of actual instruction in the should be taught after Calculus As far as pro- answer some of these questions. solutions, which students should read after gression, Dr. Schmidt has placed it at the very First, Fred IS the unlikely mathematician in all trying to solve problems on their own. In end of his other courses, after Statistics. Like of us. Despite his youth and other cards stacked short, just about EVERY student could use this other upper-level courses, this one has “Your against him (you’ll have to read the books to program. The only shortfall I have seen in the Turn to Play” sections separating textual chunks. understand this), Fred is amazingly successful as program is for students who really need a lot of Each chapter ends with six CITIES. There is a a math professor. Why? It’s because he finds constant repetition and reinforcement. In some separate answer key for answers not included in math so intriguing, entertaining, and downright sections there are just not enough problems, the text. Two future publications include Pre- USEFUL in everyday life (his life, the Life of even using the Home Companion. I had this Algebra 2 with Economics (due out at the end

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 393 of 2010) and Pre-Algebra 3 with Physics (pro- has an A.R.T. section (All Reorganized Together) ing movies, doctors, math books and a whole jected publication in mid-2011). These would containing definitions, formulae, theorems pos- myriad of things, and he has never failed at be inserted between the new Pre-Algebra 1 with tulates – all the stuff you’d like summarized in amusing me. Math was my most hated subject. Biology and the Beginning Algebra course. one handy place together for easy reference. And while I can’t say that I now had a complete Organization and format of the books is The Life of Fred actually begins in the Calculus turnaround and wake up every morning saying similar; of course, they all have a captivating as serious as it needs to be book (in which Fred “YAY! I get to do math today! Wheeeeee!” I can storyline centering on Fred Gauss, a very young is born), the first written (in 2001). Unlike the say that Life of Fred has taken all the dullness university math professor. The author, Stanley other volumes, it has all the Your Turn to Play out, keeps me captivated, and injected a lot of F. Schmidt, Ph.D., is a witty guy, a good sto- questions and answers in the back and a Further fun. I’d call it an art piece, if a math book can ryteller, and he also loves math. Unlike many Ado section containing even more rigorous be an art piece. An amazing, amazing series, programs, the text is not written at a 6th grade material for you to include at your discretion. even more so considering we’re talking about a level. If anything, the text is imbued with a little So far, I’m giving a thumbs up to this unique math course.” “extra” knowledge in different areas – especially (and slightly eccentric) math program. It has Well, there you have it – from teacher and vocabulary. Dr. Schmidt also appears to be made math more palatable (and interesting) for student. Who says math can’t be entertaining? a Christian man. Although his books aren’t my daughter. It has some unusual and novel 042828 Fractions ...... 19 .00 preachy and in places tend toward gritty real- approaches to problem solving (like a simple, 042827 Decimals & Percents . . 19 .00 ism, you will find a strong plug for goodness foolproof method for factoring trinomials where 046445 ☼Pre-Algebra 1 w/ Biology 29 .00 here, along with a main character who says his the squared term has a coefficient > 1 instead 042824 Beginning Algebra . . . 29 .00 prayers every night. Fractions and Decimals and of the guess and check approach employed in 042819 Beginning Algebra Home Percents are structured a little differently than other books). It incorporates critical thinking Companion ...... 14 .00 the upper-level books. Chapters in these are and a discovery approach to math by its very 042823 Advanced Algebra . . . 29 .00 short (as are the books), ending with a Your Turn nature. It integrates the value of learning in 042818 Advanced Algebra Home to Play problem set, followed by complete solu- other curricular areas. It teaches math in the Companion ...... 14 .00 tions with explanation. Generally, after every context of real life – okay, real life uses for math 042829 Geometry ...... 39 .00 five chapters, there’s a BRIDGE taking you from in a kind of surreal life. And, who wouldn’t like 042830 Geometry Answer Key 6 00. the culmination of the preceding chapters to the a math book that begins, “Hi! This is going to 042833 Trigonometry . . . . . 29 .00 new material. Actually, there are five BRIDGES be fun,” then follows through on that promise? 042820 Trig . Home Companion 14 .00 – your student has five tries to make it across the Visit www.stanleyschmidt.com for other Raves 042825 Calculus ...... 39 .00 BRIDGE. These contain a ten-question review from Readers or to find out more about the 042826 Calculus Answer Key . . 6 00. of everything learned to that point. Mr. Schmidt content of the books – or even to contact the 042831 Statistics ...... 39 .00 recommends that students get at least nine out author directly. (You can even read some of Mr. 042832 Statistics Answer Key . . 6 00. of ten right to move on. Answers to these are in Schmidt’s 8:30 prayers). I’m not sure how Dr. 018091 ☼Linear Algebra . . . . 49 .00 the back of the book. The final BRIDGE has 15 Schmidt can include his home phone number 018094 ☼Linear Algebra Answer Key 6 00. questions (20 in Decimals) and, again, five tries on his website and encourage people to email 042822 Set of all 10 Math Texts 320 .00 to pass. This gives a student ample opportunity and phone him with questions, but I have read 042821 Set of all 10 Math Texts, 3 Home to go back, study the material, and try again several testimonies to his responsiveness. For a Companions & 4 Answer Keys without feeling like they’ve failed. It is built- full scope and sequence, visit our website and ...... 386 .00 in remediation, rather than just failing and still take a peek at the table of contents for each going on (isn’t this also the way we train our level. children? If they don’t get it right, they need to As a teacher, I have obviously enjoyed this correct and do it again). Starting in Beginning course. But my daughter, Janine, has never had Algebra, chapters are longer. For courses with the innate appreciation for math that I do. Let’s the Home Companion available (Beginning ask her what she thought (or thinks – we still Art of Problem Solving Introduction (6-10) Algebra, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry), have 14 lessons to go!). Here are her comments This is an outstanding math program for the this book breaks the chapters into bite-sized on Life of Fred Beginning Algebra as serious as math-gifted student. It is rigorous and oriented lessons. Natural breaks occur when the stu- it needs to be: to the independent problem-solver. The texts are dent encounters a Your Turn to Play (series of “I love Life of Fred because, well, Fred! But based on the premise that students learn math problems with completely-worked solutions fol- also because this is the most creative math best by solving problems – lots of problems – lowing), but the Companions also provide sets course I’ve ever seen. When I first looked at the and preferably difficult problems that they don’t of problems for each lesson in between. There math course, the thing that made me excited already know how to solve. Most sections, are 108 lessons as laid out in the Fred’s Home (besides the story) was not seeing millions of therefore, begin by presenting problems and let- Companion Beginning Algebra study guide, but problems. Just a few, thought-provoking and ting students intuit solutions BEFORE explaining many of these are short; most students would even funny ones. In the lesson book, you’ll ways to solve them. Even if they find ways to combine some of them. By comparison, Saxon only have one small page, then you can be answer the problems, they should read the rest has 120 lessons, but this does not include test- done. The Cities don’t even have that many of the section to see if their answer is correct ing whereas LOF’s lesson count does. At the problems. But they are all worth your time and and if theirs is the best or most efficient way to end of each chapter there are six CITIES (which un-repetitive, and most inspire a challenge or solve that type of problem. Textual instruction, all have names so you can assign a student are a little puzzle. Mom didn’t think it would then, is given in the context of these problems, to do Palmetto and Radcliffe for homework). be a full-fledged math course. But the more explaining how to best approach and solve Actually, I’m not sure why they have names – we’ve worked through it, I’ve seen that it’s them. Throughout the text there are also spe- but, as with BRIDGEs, these determine whether quite a bit harder and requires more thinking. cial, blue-shaded boxes highlighting key con- to move forward. They have some review No wonder it’s been put on some “gifted” lists. cepts, important things to retain (like formulas), material from previous chapters, but are largely Moving along…..the writing is HILARIOUS! It’s warnings for potential problem-solving pitfalls, chapter recaps. They take roughly 20-30 min- almost like Stanley Schmidt and I have the same side notes, and bogus solutions (these demon- utes to complete and, again, give your student sense of humor sometimes. I’ve read Fractions strate misapplications). There are exercises at a chance to test, review, and test again (or you and most of Begininng Algebra and enjoyed the end of most sections to see if the student can might work the first two cities together, assign both immensely. It’s a ridiculous, bizarre little apply what’s been learned. Review problems the next two, and use the final two as tests). The series, which makes me love it all the more! at the end of each chapter test understanding first two CITIES have all answers provided; the My brother likes it so much he showed it to his for that chapter. If a student has trouble with next two have only odd answers shown; the last college friends….and of course they all laughed. these, he should go back and re-read the chap- two have none. All answers not in the text are The characters are amazing, and the illustrations ter. Each chapter ends with a set of Challenge in the Home Companion or Answer Key. The (especially of Fred) are priceless. Stanley even Problems that go beyond the learned material. back of each upper-level book (except Calculus) has a little fun subtly (and not so subtly) teas- Successful completion of these sets demon-

394 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. strates a high degree of mastery. A unique Algebra: A Fresh Approach (8-10) review at the end of each. You will not revisit feature in this series is the hints section at the If you are looking for a different approach to mastered concepts unless they are needed to back of the book. These are intended to give a Algebra with: solve more complex problems later. If you little help to selected problems, usually the very • Logically organized introduction of allow your child to “use” the text, they can difficult ones (marked with stars). In this way, concepts write in it; she has left ample space to do so. students can get a little push in the right direc- • Simple, clear explanations Otherwise, you could photocopy the problem tion, but still have to figure out the solution for • Student-directed instruction set pages and put them in a notebook. There themselves. The solution manuals do contain • Non-intimidating text are also note pages at the end of each chapter complete solutions and explanations to all the • Work space in the text (or to photo- so the student can keep summary thoughts or exercises, review problems and challenge prob- copy and work) points to remember together. Answers to odd- lems. It is best for students not to access these • Thorough coverage of algebraic con- numbered problems are in the back of the text. until they have made several attempts to solve cepts without “extras” thrown in Answers to all even problems (showing all solu- the problems first. I particularly like one of the • A discovery approach to learning tion steps) are contained in the solution guides. motivating boxes in the text that coaches, “If at Then these texts may be just what you’re look- There is no separate teacher book or manual first you don’t know how to solve a problem, ing for. The author has made clear choices to needed; the text contains all needed instruction. don’t just stare at it. Experiment!”. That pretty keep the course simple, understandable, self- There are also no separate test books and keys. much sums up the philosophy of the course, directed, and easy to succeed at. Even the font The Mixed Review problems at the end of each encouraging children to take chances, become sends a “you can do it” message. It’s large, chapter are to be used for testing the under- aggressive problem solvers, and attack problems bold, crisp and clear with plenty of white space standing of all material in that chapter. The with confidence. I wonder how far some chil- on each page. There are no side notes or rab- author has left her email address in the preface dren would go if they were encouraged this way bit trails here; everything is direct, on task, and and welcomes all comments and/or suggestions. instead of being spoon fed? pertinent to mastering Algebra. The result of The perfect component to round out this pro- Though this course is used in classroom set- this is a less overwhelming feel to the text. This gram is a complete set of tests. There is one test tings, the texts are student-directed, making approach would work well both for the student provided per chapter, and the tests vary from 2 them perfect for the independent learner or who is an independent learner and the student to 4 pages in length. Tests in this packet cor- homeschooler. There are four strands to the who doesn’t particularly enjoy math (the “let’s respond directly to chapter content, and begin- series: Introduction to Algebra, Introduction just get it done” type). Some children don’t ning with chapter six they include a section of to Counting & Probability, Introduction to really care for the (exciting to me!) explanations review problems on each test. Tests are printed Geometry, and Introduction to Number Theory. and nuances of mathematics. They just need on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper with plenty of space for Taken together, these constitute a complete cur- to learn it to get to college or go on to what students to show their work. The tests are not riculum for outstanding math students in grades they’re really interested in. They need it like a 3-hole punched, so the first thing I would do is 6-10 and one that prepares them for competi- tool to use; not like a painting to be studied and punch them and put them in a binder. tions such as MATHCOUNTS and the American enjoyed. These are the children that will appre- This course is, indeed, a “fresh” approach. Mathematics Competitions. The material is ciate what Christy Walters (author) has done in There is no “one size fits all” math curriculum, challenging and in-depth; this is not a course this curricula. Her no-nonsense, straightforward so if your child is having trouble with other for the mathematically faint of heart. There explanations and examples will help both types traditional approaches, you might want to try is also now an Intermediate Algebra book of student focus on understanding how Algebra this one on. Unlike some other programs out (Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus equivalent) and an works and overcoming any reservations they there, this one is comprehensive in coverage, Intermediate Counting and Probability book. If may have about their ability to conquer the not “dumbed down”. While the methods are your child loves math, is genuinely math-gifted, subject. fresh, the course is serious in scope and is or is interested in participating in math competi- I appreciate that she has also incorporated self- college preparatory. If you compare course tions, you definitely need to give this one seri- discovery here; when a student makes their own content to Saxon, you will notice that it does ous consideration. connections, they understand and retain them. not include topics that are normally taught in For example, she doesn’t introduce the differ- Geometry (or other branches of math - like box Introduction to Counting & Probability ence between two squares factoring method and whisker plots which are normally taught in 004624 Text ...... 38 .00 as a different way of factoring. She purposely Statistics). We have not yet seen the Geometry 004623 Solution Manual . . . . 10 .00 made the decision to allow students to discover course, which should be available sometime 004622 Set ...... 42 .00 this unique relationship for themselves. 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See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 395 SCOTT FORESMAN MATH figure on a plain sheet of graph paper. To me, Color Theorem applies to making geographic this project sounds fun and seems like a worth- maps. Although an adequate number of exam- while extension. On the other hand, a project ples are provided per lesson, more examples University of Chicago School Mathematics on logic and proofs requiring an interview with would have been useful. Especially if the stu- Project (7-12) a lawyer may be difficult to complete. Also, dent’s only resource for learning geometry is this This is an integrated math curriculum cre- projects that require surveying an entire class text, and he or she relies on the problem-solving ated by the University of Chicago School might pose some difficulties. Many projects techniques used in examples as a basis for start- Mathematics Project with the goal of improving require independent research so you may need ing homework problems. A ruler, protractor, school mathematics. The texts were written the use of the library or Internet. ~ Anh compass, graph paper, and scientific calculator by a group of accredited math and education are required. professionals. The word “integrated” is used to Algebra (8) Compared to Jacobs, this geometry text is more describe this series because each text incorpo- The second year in this 6-year curriculum. colorful and visually stimulating. Both texts rates material from several other content areas. This course is designed to introduce the student include predictable problem sets with standard For example, sample problems and exercises in to algebra and to prepare the student for geome- geometry exercises, but Scott Foresman also Algebra also touch on geometry, probability, try. Topics are presented in the following order: provides exercises that are relevant to the real and statistics. Although curriculum content variables, algebraic multiplication (products and world. Problems are specifically written to seems tailored for the college-bound, I think powers with negative numbers, the counting appeal to and stimulate the interest of the stu- any student would benefit from using this series. principle, factorials), addition (solving ax + b dent. However, if you’re looking for a text that This curriculum uses the SPUR (Skills, = c, the distributive property, linear expres- models numerous proofs and discusses logical Properties, Uses, Representations) Approach to sions), subtraction (algebraic definition, triangle arguments with greater depth, seriously con- assess mathematical understanding. The SPUR inequality), linear sentences, division (rates, sider Jacobs. And last but not least, please note Approach emphasizes “skill in carrying out probability, similar figures), slopes and lines, that we do carry a teacher’s guide for Jacobs various algorithms; developing and using math- exponents and powers, quadratic equations Geometry but not for Scott Foresman. ematics properties and relationships; applying and square roots, polynomials, linear systems, 010800 Student Text ...... 85 .95 mathematics in realistic situations; and repre- factoring, and functions. Although this text is 010806 Solution Manual . . . . 51 .95 senting or picturing mathematical concepts.” carefully sequenced, I thought it was unusual ~~~~~~~ Textbook exercises have a “real-world orienta- to introduce the concept of functions in the last tion” because knowing when and how to apply chapter instead of earlier, with linear equations math is just as important as knowing how to or quadratics. JACOBS MATH do the calculations. A scientific calculator is Please note that an automatic grapher is NOT required for some of the texts in this series. required for this course even though the student Elementary Algebra (Jacobs) (9-10) All texts are similarly organized. A typical will occasionally be asked to use one to graph Although we have not personally used this text, lesson begins with an explanation of new mate- an equation. An automatic grapher can be we have used Jacobs Geometry (below) and it is rial followed by a few illustrative examples and computer software with graphing capabilities excellent. We have had many, many requests numerous practice problems. I found these or a graphing calculator. Graphing calcula- to add this product, also. This course is the lessons to be more visually appealing and tors are somewhat expensive are not required equivalent of an Algebra I course. It covers the interesting to read than corresponding lessons until the Advanced Algebra course. A ruler, basic algebraic concepts from a review of opera- in Saxon. On the other hand, these explana- protractor, graph paper, and scientific calcula- tions and functions through quadratic equations tions were typically less detailed than those tor are required. The calculator should be able and number sequences. Main chapter head- found in Saxon. Practice problems at the end to handle powering (xy), square roots, negative ings are: Fundamental Operations, Functions of each lesson consist of four types of questions. numbers, pi (p), reciprocals, and factorials (x!). and Graphs, Integers, Rational Numbers, Covering the Reading questions test if the stu- 010799 Student Text ...... 83 .95 Equations in One Variable, Equations in Two dent understood what was just read. Applying 010805 Solution Manual . . . . 49 .95 Variable, Simultaneous Equations, Exponents, the Mathematics questions, the most numerous Polynomials, Factoring, Fractions, Square Roots, type, test if the student can use the new con- Geometry (9) Quadratic Equations, Real Numbers, Fractional cept or skill. Review questions test previously The third year in this 6-year curriculum. Equations, Inequalities and Number Sentences. introduced concepts, and one or two thought- This well-rounded introduction to Euclidean, or I really appreciate the approach Jacobs uses. provoking Exploration questions usually top off regular, geometry begins by clearly explaining It helps make concepts understandable, appli- the lesson. Answers to odd-numbered problems why precise definitions and language are neces- cable, and practicable. Algebra is not some are provided in the back of each text. sary. Like most geometry courses, this text uses "mysterious" thing that you must learn to deal Suggested projects, a chapter summary, a self- an axiomatic approach. In other words, new with; it has a purpose, it can be very useful, test, and a lengthy chapter review are located theorems are based exclusively on previous it can be interesting, and it is something that at the end of each chapter. A short refresher theorems, definitions, and a few basic assump- can be mastered. Always beginning with the section, which reviews skills that should be tions called postulates. Important theorems, concepts, Jacobs makes sure we understand mastered before moving onto the next chapter, postulates, and formulas are summarized in the "why" before tackling the "how." For the is occasionally included at the end of a chapter. appendices for easy reference. "algebra-phobic," Jacobs has attempted to make Most chapters also include one or two in-class The following topics are covered in 14 chap- the introduction to each lesson a "grabber," activities. These activities allow the student to ters: points and lines, the language and logic of a hook to get students involved. Lessons are investigate a concept, such as the Pythagorean geometry (if-then statements, converses), angles bite-sized and incremental. Exercises are even Theorem or parallelogram properties, before and lines, reflection and congruence, congru- grouped in four sets to break up the overwhelm- the concept is formally introduced in the text. ence proofs, polygons and symmetry, triangle ing appearance of problem after problem after Answers to all self-test problems and odd- congruence, perimeter and area, 3-D figures, problem that can make your child feel defeated numbered chapter review, and refresher prob- surface area and volume, indirect and coor- and discouraged before beginning. The first set lems appear at the end of each text. Complete dinate proofs, similarity, similar triangles and reviews ideas from previous lessons, to provide solutions to all problems are available in the trigonometry, and circles. continual review and practice. Sets II and III Solution Manual. Numerous diagrams and graphics in the text practice concepts taught in the lesson. Answers Unlike many math texts, project ideas at the provide helpful visualizations. In learning to all of Set II questions are contained in the end of each chapter often involve writing. For geometry, a good picture really can be worth back of the text, so students have one set they example, one Algebra project asks the student a thousand words. Practical applications of can "check" and one they cannot. Set IV can to design a figure on a coordinate plane and to geometry are also discussed whenever possible. be optional or "extra credit." This set offers a write instructions on how to graph that figure For example, the text explains how properties of puzzling challenge-type problem or problems using equations and inequalities. Someone else regular polygons can be used to create round- that go beyond the lesson. The Teacher's tests the instructions by trying to reproduce the robin tournament schedules and how the Four- Guide contains lesson plans and (most impor-

396 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. tantly) answers to the problems. The Test Geometer’s Sketch Pad (9-AD) reviews, all problems in the chapter reviews, Masters includes four different test versions of While able to be used with any geometry and select problems for appendices exercises, each chapter test, a midyear examination and program, it is designed specifically for use with but not for chapter tests or the final exam. a final examination for the course. Answers to Discovering Geometry and Jacob’s Geometry. Each chapter begins with a statement of these are included as well. The author has also It’s very easy to make just about anything in the chapter’s content and is broken into les- provided supplementary word problems and Sketchpad: you can simply highlight points and sons. Lessons include instruction, objectives, additional exercises in the Test Masters book, make circles about them, draw line, bisect line examples, and practice exercises. Throughout along with answers, that you can incorporate and angles, and measure them with only a click the lessons the student will find blue boxes into the coursework as desired. Please note that of the button. You can type on your sketch, that contain definitions of important vocabulary answers given in the text, Teacher’s Guide, and name points, lines, and angles, plot graphs and terms. Problems titled “Do These Quickly” Test Masters are merely the final answer to the and prove proofs. One of the coolest things provide opportunity for review of previous con- problem and not step-by-step solutions. (my brother got a kick out of this) is that you cepts, and discovery exercises expose students 010028 Text ...... 78.95 75 .00 can even do limited animation! Very simple to new concepts before they are presented as a 010026 Teacher's Guide . . . . 30 .95 to use, and an excellent aid for any geometry lesson. Calculators and/or a computer are rec- 010027 Test Masters . . . . . 30 .95 student, I highly recommend getting into it. ommended for use at appropriate times. System requirements: Pentium-based system or The Solutions Manual offers answers to all Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding the equivalent, Windows 95 or NT 4.0, or Mac problems found in the text (with the exception (Jacobs) (9-12) OS 8.6 (PowerPC-based system) 16 MB RAM, of the simplest problems or for problems that When Stephanie and Melissa finished Saxon CD-ROM drive. ~ Mark have more than one possible way to solve them Algebra 1 and started into Saxon Algebra 2 it 034839 ...... 29 .95 as in linear equations with 3 variables), along didn't go well. Wisely, Linda decided to hold with step-by-step solutions for most problems. off on Algebra 2 and use Geometry by Harold The Test Booklet is reproducible for classroom Jacobs instead. After completing this course, or family use and includes 49 tests. Longer they again started Saxon Algebra 2, follwed by chapters are divided and tests are provided Saxon Advanced Math, and did quite well. In for each section. A test is supplied at the end fact, Stephanie scored a 30 on her ACT test in of each chapter; tests 13, 23, 36, and 48 are math, the highest math score that any of our cumulative tests; and test 49 is a 3-hour final four oldest children attained on the test. Why exam. Answers to the tests are found at the back the turnaround? Was it just an extra year of of the test booklet. maturity, or was it the way that Harold Jacobs This thorough course does an excellent job presented the material that helped math to "gel" of preparing students for calculus and college in their minds? ☼Foerster Algebra 2 and Trigonometry (10-12) level math. If you were to compare this course This is the latest edition of Jacobs Geometry. It’s here – the recommended sequel to the to Saxon Advanced Math, the only thing not First, let me note that Jacobs has tried to pre- Jacobs math series. Paul Foerster taught math included in this course is the interwoven geom- serve all the features that have made his text beginning in 1961 and puts his teaching exper- etry included in the Saxon course. ~ Donna so popular with educators in the past. Like tise to work in this text which is designed as a 027247 Student Text ...... 57 .50 the previous edition, this text stresses logic and course in intermediate and advanced algebra 001580 Solutions Manual . . . . 65 .50 deductive reasoning but does not take a "discov- and trigonometry. After completing algebra 1 045126 Tests ...... 77 .50 ery" approach. This is an excellent geometry and geometry, this book is the next step before 045125 Teacher ...... 99 .95 course with clear explanations of geometric calculus. The presentation emphasizes the role concepts, which now includes even more prac- of algebra and trigonometry as the foundation Mathematics: A Human Endeavor (9+) tice with proofs (informal and paragraph). The for calculus and should take a student 1 ½ to 2 Although this book by Harold Jacobs incor- second chapter (six lessons) is appropriately years for completion. porates a friendly writing style, cartoons and devoted to logic in preparation for construct- The text is divided into 15 chapters, begin- comic strips, and puzzles and games, this is not ing proofs. Topics build incrementally and ning with a brief review. Chapters 1-8 cover an "I hate mathematics" book. The goal of the each practice set assumes knowledge gained in topics that are considered intermediate algebra, author is for us to really understand math and previous lessons in order to construct proofs. 9-12 are advanced algebra, and 13-15 cover its relationship to the world around us. Jacobs An appendix containing all presented theorems trigonometry. Chapters include functions & addresses such topics as inductive and deduc- and postulates is most helpful. Also appreci- relations, linear functions, systems of linear tive reasoning, number sequences, functions, ated are the periodic algebra reviews, which equations & inequalities, quadratic functions & graphs, scientific notation, logarithms, geom- keep students from forgetting these skills as they complex numbers, exponential & logarithmic etry, curves, combinations and permutations, devote the year to geometry studies. After a functions, rational algebraic functions, irrational probability, and statistics. Text is very clear and thorough study of Euclidean geometry, a single algebraic functions, quadratic relations & sys- readable, with lots of review questions included chapter of four lessons presents non-Euclidean tems, higher-degree functions & complex num- right in the text to make sure you understand geometries. So, what's new? Illustrations and bers, sequences & series, probability/data analy- concepts as you read. (You'll even be slinging diagrams are now in full color. This text also sis/functions of a random variable, trigonometric around math terms like rhombicuboctahedron.) contains more practice exercises, more diverse & circular functions, properties of trigonometric Exercises and experiments are also prominent. examples (ancient and modern examples from & circular functions, and triangle problems. So at what point in math instruction would around the world), and more work on informal The appendices offer additional topics that you use this book? A couple of options come and paragraph proofs. SAT math problems have are sometimes part of Advanced Algebra but to mind. You might consider this a math refer- also been included in exercise sets. There is, don’t fit into the flow of the text. The topics are ence book, and read pertinent sections when however, less instruction on constructions. The operations with matrices, mathematical induc- you come to the same topic in your basic math teacher's guide contains lesson plans, black line tion, and exploration of functions. Explanations, course. Perhaps this could be part of your test masters, and answers to all exercises. New exercises, and activities are provided for each preparation for a standardized test. Or you in the teacher's guide are 25 projects for the topic and you can choose to present them as could use it late in high school as a summary Geometers Sketchpad, powerful computer soft- part of your program. Helpful reference tables, course; since sections are short and explana- ware that provides dynamic visual aids. The a glossary, and a skills handbook provide addi- tions are clear, this might be a good wrap-up test bank contains all new problems, and like tional helps. There are chapter reviews, cumu- course to tie it all together. before, it contains two tests for each chapter, a lative reviews, chapter tests, and a final exam 004008 Text ...... 83.95 79 .95 mid-term, a final, and solutions. found in the text. Note that these are different 004041 Workbook . . . . . 28.95 27 .60 023428 Text ...... 95.95 91 .50 from those found in the test booklet. An answer 010688 Text/Workbook Set 105.95 99 .95 023426 Teacher Guide . . . . . 37 .95 key is found at the back of the book for odd- 004044 Instructor Manual . . . 64 .95 023427 Tests ...... 37.95 36 .25 numbered problems in exercises and cumulative 004068 Test Book ...... 37 .95

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 397 and animation on the DVDs visually bring home provided so that you can review and retest if the concepts presented in a way that won’t necessary. Tests (again “A” and “B” forms) are soon be forgotten. It would be difficult for any provided for each Unit as well. The instructor’s child to fail using this system. It is systematic, guide contains solutions to all quizzes and tests. incremental, and reinforced with course notes, The sampler DVD (available for purchase below exercises, quizzes and tests. The emphasis is or free at www.videotext.com/samplerform.htm) on conceptual learning so students will be able contains lessons in both Algebra and Geometry, to apply their knowledge regardless of problem along with a presentation about VideoText presentation. Although it is meant to be used methodology, endorsements from users, and along with an instructor, if I had to choose a all of the corresponding print material (in PDF math curriculum to be used by an independent format), so you can “try before you buy”. It also learner, this would be it, hands-down. contains a scope and sequence for each course The cornerstone of the program is the video detailing contents of each of the modules. The instruction. These presentations are very pro- Algebra course is a complete course containing ☼Ask Dr . Callahan DVD Sets (9-12) fessionally done. Instruction is clear and audio pre-Algebra instruction and the equivalent of Jacobs’ math courses – Elementary Algebra and is excellent. Every presenter speaks distinctly both Algebra 1 and 2; two years of instruction. Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding – are and at a moderate pace. One of the instructors In fact, Dr. Clark recommends students take a known for their clear explanations and strong, and the author of the program is Tom Clark, a CLEP or college entrance exam upon complet- college-prep math. However, they’ve lacked math teacher with 30+ years of experience in ing the Algebra course to place out of a college the depth of teacher support (complete solu- the classroom and as a district math supervi- algebra refresher course. The Geometry course tions manuals and teaching videos) available for sor. His expertise at reaching and teaching includes a significant amount of Trigonometry other courses, making them less user-friendly children really comes through in the presenta- instruction and may serve as both Geometry and for homeschoolers. The Ask Dr. Callahan series tions. Animated graphics complement the Pre-Calculus courses. ends that! Each set of DVDs provides approxi- audio, showing step-by-step explanation. It The complete courses consist of 6 modules, mately 12 hours of lesson lectures that parallel would be very difficult to duplicate this quality A thru F. Each Module consists of one or more the respective texts. Concepts are illustrated on a board with a live presenter, especially in Units of instruction, containing various numbers and problems (similar to those in the text) are the case of 3-D graphics like conic sections and of lessons (about three months worth of course worked on a white or black board behind the x, y, z axes. Relationships are arranged, rear- work per module). Modules are contained in lecturer. There is an occasional use of illustra- ranged and moved to a coordinate plane with separate boxes which contain video lessons on tive videos which provides a break from the ease, bringing home the thought process and DVD, course notes, student WorkTexts, Solution teaching environment. Solutions for assignment solution steps in a way that would be difficult to Manuals, Progress Tests and Instructor’s Guides. problems are not worked on the DVDs. The achieve without this technology. Additional student materials are also available general feel of these DVDs is unscripted and For students who aren’t math-oriented, the below for each module or in complete packs. casual rather than slickly professional. Dr. bite-sized increments of instruction make the 041303 Sampler DVD . . . . . 3 22. Dale Callahan is the instructor for the Geometry learning process easy to digest. In school EACH SINGLE MODULE . . . . 99 .95 DVDs. The Algebra course is taught by Cassidy site trial tests, students in classrooms using EACH WORKTEXT ...... 19 .95 Callahan, who is also the author behind the the VideoText program easily outscored stu- EACH PROGRESS TEST . . . . . 19 .95 Elementary Algebra Solutions Manual – a new dents using conventional textbook and instruc- publication from Jacobs - which shows solu- tor methods. Another plus is the ability for Algebra tions for all problems. In addition to the sup- students to play back previous instruction for 041281 Module A 041284 Module D port offered to confused students by the DVDs review. This eliminates the potential for mis- 041282 Module B 041285 Module E themselves, there is more. Both courses are takes made due to misunderstandings or faulty 041283 Module C 041286 Module F supported online via email answers (askdrcal- memory. It also saves you, the math teacher, ALGABC Modules A-C . . . 299.85 279 .00 lahan.com) and the website also has a support from repeating instruction over and over if a ALGB&C Modules B-C . . . 199.90 179 .05 page that answers common questions and is child is having a difficult time assimilating it. ALGDEF Modules D-F . . . 299.85 279 .00 constantly expanding. One interesting aspect Even if you are very math oriented, if you have ALG5MD Modules B-F . . . 499.75 429 .05 of the Geometry DVDs is the parallel that is a student who is not, your teaching may not be ALGALL All 6 Modules A-F . 599.70 529 .00 drawn with logic arguments which occasionally reaching your child at a level basic enough for ALG6WT Worktexts A-F . . . 119.70 99 .95 include examples of biblical apologetics. Some them to comprehend. These courses are great ALG6PT Progress Tests A-F . 119.70 99 .95 basic equipment is required to complete the at thoroughly laying a foundation then building Worktext Progress Test geometry constructions in that course. We’ll be carefully upon it. 041304 Module A 041318 adding a set soon that includes this equipment: In this system, students first watch the video 041305 Module B 041319 a compass, 6” ruler, 180 degree protractor, 45 (without taking notes – those are provided). 041306 Module C 041320 degree triangle, 60 degree triangle, automatic While the instructions suggest repeatedly paus- 041307 Module D 041321 pencil, eraser and spare leads. ing the video to discuss and answer posed ques- 041308 Module E 041322 Both DVD sets come with a printed Teacher’s tions, I did not find this applicable to many of 041309 Module F 041323 Guide that includes a course syllabus, tests the lessons I watched. You will probably want (more about these in a minute), a test grading to watch the first several presentations along Geometry guide and grade sheets. The Geometry tests are with your student to determine whether this will 041287 Module A 041290 Module D selected problems from the text with answers in be a necessary step in your lessons. Videos 041288 Module B 041291 Module E the Jacobs Teacher’s Manual. The Algebra tests are 5-10 minutes in length. After watching the 041289 Module C 041292 Module F come with a complete solution guide for the test video, students review the course notes that GEOABC Modules A-C . . . 299.85 279 .00 problems. ~ Janice summarize and recap the concepts and termi- GEOB&C Modules B-C . . . 199.90 179 .05 046237 Algebra DVD Set . . 117.00 105 .00 nology presented. They then work the exercises GEODEF Modules D-F . . . 299.85 279 .00 009966 Algebra Solutions Manual in the student worktext. 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See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 399 Key to Decimals (4-12) Spectrum Math (1-8) Math-It (2-6) EACH WORKBOOK ...... 3.75 2 .95 More than a practice book, each grade level Math-It actually consists of several differ- EACH ANSWERS & NOTES . . . 4.95 3 .95 features comprehensive coverage of the basic ent learning drill “games”- called “Addit,” 002678 Book 1: Concepts skills. Books are two-toned, have a no-non- “Dubblit,” and “Timzit” accompanied by audio 004598 Book 2: Add, Sub, Multiplication sense appearance, and emphasize skill develop- CD instructions, the Math-It Guide Book and a 004599 Book 3: Division ment and practice, “without complex terminol- very helpful guide entitled "How Stevie Learned 004600 Book 4: Using Decimals ogy or abstract symbolism.” This uncluttered His Math." 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400 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. The series is meant to be self-directed. Students Spectrum Enrichment Math (3-6) they complete the daily exercises (usually about take charge of their own learning on every level. Intended for skill reinforcement and to encour- ten) and word problem. Each book contains a They complete pages, check their work, record age further thinking in students, here is another "How to Use This Book" section, which makes their scores, and determine whether to move on series from the name you trust, Spectrum. This it easy to use, and all solutions to exercises are or review. The pace almost guarantees success. series is easy to use and instructions are easy included. Book 1 chapters include whole num- Children should work a “few” pages a day; to follow. There are 12 or 13 chapters in each bers; fractions; decimals; ratios, proportions and assignments should take about 20 minutes to book, all of which follow the same format. percents; geometry; number theory and algebra; complete. Pages are marked with the skill level Each chapter begins with a pretest; you work integers; charts and graphs; probability and required at top and the points each question is through the lessons, and then take the post statistics; word problems and final review, all in valued at (a very young child will need some test – number of lessons varies from chapter to 160 pages. Book 2 is divided into sections that help totaling points). Very short instruction (or chapter. There is a Midway test after the first 6 cover more advanced aspects of whole num- an example) is given on a few pages. For exam- chapters and a final test at the end of the book bers, fractions, decimals, percents, geometry, ple, there is a short explanation when children which reviews all book content. The books are integers, charts and graphs, word problems, and begin to subtract a 2-digit number from a 3-digit visually appealing with just the right amount of review. An answer key is included in Books 1 number where borrowing is needed. However, color and plenty of white space for computa- and 2, they are consumable and are approxi- the child is given every opportunity to intuit this tions, and an answer key at the back. There is mately 144 pages in length. beforehand. By the time he reaches this page, plenty of word problem practice which seems to Topical book lessons have 4 key parts. They he has already been subtracting double-digit be where some students struggle. Spectrum does begin with a review exercise covering previ- numbers for many pages. Some of these would a nice job of providing affordable supplemental ously learned concepts. Helpful hints introduce require borrowing, but, since they are able to practice for your math student. - Donna the new material, then two sample problems are subtract, say, 7 from 12, the Kumon method EACH BOOK ...... 9.95 7 .25 to be worked by the adult and the student, then wants the child to see a pattern when increas- 014689 Grade 3 014747 Grade 5 students do problems on their own for prac- ing to 7 from 22, 7 from 32, etc. This does 014746 Grade 4 014748 Grade 6 tice. The last item of each lesson is one word remind me of the approach used in Miquon as problem for students to solve. There are usually well. Besides these very infrequent helps there about 10 practice problems except in the prob- are just some small prompts for children to lem solving book which may have fewer. Each look for patterns in their answers, and words of book ends with a Final Review and a Final Test encouragement. Pages are pleasing to the eye; over the content of that specific book. they are colored, clean, and problems are well- The instructional DVDs which accompany spaced. The Kumon method has been used these books feature the author, Richard Fisher, successfully with children around the world for “America’s Math Teacher,” and can be pur- over 50 years. It does seem like it would help chased separately or with the books. They a child to take charge of his own learning and include thorough explanations and demonstra- help himself to understanding rather than being Practical Arithmetics Series (3-8) tions on a white board of the concept or con- spoon-fed each bite. EACH BOOK ...... 13.95 12 .75 cepts for each lesson. There is over 6 hours of For Kumon math earlier than Grade 1, see the 022834 Book 1 instruction on each of the DVDs, and they are Kumon section in Early Learning. And new for 022835 Book 2 intended to accompany the Mastering Essential 2010 - check out the Geometry & Measurement 022836 Book 3 Math Skills books. The format of the DVDs and Word Problems available for all levels! remind me a bit of the Saxon DIVE CDS, but EACH WORKBOOK ...... 6.95 5 .50 these are written on white board using a black 027926 Grade 1 Addition Middle / Upper Grades marker and Mr. Fisher uses red at times to 027996 Grade 1 Subtraction make it easier to follow his explanations. His 047539 Grade 1 Geometry & Measurement Mastering Essential Math Skills Books & DVDs instruction consists of the information found in 047545 Grade 1 Word Problems (4-12) the “Helpful Hints” sections of the book with 027930 Grade 2 Addition This math system, designed by math teacher elaboration. These DVDs are instruction only 028011 Grade 2 Subtraction Richard Fisher over a 20-year period, will bring and you will need the corresponding book for 047540 Grade 2 Geometry & Measurement to light any "holes" or deficiencies in math skills. each student. - Linda / Donna 047546 Grade 2 Word Problems Each lesson is presented on a single page and is 040619 Book 1 only (4-5) . . 19.95 16 .95 027925 Grade 3 Addition & Subtraction designed to be doable in 20 minutes. There are 045526 Book 1 on DVD . . . 29.95 25 .25 027987 Grade 3 Multiplication two "groups" of books in the series: one roughly 045527 Book 1 w/ DVD . . . 39.95 33 .75 027961 Grade 3 Division leveled series of two books that incorporates 040620 Book 2 only (6-12) 19.95 16 .95 047541 Grade 3 Geometry & Measurement multiple topics, and a topical series designed for 045528 Book 2 on DVD . . . 29.95 25 .25 047547 Grade 3 Word Problems grades 4-12. These books aren’t colorful, but 045529 Book 2 w/ DVD . . . 39.95 33 .75 027995 Grade 4 Multiplication they have an unintimidating look that may make 027962 Grade 4 Division math practice more inviting. There are also EACH TOPICAL BOOK . . . . 14.95 12 .75 047542 Grade 4 Geometry & Measurement instructional DVDs available now for several of 026679 Fractions 047548 Grade 4 Word Problems the books that provide tutor-like instruction to 026684 Geometry 027956 Grade 4 Decimals & Fractions accompany the lessons in the books. 026685 Pre-Algebra 027960 Grade 5 Decimals & Fractions Book 1 and Book 2 offer five parts to each 045531 Pre-Algebra on DVD 29.95 21 .25 047543 Grade 5 Geometry & Measurement single-page lesson: speed drills, review exer- 045530 Pre-Algebra Book w/ DVD 047549 Grade 5 Word Problems cises, teacher tips, new material, and a word ...... 39.95 33 .50 027973 Grade 6 Fractions problem, all of which fits into the 20-minute 026695 Problem Solving 047544 Grade 6 Geometry & Measurement time frame. Students first complete the review 026635 Decimals & Percents 047550 Grade 6 Word Problems exercises. These are generally only four prob- 026737 Whole Numbers & Integers lems per day that provide reinforcement of ~~~~~~~~~ previously-learned math skills. Speed drills come next. These are always fact wheels with Math Doesn’t Suck-How to Survive Middle the center blank. You supply the "wild" addend School Math (4-AD) or factor, based on your child's particular need 047697 ...... 15.00 10 .75 for practice with certain fact families. New material is introduced next, along with "help- Kiss My Math - Showing Pre-Algebra Who’s ful hints" and examples. You should work the Boss (6-AD) two sample problems with your child. Then, 047696 ...... 15.00 10 .75

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 401 Math The Easy Way E-Z Geometry (9-12) complex numbers and the quadratic formula; This one lacks the normal storyline approach special functions and equations; polynomial Arithmetic the Easy Way (5-12) used in this series, but it still presents geometry and rational functions; exponential and loga- A comprehensive review of arithmetic. This in a clear and logical way. Introduction of con- rithmic functions; trigonometry; trigonometric book probably contains everything you ever cepts is fairly standard, including the building of functions; trigonometric identities and equa- wanted to know about addition, subtraction, theorems, postulates and proofs. Ample illustra- tions; solving triangles; polar coordinates and multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, tions and examples, including many drawings parametric equations; conic sections and their percent, and measurement. Starting with a and diagrams, are included to help facilitate equations; and sequences, series, and counting. history of numbers and counting, this book learning. Solutions to exercises are provided. Answers and selected solutions provided. ~ Anh assumes nothing. It's also pretty easy to read 005024 ...... 16.99 13 .75 031727 ...... 16.99 13 .75 for a math book. Although you're probably familiar with most of this material, detailed Algebra, Trigonometry, & Calculus the Easy Calculus the Easy Way (11-12) information and instruction is included for all Way Scope and sequence: slope of the tangent line, topics. Worked examples are clearly explained. A storyline approach introduces and teaches calculating derivatives, drawing curves with If you're in a hurry and need a quick review, math concepts at the higher levels. This puts derivatives, derivatives of complicated func- use the diagnostic pretest to pinpoint areas that the skills in meaningful topics as concepts are tions, derivatives of trigonometric functions, need improvement. Includes 150 practice sets, "discovered" as a means to solve real problems optimum values and related rates, the integral, a posttest, and an answer key. 450 pgs. ~ Anh (albeit in the imaginary land of Carmorra). finding areas with integrals, natural logarithms, 021550 ...... 14.99 12 .25 Learning algebra, trigonometry or calculus exponential functions and integration by parts, becomes an adventure as students learn right integration by trigonometric substitution, inte- along with the characters. Every chapter is like gration by partial fractions, finding volumes a chapter of a math novel, followed by a series with integrals, arc lengths, surface areas, cen- of exercises that ensure you are really paying ter of mass, differential equations, and partial attention. Answers and glossary included. derivatives. 005023 ...... 16.99 13 .75 Algebra the Easy Way (9-12) Scope and sequence: rules of behavior for ~~~~~~~ numbers, equations, negative numbers and integers, fractions and rational numbers, expo- Math Power Basics (6-12) nents, roots and real numbers, algebraic expres- A basic skills curriculum dedicated to total E-Z Math (9-AD) sions, functions, graphs, systems of two equa- concept mastery. Lessons are self-instructional This book has some overlapping content with tions, quadratic equations, circles, ellipses, and fairly lengthy, roughly 10 student pages Arithmetic the Easy Way. There's a short review parabolas, polynomials, series, permutations, per lesson. Instruction is clear (written at a of the four basic operations in chapter one, but combinations, the binomial formula, proofs fourth grade reading level), doesn't assume then it jumps right into fractions, decimals, per- by induction, exponential functions and loga- prior knowledge, and explanations tend to be cents, beginning algebra, factoring, equations, rithms, simultaneous equations and matrices, more procedural than conceptual. Because of geometry, tables and graphs, word problems, and imaginary numbers. this, courses can be used by students who are and probability and statistics. Explanations of 005020 ...... 16.99 13 .75 ahead of their grade level in math. Student concepts and terminology are clear and to the pages include instruction, drill, practice prob- point. Algebraic processes, such as graphing a Trigonometry the Easy Way (11-12) lems, and word problems. 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402 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Consumer Math No looking up or checking answers here! They Discovering Geometry: An Inductive Approach Covers making change, comparison shopping, are right with the question! Instead of teach- 2nd Ed . (9-11) budgeting, loans, interest, and credit as well as ing a concept, then supplying a set of practice Heavily investigative in its approach, banking, taxes, and insurance. problems, each question is different in some Discovering Geometry is very much a hands- 040029 Student ...... 24.99 19 .25 way and has its own explanation or solution. on program, using a discovery rather than 040031 Workbook w/ Ans Key This doesn’t mean there isn’t practice for each a force-feed approach to learning geometry...... 14.99 11 .45 concept; just that there is not repetitive prac- The text does cover formal proofs, though 040030 Teacher Guide . . . . 5.99 4 .60 tice. Though a thousand problems may seem this is delayed and has less emphasis than in 040032 Test Pack w/ Ans Key . . like a lot, for comparative purposes, the Saxon the Jacobs text. The Jacobs text begins with ...... 19.99 15 .50 Algebra book has about four times that – more a chapter on logic and deductive reasoning. 041174 Single Pack (set of 4) 59.99 45 .95 if you include tests. Written by the author of Discovering Geometry begins with exploration, ~~~~~~~~ some of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to…. math saving deductive reasoning until later in the tomes, these will drive concepts home without book (Chapter 14). All in all, the two programs Exploring Mathematics (7) burning students out. are very dissimilar. Discovering Geometry More colorful than Saxon Math, more practical EACH BOOK (exc noted) . . . 18.95 13 .50 wants students to make geometry for them- than Miquon Math, able to leap large math con- 044787 Algebra selves. The text provides numerous examples cepts in a single lesson -- it’s a math program... 044788 Calculus ...... 19.95 14 .25 and illustrations, but compels the student to it’s a logic course... it’s Scott Foresman Math. 044789 Geometry analyze these and draw his own conclusions. Yes, we finally heard the pleas, the cries for 044790 Statistics ...... 19.95 14 .25 This is an inductive method (reasoning from help, the continual requests for an alternative, particulars to the general, from examples to a basal math program. And this is a really good, Patty Paper Geometry (6-10) universal statement) rather than a deductive solid, impressive one. With its emphasis on the Did you know that one of the ideal manipu- method (more like applying known principles to application of math to everyday living, its criti- latives for geometric investigations is patty a situation or drawing a conclusion from a set of cal thinking approach to problem-solving and its paper? It is semi-transparent, holds a crease, premises). Most geometry courses take the latter extremely well-presented lessons, we feel very and can be writen on with pencil (plus you approach. They arm the student with theorems confident that you will be more than pleased can use them to separate hamburgers). The and postulates, then give them problems to with it, too. author's chance encounter with patty papers in solve with them. Deductive reasoning is very 009538 Text ...... 73 .50 a paper-folding activity led to his use of them much a part of Discovering Geometry, how- 009537 Answer Key . . . . . 6.95 5 .50 in the classroom, where he discovered they ever, as students use this type of reasoning as were the perfect solution for geometric con- they apply the principles they have discovered ☼Humongous Books of Math Problems (6-AD) structions and explorations. He relates, "When to solve the exercises in the text. By the time If you’re after size, these books will not dis- patty paper activities started appearing in my formal proofs are introduced, they come very appoint. They are, indeed, humongous. So, workshops for teachers, I devoted a brief five easily and build very naturally, since students besides doorstops, what are they good for? Why minutes to them. Within months the number have already trained their minds to think this would anyone want a book with 1,000 prob- of patty paper activities grew until five minutes way and are quite familiar with (they own) the lems in it, anyway? Here’s the short answer: became ten, then fifteen, then thirty minutes. principles they depend on. The heavily illustrat- • Saxon isn’t your native language I now do three-hour patty paper geometry ed text is very colorful and inviting, especially • You need more hand-holding than your workshops! Caution: Patty paper geometry nice for a visual learner! Many investigations Saxon book provides when working prob- is addictive." This well-written book uses a use patty papers (see next pg). These are an lems discovery approach along with patty papers to almost perfect medium for writing on, folding, • You feel that working more problems investigate all of the basic geometric principles. and conducting geometric exploration because would help you improve These investigations are divided topically into they are semi-transparent and hold a crease • You want a math book with a sense of sets such as "Special Points of Intersection" and well. Some of the optional projects in the book humor "Properties of Circles". Within each set are both use the Geometer's Sketchpad software, which • You’ve already taken a course in this math Guided Investigations and Open Investigations. is very expensive, even for single-use. The book subject, and failed Guided Investigations have step-by-step instruc- notes that this software is available on the TI-92 • You want to review the math you took with tions with illustrations. Open Investigations Plus graphing calculator - available wherever another book encourage independent discovery and include Texas Instruments calculators are sold. The cal- • You’ve gone through Algebra and never lined spaces for students to record their findings. culator would be a more viable option to most heard of matrix Algebra or synthetic divi- At the end of each set of investigations there homeschoolers if you were interested in pursu- sion are exercise sets to reinforce new concepts and ing these extra projects. The Teacher Guide • There are times when you “just don’t get review previously-learned concepts. Answers / Answer key contains program philosophy, it” and would like an alternate instructional to all course exercises and questions are also lesson notes and answers. 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Each test only takes about 15 minutes to ing training to help you pass the College Level betized within each section. Sections include complete. Test questions, based on research Examination Program tests. The time frame for whole numbers and operations, measurement, of 10 different math programs, are presented using one of these courses algebra, geometry, decimals/fractions/percents/ sequentially by grade level. The highest grade is usually three to four weeks. First, the student ratios, statistics and probability, and problem in which a problem is correctly solved is essen- takes the preparatory high school course. Then solving. Each term within each section receives tially the estimated grade level. The teacher's take the CLEP Professor diagnostic test, which a one to two sentence definition and usually one guide includes instructions on how to adminis- determines what CLEP Professor lessons are example. Examples come in a variety of forms ter and score the test. ~ Anh needed. 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Using everyday objects and the mals, fractions, perimeter, circumference, simple directions provided for running each Verbal Math Lessons (K-3) area, volume, percents, ratio, proportion, activity, your students will enjoy master- Some children totally derail on math instruc- trigonometry, probability, statistics, dis- ing computation, measurement, counting tion because of the writing involved, and all tance, algebra, graphing equations, accel- and logic, percentages, distances, algebra, children can benefit from the development of eration, and calculus in 19 chapters. This geometry, and graphing in order to conquer mental math skills. Here’s the answer! Teach book also contains 20 math contests at the many different real-world word problems. them verbally using these two books of step-by- end of the book. Each math contest is a Each lesson begins with the materials need- step lessons. Covering basic arithmetic facts mix consisting of 5 different math problems. ed, objective of the activity, and a simple from simple addition and subtraction through explanation of how to perform the activ- double digit multiplication and division, stu- Teaching Math Through Art (2-10) ity, complete with helpful examples. Most dents are taught problem-solving approaches, Math is used every day and all around us, activities are spruced up with a fun brain talked through examples, and given numer- and with this book by Visual Manna you can stretcher or math challenge, tips and tricks, ous practice exercises and word problems. help your students realize the concept. This and, as the title suggests, wacky word prob- Calculations are done mentally without use of book can be used as a supplement to your lems for you to solve easily with the skills paper or pencil. Sometimes rules or mnemonic math program which would allow students to just perfected through the game or activity.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 407 The I Hate Mathematics! Book (3-8) most basic or simple reason), Mistakes and Bob Miller's ____ for the Clueless (9-12) If your kids are math “shy” this Brown Paper Frustration are a Part of Learning and a Part of Oftentimes, it's not that you can't understand Bag School Book may be the ticket to seeing the Life, It is Important to Keep an Open Mind, It the math, but that no one has explained it in a world - mathematically! A friendly introduction is Important to Maintain a Healthy Skepticism, way that makes sense to you. If a certain con- to mathematical concepts and terms in which Don’t Be Fooled by Statistics, You Must Know cept leaves you perplexed after consulting both experimentation leads to discovery - an effective the Difference between Cause and Correlation, teacher and textbook, don't throw in the towel way to learn math precepts. Puzzles, riddles, Ethical Decision Making and Bias is Everywhere. just yet. Give the Math for the Clueless series magic tricks and brain teasers provide for stimu- These aren’t typical topics we think of as being a shot. You don't have to read the entire book, lating application. Math can be fun! associated to math and science! Zaccaro uses a just the pertinent sections. You'll find math con- 006450 ...... 14.99 11 .25 comic strip to present the idea for each chapter. cepts and notation explained in plain English, as He then uses cartoon characters throughout the well as examples worked step-by-step. A fresh Math for Smarty Pants (3-8) chapter as he makes his point. Each chapter point of view to help bridge the gap between From the same author as The I Hate ends with 3 discussion questions. Over 50 confusion and understanding. ~ Anh Mathematics! Book, this one delivers another stories are included to show children the strong EACH BOOK (except noted) 14.95 12 .75 dose of puzzles, riddles, tricks, and stories that connections between mathematics and science 019568 Algebra may boggle the brain until solved using simple and the real world. 242 pgs, pb. ~ Donna 032704 Basic Math & Pre-Algebra – well, sometimes tricky! – math. It is divided 004094 ...... 22.95 17 .75 ...... 12.95 10 .95 into the following seven sections: Arithmetic 019570 Geometry with a Twist, The Shapes of Math, Math for All the Math You’ll Ever Need (5-AD) 019572 SAT Math Two, Logical Puzzles, Statistical Stuff, Math Yes, a book that covers all the math you’ll ever Trickery, and Thinking Big. As with the first NEED. Numbers are everywhere, like it or not, book, this one encourages kids to experiment and are a very important part of our lives. A with math in order to discover its secrets. Great surprising percent of people are mathematically for either a student who can’t get enough of illiterate and have trouble doing even grade math or one who thinks there’s nothing interest- school math without using a calculator. But ing about the subject! 128 pgs. – Melissa this book makes us use our brains so we can 011339 ...... 14.99 11 .25 once more solve problems in our heads or on paper, without depending on a calculator! A Teach Yourself Visually Math (9-AD) Exploring the World of Mathematics (4-12) good refresher course for high schoolers, col- Just flipping through the pages of these books, This fascinating book explores many differ- lege graduates, or even adults, the 24 chapters you can understand the title. Being very visual ent facets of mathematics, and is an intriguing go through math from the multiplication table to myself, I noticed the color-coded chapters and read for anyone - whether or not they enjoy the personal finances, to business math. Advanced colored print for emphasis, the illustrations, the actual subject! It begins with a chapter which word problems, interest rates, exponents and white space, and uncluttered pages. Review of discusses the calendar - how it came about, square roots, and much more are covered. Self- topics is done in a step-by-step manner which problems and changes that were corrected and tests are included starting in chapter three, with makes sense with practice of each skill. re-corrected, how the months were named and at least two self-tests in every chapter. If you’re Algebra begins with the basics such as types of the days were divided amongst them, different inclined to skip some chapters, it’s good to numbers, algebraic symbols, properties, expo- people who influenced the calendar, and finally take the self-tests anyway, to see how well you nents and powers, square roots and cubes. You the system that we have today. Did you know really know that area. Don’t feel intimidated by then progress systematically through signed that our calendar will have to be adjusted again, numbers any longer! Push aside that calculator numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, vari- assuming we reach the year 5329? By then, dependency and use your head! - Megan ables, terms, simple equations, axioms, ratios, our current calendar will be off an entire day. 005422 ...... 16.95 13 .50 proportions, monomials, binomials, system The text is so interesting it's hard not to just equations, polynomials, factoring, Cartesian keep reading. Throughout the text, questions, ☼Sharp Math (7-12) coordinates, inequalities, absolute value, alge- puzzles, and problems are offered as a chal- This book contains all the basic math concepts braic fractions, roots, radicals, quadratic equa- lenge for students. Some of the topics covered in one convenient location. Using Kaplan’s tions, and algebraic word problems. A set include measuring, practical mathematics, num- “Building Block Method,” common math skills of practice problems, answers, and solutions ber names and patterns, endless numbers, math and concepts can be readily mastered. The book where needed are located at the end of each for scientists, and computing machines. Lots begins with basic math concepts and principles chapter. A glossary of commonly used algebraic of history is given with each topic, so students that need to be mastered and then advances to terms is found at the back of the book. learn not only about the concepts but how they more advanced topics requiring systematic, rou- Calculus begins with an explanation of dif- were formed and developed over time to give tine memorization. Each of the book’s twelve ferential and integral calculus and continues us the functions we commonly use today. An chapters has the following five key components: by explaining the limits of calculus and terms excellent supplement to any math curriculum, 1). a beginning of chapter quiz to both review used within the study of calculus. You will then reading a chapter from this book would provide old and introduce new material 2). detailed progress through algebraic methods to calculate an excellent break from the daily math lessons. lessons with relevant examples and suggestions limits, derivatives and their rules, derivatives of 157 pgs. - Melissa on how to remember what you need to know trigonometric functions, derivatives of logarith- 026972 ...... 13.99 10 .50 3). practice exercises often incorporating real mic and exponential functions, logarithmic and life situations in varying levels of difficulty 4). implicit differentiation, applications of differen- 10 Things Future Mathematicians & Scientists a bulleted chapter summary for quick review of tiation and word problems, integrals and tech- Must Know (4-12) key facts and 5). an end of chapter quiz to test niques and applications of integration. Practice Edward Zaccaro takes a different approach to knowledge and understanding of what has been applications are found at the end of each what is needed to be successful in the fields of covered in the book so far. Topics covered chapter for reinforcement. The appendix offers math and science. He looks at catastrophes and include properties of numbers, integers, frac- a list of common differentiation rules, common disasters of the past and how they are linked to tions & decimals, ratio & proportion, percent, integration formulas, common trigonometric thinking errors. He sites the Challenger explo- statistics & probability, powers & roots, geom- identities, and the unit circle. sion as being avoidable had management lis- etry, measurement, coordinate geometry, alge- If you need review, a brush-up for a test, or tened to the mathematical data of the engineers. bra, and equations. Whether you are looking just another explanation, these books are great. The ten things he refers to in this book are things for a quick refresher or simply want to improve A visual explanation may be the key to under- we don’t generally teach, but they are very on your current level of math skills, this book is standing. 280+ pages per book, pb. - Donna important. They are: Math and Science Will a great all-in-one resource. Detailed answers Each Book ...... 21.99 17 .75 Tell You the Truth, Your Mind Can be Fooled included. 322 pgs. - Enh 042573 Algebra (Counterintuitive Thinking), Occam’s Razor (the 044618 ...... 9.95 7 .25 042574 Calculus

408 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Math Shortcuts (9-12) Worktexts & Reproducibles very interesting and “learning” pages unlike the Kaplan is a name many families have grown “spit back out what you already know” pages to trust for their test prep needs. This is another The Complete Book of Math (1-2) found in a lot of workbooks. Topics cover the of their series and prepares students in the Very hefty (352 pgs) worktexts with bright, entire realm of elementary math: understand- area of math. Whether you just need a brush colored pages, lots of variety, solid instruc- ing numbers, counting, sequencing, geom- up or you’re learning the subject for the first tion and step-by-step sequential lessons. The etry, basic arithmetic operations, measurement, time, these books provide an easy-to-understand presentation with explanations and models is numerical comparisons (greater than, less than, explanation. They will guide you through con- really very good - perhaps because these are equal to), and tables and graphs. 288 pages, cepts and over 200 examples and practice for stand-alone books (no separate teacher edi- with 285 reproducible activities. The teacher’s each specific subject. tion) so the instruction is clear, understandable, manual contains teaching suggestions and the Each book begins with a diagnostic test which and all here. Answers are included, too. The answers. ~ Anh consists of 30 questions. The diagnostic is a way Complete Book of Math volumes are divided 018305 Beginning (PK) . . . . . 25 .99 to test prior knowledge and check for strengths into chapters based on skill. The Grades 1-2 013092 Beginning 1 ...... 32 .99 and weaknesses. Answers with very thorough book covers Patterns, Sorting and Classifying, 013097 Beginning 2 ...... 34 .99 explanations follow the diagnostic, along with Numbers and Counting, Comparing, Geometry, EACH BOOK LEVEL A-D . . . . 39 .99 a correlation chart between concepts and chap- Addition and Subtraction, Place Value, Two- 018306 Level A (K) 001760 Level C (2) ters. This allows you to focus on areas of great- and Three-Digit Addition and Subtraction, 018308 Level B (1) 013133 Level D (3) est need. Each chapter closes with a 10 question Measurement, Graphing, Time, Money and 001439 Level E (4) ...... 39 .99 quiz and solutions with complete explanations. Fractions. Grades 3-4 book includes Place 014227 Book 2 Worktext (4-8) 24 .99 Concepts are broken down into small, digestible Value; Addition; Subtraction; Multiplication; 019971 Book 2 Tchr Manual . . 13 .99 pieces of information. Division; Geometry; Fractions; Decimals; Algebra I covers number properties, algebraic Graphs, Tables and Diagrams; Measurements; Math Express Speed Maths Strategies (1-5) expressions, factors, roots, radicals and pow- Time; and Money. Use these for basal instruc- 047882 Level 1 ...... 8.20 7 75. ers, equation solving, coordinate geometry, tion along with a manipulative-based program 047883 Level 2 ...... 8.20 7 75. graphing linear equations, systems of equations, or use as practice pages where needed (pages 047884 Level 3 ...... 8.80 8 15. linear and compound inequalities, polynomials, are perforated for easy removal). 047885 Level 4 ...... 8.20 7 75. quadratic equations, algebraic fractions, and 008118 Grades 1-2 . . . . . 14.95 10 .95 047886 Level 5 ...... 8.80 8 15. word problems. 008119 Grades 3-4 . . . . . 14.95 10 .95 048056 Level 6 ...... 8.50 7 85. Algebra II includes functions, linear functions, quadratic functions, polynomials and rational Mathematical Reasoning (PK-8) expressions, matrices, conic sections, exponents At such an early age, mathematical reasoning Informational Books / Stories and logarithms, trigonometric functions, linear begins with simple activities such as distinguish- transformations, sequences and series, combi- ing between even or odd amounts and learn- MathStart Books (ages 3+) nations and permutations, and probability. ing the ordinal numbers. The authors suggest Funny stories that show how kids use math! Geometry concepts include angles and special working through these activity books page by Each book focuses on a single math concept. angle pairs, triangles, quadrilaterals and other page. The content spirals, which gives your Colorful illustrations entertain while accurately polygons, circles, perimeter and area of poly- child time to “digest” new concepts before depicting the concept. Level 1 books are for gons, surface area, volume, coordinate geom- moving on to more complex material. This ages 3 and up, Level 2 for ages 6 and up, and etry, graphing equations on coordinate plane, series is correlated to the NCTM standards and Level 3 for ages 7 and up. transformational geometry, locus of points, and accordingly incorporates topics such as pat- right triangle geometry. terns, number concepts/number lines, graphs, EACH Level 1 BELOW (PK+) . . 5.99 4 35. The last book in the series is Calculus which fractions, probability, geometry, and problem 024287 3 Little Firefighters covers interval notation, absolute value, func- solving, as well as basic operations. The full- 018156 Beep Beep, Vroom Vroom! tions, linear equations, trigonometric functions, color activity sheets should especially appeal to (pattern recognition) limits and continuity, derivatives, applications the younger student. Not only are the illustra- 018157 Best Bug Parade of derivatives, integration, applications of the tions eye-catching, but they do an excellent job (compare/contrast sizes) definite integral, max-min and other rates, and of demonstrating mathematical representations 017291 Double the Ducks real-world applications. and relationships. Although manipulatives are (doubling numbers) If you’re in need of a crash course in any one not required, a link to a virtual manipulative 018174 Every Buddy Counts of these subjects, Shortcuts may be just the website is provided in case additional concrete- (counting to 10) answer. ~ Donna level reinforcement is needed. A wide variety 018179 Greatest Gymnast of All EACH BOOK ...... 12.00 8 .75 of exercises and activities are utilized to keep (opposites) 042584 Algebra I your child both interested and motivated. For 018181 Henry the Fourth (ordinals) 042585 Algebra II instance, Thinker Doodles and Mind Benders 026648 House for Birdie (capacity) 042586 Calculus activities from parent company Critical Thinking 018183 Just Enough Carrots (more, fewer) 042587 Geometry are scattered throughout. 200+ pgs. 018196 Missing Mittens (evens, odds) Book 2 of the original series, Mathematical 018201 Pair of Socks (matching) Reasoning Through Verbal Analysis, can be 018206 Rabbit's Pajama Party used after this series (or as a stand alone with (sequencing) children in the appropriate grade levels, 4-8). Algebra and other higher level math requires EACH Level 1 BELOW (PK+) . . 5.99 4 35. more than a grasp of the fundamental opera- 018162 Bug Dance (directions - left, right, tions. A more analytical, or math reasoning, forward, etc) ability is needed. This book will help fill that 018165 Circus Shapes (shapes) need. Second, this book can be used as a ref- 032456 It's About Time! (hours) erence and resource tool to fill in gaps. Since 035658 Jack the Builder (counting on) the book is nicely organized by “strands” (top- 035660 Leaping Lizard (counting by 5s & 10s) ics), and, additionally, into subtopics, you can 032463 Mighty Maddie (comp. weight) easily find problem solving exercises to help 018197 Monster Musical Chairs repair any deficiency detected or an alternate (subtraction) way of teaching a concept (useful if your child 018200 One . .Two . .Three . .Sassafras! has developed a case of “math block” to under- (number order) standing a particular concept.) The pages are 018213 Seaweed Soup (matching sets)

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 409 EACH LEVEL 2 BELOW (1+) . . . 5.99 4 .35 Me and the Measure of Things (PK-2) Math-terpieces: The Art of Problem-Solving 026593 100 Days of Cool (numbers 1-100) This cheerful, brightly-illustrated book intro- (K-2) 018152 Animals on Board (addition) duces different forms of measurement through Author Greg Tang continues his tradition of 018161 Bigger, Better, Best (area) a spunky little girl who demonstrates all kinds making math concepts fun and interactive in 018163 Captain Invincible & the Space of practical applications for measuring things. this book, geared to help young children build Shapes (3-D shapes) Throughout the book she measures both wet simple addition skills. In a rare blend of art and 024289 Coyotes All Around and dry ingredients for cooking, estimates how math, each two-page spread features a work of 018173 Elevator Magic (subtraction) much orange juice her family drinks, weighs art from an impressionist or modern artist on 018175 Fair Bear Share (regrouping) gummy bears on a scale, measures objects with the left-hand side, accompanied by a snappy 018177 Get Up and Go! (telling time) a ruler, buys produce at the farmer's market, little rhyme. The right-hand side of the spread 018178 Give Me Half! (fractions) and more. Measurement equivalents are also features small groups of items from the painting 018185 Let's Fly a Kite (symmetry) introduced for each type of measurement, and a (like groups of ballet shoes for Degas’ “Ballet 032464 More or Less (comparing num) chart of equivalents, that appears drawn by the Rehearsal on Stage”). The rhyme asks readers to 036237 Same Old Horse (making predic- main character appears at the end. - Jess combine the groups of shoes to make seven in tions) 009324 ...... 6.99 5 .50 all, and for them to find three different ways to 017294 Sundae Scoop (combinations) do it. Eleven more puzzles ask the reader more Me Counting Time (PK-2) simple addition problems, all using different EACH LEVEL 2 BELOW (1+) . . . 5.99 4 .35 The same character from the previous book objects and different sums. Illustrated solutions 018158 Best Vacation Ever (charts) introduces students to measuring time, moving are included at the end to help the “stuck” puz- 035661 Mall Mania (addition strategies) from seconds to millenniums, and back down zler. Early addition is presented in a fun and 018203 Pepper's Journal (days, weeks, again. With each unit of time, she mentions challenging way here, and in one that months) things that happened, or could happen in that won’t bore Mom and Dad with inane cartoon-y 018205 Probably Pistachio (probability) unit of time, translating seconds, minutes, characters, either! - Jess 018207 Racing Around (perimeter) and years into practical terms that youngsters 030083 ...... 16.95 12 .50 018223 Spunky Monkeys on Parade will understand. Illustrations are lively and (pre-multiplication) full-color, making this an attractive and gentle 018224 Super Sand Castle Sunday introduction to time. - Jess My Path to Math Series (K-3) (measurement) 009428 ...... 6.99 5 .50 EACH BOOK ...... 6.95 5 50. 032467 Tally O'Malley (tallying) 047243 Addition How Do You Count a Dozen Ducklings? 047244 Division (PK-2) 047245 Estimation 047188 ...... 7.95 5 .95 047246 Fractions 047247 Geometry Greedy Triangle (PK-3) 047248 Graphing The triangle becomes dissatisfied with its 047249 Math Words and Symbols shape, so it pays a visit to the Shapeshifter to 047250 Measurement get another side and another angle. That is cool 047251 Metric System for a while, but pretty soon the now –quadrilat- 047252 Money eral wants another side and another angle. This 047253 Multiplication pattern repeats itself until what was once the 047254 Place Value triangle has so many sides and angles that are 047255 Sorting so small it starts to look similar to a circle, and 047993 Subtraction it can hardly keep its balance. What does it do 047256 Symmetry then? The book includes a section for parents, 047257 Time EACH Level 3 BELOW (2+) . . . 5.99 4 .35 teachers and other adults about the mathematics 018159 Betcha! (estimating) in the book, and tips on how to extend chil- 018166 Dave's Down-to-Earth Rock Shop dren’s learning. A hardcover, colorful book that Math for all Seasons: Mind-Stretching Math (classifying) makes learning shapes a lot of fun. ~ Zach Riddles (K-3) 018167 Dinosaur Deals (equivalency) 030073 ...... 6.99 5 .25 This lighthearted book contains sixteen math 026631 Earth Day-Hooray! (place value) riddles that follow the same format as The 018176 Game Time! (hours, minutes, Pigs Will Be Pigs (PK-3) Grapes of Math but are geared towards a seconds) It's suppertime at the Pig's house, and they slightly younger age group. For each riddle, a 017293 Grizzly Gazette (percentage) have no food in the refrigerator! "No problem," certain number of illustrated objects are grouped 035657 Hamster Champs (angles) says Mr. Pig, "We'll go out to eat." However, together in different ways. The riddle then tells 018182 Jump, Kangaroo, Jump! (fractions) the Pigs don't have any money either! "No a quick and easy trick to count the items. The 018184 Lemonade for Sale (bar graphs) problem," says Mrs. Pig. MONEY HUNT! The riddles and counting pages are fun and color- 024298 Less Than Zero Pigs fan out and search their entire house, find- ful and deal with different themes including 018202 Penny Pot (counting coins) ing miscellaneous coins and long-forgotten bills. animals and holidays. The math tricks that are 032466 Polly's Pen Pal (metrics) When they have collected enough, the family given in the riddles are explained in further 018210 Ready, Set, Hop! (simple equations) goes out to eat. Young children will enjoy read- detail in the back of the book. The answers 018211 Room for Ripley (liquid measure ing this story as they learn about money. At the are included so students can check their own ment) end of the book, children can figure out how answers. This book does a great job of teaching 018212 Safari Park (algebra) much money the pigs found, how much money strategies for faster and easier counting in a fun 018219 Shark Swimathon (subtraction) they spent on supper, and using the menu por- way. ~ Rachel S. 018219 Sluggers' Car Wash (dollars & cents) trayed from the restaurant can find other meals 017124 ...... 6.99 5 25. 018225 Too Many Kangaroo Things to Do the Pigs could have ordered within their budget. (multiplication) A clever introduction to money and value. 032469 Treasure Map (mapping) 030138 ...... 6.99 5 .50 Curious George Early Readers (Math Concepts) (K-3) EACH Level 3 BELOW (2+) . . . 5.99 4 .35 EACH BOOK ...... 3.99 2 95. 018168 Divide and Ride (pre-division) 047489 . . and the Dog Show 035664 Rodeo Time (reading a schedule) 047490 . and. the Roller Coaster ~~~~~~~

410 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Spaghetti and Meatballs for All! (K-3) 022459 A Place for Zero One day, Mr. and Mrs. Comfort decide to host Once upon a time in Digitaria, Zero was a a family reunion. They invite family and neigh- lonely number without a purpose. All the bors - 32 people in all. Mrs. Comfort orders 8 other digits could play Addemup, count tables and 32 chairs from the rental company things, or be used in the Numberator to and sets them all up. Perfect! But… when peo- form shiny new numbers. Poor Zero had ple begin arriving, they have their own ideas nothing to contribute. He consults with about the seating arrangement. As they push Count Infinity and King Multiplus, hoping tables together to sit together, Mrs. Comfort they will help him find his gift. Helps kids knows there won’t be room for everybody – but understand the number zero, in addition, when will the guests figure that out, and how multiplication, and place value. will they make room? With an engaging story 032054 Pythagoras and the Ratios (2-5) and lively illustrations, this book explores the ☼Round Table Geometry (3-6) 013691 Very Improbable Story abstract relationship between perimeter and The Sir Cumference series now has a com- Ethan wakes up with a talking cat on his area, and shows in a concrete way how even panion book. Round Table Geometry offers 30 head, who refuses to get down unless Ethan when the areas of two arrangements are the activities to connect math to this book series. wins a game of low probability. Learn about same, perimeter can be quite different! - Jess The artwork, story references, and problem- probability as Ethan plays various games, 030094 ...... 16.95 12 .50 solving strategies found in “Sir Cumference and see how learning probability helps him and the First Round Table” are applied in the score more points in his soccer game. Warlord’s Puzzle - Mathematical Adventure activities of this book. Some of the activities 011059 What’s Your Angle, Pythagoras? (K-3) include story mapping, making Sir Cumference Introduce students to the Pythagorean 047690 ...... 15.95 13 .25 stick puppets and designing your own castle Thereom and the properties of right triangles for a stage, designing your own Coat-of-Arms by following problem-riddled Pythagorus as Adding Animals (1-4) while using fractions, and making animals of he learns about triangles and tries to fix diffi- 047705 ...... 14.95 10 .95 the kingdom using Tangram pieces. Students culties of short ladders and other merchants practice with shapes, basic operations, frac- beating his father to the island of Crete. tions, graphing, matching, diameter, circumfer- ☼Remainder of One (1-4) ence, area, perimeter, length, and triangles. Joe is a bug that wants to march in the parade, ~~~~~~~~ but every time the lines are uneven, Joe has to Critical thinking strategies are practiced through step aside. As a remainder of one, Joe sticks out observing, classifying, and sequencing. Just in 7 Times 9 = Trouble! (2-5) like a sore thumb when the bugs divide into case you have a child who really wants to know Wilson has lots of trouble with his times tables twos, threes, and fours. Is there a way for Joe to more about knights and the Middle Ages, there and doesn’t think he can learn them and get his fit in line with the others? Learn about division is a list of additional reading found at the back ice cream cone reward. His parents, teacher visually with this charming, rhyming story. By of the book. and friend Josh are all encouraging, but he sees Elinor J. Pinczes; illust. by Bonnie Mackain. 32 Now this series has even more to offer as no way to learn them. When it’s his turn to take pgs, pb. ~ Lisa students can do hands-on math activities while Squiggles (the class pet hamster) home, practic- 027606 ...... 6.99 5 .35 reading books they really enjoy. ~ Donna ing multiplication gets in the way of having fun 020660 ...... 7.95 5 .95 with the hamster! On the last day, he’s the Fun With Roman Numerals (1-5) only one yet to complete the test and get his ice 047450 ...... 6.95 5 .25 Math Adventure Series (1-6) cream cone. Will Wilson get through all twelve Introduce students to mathematical concepts times-tables tests? This math story will help kids Mummy Math: An Adventure in Geometry in a fun way with these entertaining storybooks. master multiplication. 104 pgs, pb. – Stephen (2-5) Each storybook has full-color, captivating illus- 041160 ...... 6.95 5 25. 047588 ...... 6.99 5 .50 trations and a fun story, complete with quirky characters and appealing dialogue. Within the Money Madness (1-5) stories are hidden explanations of math prin- Painless Junior: Math (3-4) 047451 ...... 6.95 5 .25 ciples, or sometimes the characters have to Let Pethagerus the Rooster guide you amus- use real math to get out of some adventurous ingly through math practice. Information is Math for the Real World Series (3-6) fix. Each book teaches a difference principle presented in a non-threatening, enjoyable for- 047770 At Sea on a Viking Ship 7.00 5 .50 through an interesting story. See titles for indi- mat, but don’t be fooled. This book offers solid 047771 Music Math . . . . . 8.50 6 .75 vidual descriptions. Each is 32 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel information in 3rd and 4th grade math concepts. 047772 Patterns in Poetry . . . 8.50 6 .75 EACH BOOK ...... 7.95 5 .95 Chapters in this book cover time, place value 047773 Renaissance Paintings 8.50 6 .75 042103 Beanstalk: Measure of a Giant and number sense, addition, subtraction, mul- 047774 Stock Market . . . . . 8.50 6 .75 Learn about ratios in this twist on the classic tiplication and division, money, measurement, 047775 Tangram Puzzles . . . 7.00 5 .50 story. Jack climbs the beanstalk and meets geometry, graphs, fractions, probability, and 047776 Trip Around the World 7.00 5 .50 the immense giant, but this time the two problem solving. Cute little icons of Pethagerus want to be friends. How can two people of help guide you through each chapter. Terms such different sizes be friends? By figuring and definitions begin each chapter. A thorough Sir Cumference Series (3-6) out the ratios, of course! description of the concept follows. “Think Go on math adventures with Sir Cumference 047238 Cut Down to Size at High About It” and “Let’s Try It” sections give the stu- and his family, Lady Di of Ameter and their son Noon (1-4) dent an opportunity to apply the skill. Segments Radius. In each book, a mathematical concept 043362 Equal Shmequal marked “Careful!” mean you should watch for is explored and "discovered" in such a way it Mouse and other animal friends are trying to possible problems, and “Important!” indicates a allows students to fully comprehend the "how" play a game of tug-of-war. They learn that fact to which you should pay special attention. and "why" as the characters in the story use this the same number of players on each team is This 198-page, softcover book is written concept to solve their unique problems. not enough – size, strength, and other fac- expressly to the student and features larger EACH BOOK ...... 7.95 5 .95 tors must be taken into account. page sizes, illustrations, games, and puzzles. 011090 & Dragon of Pi 015571 Multiplying Menace Although this isn’t a complete curriculum, it 017252 & Great Knight of Angleland Rumpelstiltskin wreaks havoc upon the land does provide some new ways to learn and prac- 026120 & Knights of the Round Table with his multiplication stick by multiplying tice concepts. This would provide enjoyable 011175 & Sword in the Cone unwanted creatures while taking away cattle practice for any student. ~ Donna 012963 & the Isle of Immeter and other farm animals by multiplying them 042027 ...... 8.99 7 50. 020661 & the King’s Tens by fractions. It’s up to the king’s son to cap- ture the stick and try to "undo" it. See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 411 Mathematicians are People, Too (5-12) visual learners, as Mr. Mosely also offers tips Pre-Algebra Did you know that Pythagoras had to pay and tools for working with the concepts. One 018865 Pre-Algebra Part 1 & 2 DVD his first student to listen to him? That Newton helpful hint he offered in volume 1 is the mne- Covers exponents, reciprocals, factors, was considered an average student, until he monic for remembering order of operations. composite numbers, prime numbers, tree became interested in astronomy and mathemat- PEMDAS – parentheses, exponents, multiply, diagrams, prime factorization, greatest com- ics? That at age 13, Sophie Germain secretly divide, add, subtract. Learn this and you won’t mon factor, least common multiple, square studied math by candlelight? Capture your be confused when working equations. roots, radical expressions, negative roots, students’ attention with these intriguing but true As I watched volume 1 it did occur to me why fractional exponents, terms, absolute value stories about famous mathematicians. Learn the company may be called ‘Chalk Dust.’ The equations, graphing, plotting points, solu- about their lives, their times, and what made instructor really gets his hands dirty with ‘chalk tion points, horizontal and vertical lines, mathematics so fascinating to these individu- dust’ as he strives to help students understand graphing linear equations, algebraic expres- als. Each volume contains 15 highly readable math and works through numerous examples sions, points of intersection, graphing linear stories suitable for junior high to high school to assure learning. This series would be a great inequalities, boundary lines, test points, and students. Volume I covers Thales, Pythagoras, alternative to hiring a private tutor. ~ Donna area of intersection. Archimedes, Hypatia, Napier, Galileo, Pascal, EACH DVD ...... 19 .95 Newton, Euler, Lagrange, Germain, Gauss, 045536 Vol . 1: Whole Numbers Mixed Combo Packs Galois, Noether, and Ramanujan. Volume II 045534 Vol . 2: Fractions and Mixed Numbers 025989 Algebra/Pre-Algebra DVD 4-pack covers Euclid, Khayyam, Fibonacci, Cardano, 045533 Vol . 3: Decimals ...... 69.99 55 .95 Descartes, Fermat, Agnesi, Banneker, Babbage, 045535 Vol . 4: Ratios, Proportions, & Includes Parts 1 and 2 of Pre-Algebra and Somerville, Abel, Lovelace, Kovalevsky, Percents Algebra. Einstein, and Pólya. ~ Anh 045532 Vol .5: Business and Consumer 014131 Volume I ...... 18.97 17 .95 Applications Mighty Math Pack DVD 4-pack (8-AD) 014132 Volume II . . . . . 18.97 17 .95 This handy pack contains four great Standard Deviants Math DVDs. Titles include Basic Videos / Software Math, Pre-Algebra Part 1, Algebra Part 1, and Geometry Part 1. This set provides a great, Chalk Dust Arithmetic Topics DVDs (4-6) interactive introduction and reinforcement to a The Chalk Dust Company has been teaching variety of basic math skills. and helping students with math since 1994 and 035550 ...... 69.99 55 .95 has a trusted reputation for solid content and sound teaching. Dana Mosely is a math teacher Teaching Aids / Tools who has been offering video instruction since Standard Deviants Math (8-12) 1989. This series is an excellent example of the The Standard Deviants are a troupe of perform- ☼Math Wizard CD-ROM (AD) quality products produced by this company. ers who use skits and humor to make learn- We occasionally get requests for programs The series is intended for grades 4 through ing fun. For example, an ongoing skit in the to help make math worksheets, and this one 6 and offers clear, concise instruction on Algebra I video is the Quest for the Unknown couldn’t be easier to use. Make worksheets and topics relevant to those grades. There are 5 Variable X, an Indiana Jones parody. These answer keys that fit your student’s specific prac- volumes in the series: 1) Whole Numbers, 2) videos simplify complex concepts and use clear tice needs. Print worksheets to practice addi- Fractions & Mixed Numbers, 3) Decimals, 4) computer graphics to get the point across. Math tion, subtraction, multiplication, division, cur- Ratios, Proportions, Percents, and 5) Business content is solid, although many of the skits are rency, fractions, conversions, and time & Consumer Applications. Students will receive a bit cheesy. Can be used to supplement any Choose from 10 to 100 problems on a page, explanations and chalkboard illustrations along math curriculum. Approx 100 min/DVD. ~ Anh vertical or horizontal positioning, positive or with slide presentations of concepts appropriate EACH DVD ...... 19.99 15 .95 negative numbers, decimal place from tenths to that topic. Volume 1 covers digits, rounding, EACH DVD COMBO ...... 35.99 28 .95 to thousandths, customizable headers, color or place value, addition, subtraction, multiplica- black-and-white graphics, and numbers from 0 tion, division, exponents, simplifying expres- Algebra to 999,999. sions, prime numbers and factoring. Volume 018831 Part 1 DVD You can set the division problems to show 2 includes least common multiple and greatest Covers relations; variables; algebraic equa- a remainder, have no remainder, or show the common factor, fractions, equivalent fractions, tions; terms; mo-, bi-, tri-, and polynomials; remainder in decimal form. Currency work- addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divi- domain and range; inverse functions; prop- sheets are for coins 1¢ to 25¢, and each sion of fractions, order of operations, and erties; slope-intercept formula; point-slope problem shows the coins for students to count simplifying expressions containing exponents. formula; properties of linear graphs; roots; if necessary. Students can add, subtract, multi- Volume 3 offers instruction in writing decimals and the x-intercept formula. ply, and divide fractions using either common in words and standard form; rounding; addi- 025988 Part 2 DVD (Algebra Adventure) or random denominators. Practice for length, tion, subtraction, multiplication, and division Covers quadratic equations, multiplying volume, and weight at 3 different levels. Time with decimals; and converting fractions to deci- binomials, FOIL method, quadratic graphs, worksheets can be done in two separate modes mals and the reverse. The content of volume "reverse FOIL," factoring shortcuts, quadrat- and 4 different levels of difficulty. The ‘tell time’ 4 includes ratio, rates, proportions w/ appli- ic formula, imaginary and complex num- mode shows the clock hands and students write cations, and 4 sections concerning percents. bers, quadratic applications, higher order in the correct time, while the ‘draw hands’ Volume 5 has instruction about applications to polynomials, and properties of polynomial mode shows the time and students draw correct purchasing, percent of increase and decrease, graphs. hand placement on the clock face. The ‘easy’ interest, real estate and car expenses, wages, 018830 Part 1 & 2 Combo DVD level covers just hours, ‘medium’ includes quar- and bank statements. Includes Algebra Part 1 & Algebra Part 2. ter hour, ‘hard’ includes 5 minute increments, These DVDs have a classroom feel to them as and ‘advanced’ gives practice in one minute Mr. Mosely speaks into the camera while giv- Geometry increments. ing instruction and examples on the chalkboard 018852 Geometry Part 1 & 2 DVD Use this product for multiple students, multiple behind him. I love his thorough explanations of Covers Euclidean geometry; inductive and grade levels, and multiple purposes for practice each concept. He breaks down each process deductive reasoning; points, lines, planes in specific skill areas. The only drawback to into smaller pieces of information and then and space; postulates; theorems; angles; this program is that you can’t do mixed practice expands. Each teaching section of the DVD proofs; triangles; perimeter, circumference, sheets. System requirements: Windows 95/98/ builds on information presented in previous sec- and area for 2 and 3-dimensional figures, ME/NT/2000/XP and MAC OSX or later. 5MB of tions of the DVD. the Pythagorean theorem, surface area, vol- hard drive available and 128 MB RAM. - Donna These would be a great tool for auditory or ume, similarity, and special triangles. 045271 ...... 24.99 19 .50

412 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Big Book of Math Communicator Classroom ☼Patterns & Equations Cards (PK-9) MathNotes (1-6) Templates (K-12) A versatile set of cards to use with or without Help your students organize their math prob- With these handy reproducible sheets, a a pocket chart (guess that’s why they’re called lems with this pack of grid paper. The pack Communicator Clearboard™ can become any “DoubleSMART”!). This set of 280 punch-out contains 150 three-hole punched 8 ½” x 11” kind of whiteboard you want to use for math les- cards will be invaluable for teaching and practic- sheets of grid paper which allows students to sons. Want to model and compare fractions and ing skip counting; patterning; building, solving lay out their problems and notes in an orderly decimal equivalents? Just slide that sheet into and balancing equations; solving for variables; fashion and keep track of place values. your Clearboard™ for an instant teaching tool. early algebraic thinking; and identifying opera- 027416 ...... 3.09 2 50. Need blank number lines for problems? Again, tions. Cards are printed on glossy tag stock and just slide a blank number line template (there include: 2 sheets (30 cards) of operations cards are ten different ones) into your Clearboard™ (+, -, =, ≠); 9 sheets (135 cards) of numerals and go! Need a Polar Coordinate Grid? No 0-81, 90, 100 (with multiples in varying quan- problem, there’s one here! Geoboard Dots? tities of most numbers); 6 variables cards; 2 Blank Multiplication Table? Place Value Chart? cards of frame boxes; 4+ sheets (64 cards) with All here – and much more. This 240-page spiral shapes - mostly squares, circles, and triangles bound book is mostly pages of various templates - in primary colors; 13 label cards (telling what that you can use for math lessons. The pages pattern or skip count is being shown); 14 cards that aren’t are devoted to giving you examples with numbers printed on opposite ends . All of and ideas for extending the use of the templates. these cards are contained in a very nice, heavy I wish I’d discovered these long ago! They plastic, zip-close bag with handles, along with would have cut down on time spent finding a an instructional guide detailing twelve activities InstaGraphs (K-AD) board, graph paper, or creating various outlines for using the cards (But I can think of many more No more separate sheet of graph paper! on my blank white board. See the Table of applications just off the top of my head!). It Wow – I wish these had been around back Contents pages for this volume on our website would be very difficult to construct such a com- when I was in school. This is one of the best for a complete list of the helpful templates it plete set for this price. Since you can use these applications of Post-It® “technology” I have includes. The Clearboard is also more fully for such a wide grade-range (they go all the way seen! These small papers are sticky on two described in Home School Helps. from PK patterning exercises to forming alge- ends to adhere to paper like a “second skin” 045510 Big Book ...... 17.95 14 .50 braic equations with unknowns), they’re even and contain that errant graphing problem, sav- 045508 Communicator Clearboard™ a better value. Individual cards are 3” x 5”; ing you from drawing number line, x/y axis, ...... 2.25 2 .00 sized right for little hands. And, because they or grid on your paper or attaching (horrors!) a were created for pocket chart applications, the separate graph paper sheet. Worse yet, your printing is nice and large, making it easy for you children come to a graph-paper problem and Big Book of Times Tables Communicator® to see math-sentence building from a distance. “skip” it, never to return! These are handy to Classroom Templates (3-12) 044952 ...... 14.99 10 .95 throw in backpack or take with you if, like my Here are all the templates you’ll ever need kids, yours are doing some math homework “on to drive home the times tables – PLUS helpful Ultimate Pocket Chart (PK-AD) the run”. Besides these handy graphing forms, instructions and advice for using them. The 035436 ...... 39.99 31 .25 multiplication table pads and 100-number grids book is divided into five sections: Fact Recall, are available for more elementary applications. Array Multiplication, Group Multiplication, Ultimate Pocket Chart Math Inserts Affix a multiplication table sheet to their desk- Function Machines, and Resources & Games. EACH SET ...... 8.99 6 .95 top or worksheet for a little help before those The Fact Recall section contains two sets of 035720 Number Line & Hundreds Chart tables are learned or use to track tables already 25 problems for each fact family (drill sheets). 035464 Calendar & Hundred Days committed to memory. Use blank 100-number There are also sheets for mixed fact problems grids when learning skip counting, or practicing following these to insure mastery. It works Hundreds Wipe-Off Charts numbers 1-100. Use numbered 100-grids to well for students to put their Communicator® This reusable chart can be used with wipe-off identify primes, factors, or learning by repeated Clearboards on top of the sheets, work them crayons or markers. Additional activities, infor- addition. I’m sure you’ll find even more uses. then place their Clearboard on top of the answer mation, and helpful hints can be found on the All sheets are pale blue, in pads of 50 sheets, side to check answers. Use these for timed drills back of the chart. ~ Enh and (soon) able to be viewed on our website. or review. Since you won’t need to photocopy 023398 ...... 2.99 2 .50 EACH 3” x 3” pad below . . . . 1.73 1 50. or print, there’s no additional cost or prepara- 022086 24 x 24 Grid with marked axes tion time and you can use them over and over! 022021 20 x 20 Grid plain (no axis) Array Multiplication uses blank, gridded boxes 022016 10 x 10 (Hundred #) Grid Blank along with shaded grid sheets to teach mul- 022018 Hundred Number Grid w/ Numbers tiplication more visually as rows of columns. EACH 3” x 4” pad below . . . . 2.19 1 85. Group Multiplication sheets use groups (circles) 022043 20 x 30 Grid plain (no axis) of things (dots) to visually portray multiplication 022092 24 x 32 Grid with marked axes as a number of sets. Each of the table fact sets 022109 Multiplication Table Grid are presented as well as pages of mixed sets for Graph Paper (PK-AD) 022112 Trig Grid with axes review. The Function Machines section uses Graph paper was invaluable in our math class- EACH 4” x 4” pad below . . . . 3.09 2 50. blank function templates (you choose the multi- es all the way up to high school! Larger ruled 022029 20 x 20 Grid plain (no axis) plier) to practice tables. Finally, Resources and sheets are perfect for learning simple geometry, Games contains blank and completed multipli- making graphs, place value, and solving basic Math Graph Write & Wipe Desk Mat (K-8) cation tables and other blank templates, includ- math problems at the lower levels, and you can Both sides of this 11” x 17” graph mat have 1 ing bingo boards and spinners. There is a fairly almost never have enough finely ruled graph cm. square graph design. One side has label- extensive section in the front of the book that paper at the upper grades when you’re draw- ing lines across the bottom and left side of the instructs you in using this hefty resource for mul- ing x-y axes at every math lesson! It’s also mat. Use horizontally or vertically for line tiplication mastery, along with an implementa- perfect for science lab notebooks or just to draw graphs, bar graphs, as a mapping or drawing tion schedule, and suggestions for reinforcing on. Each pack of graph paper below contains grid, or for anything you’d use graph paper for! games. Communicator® Clearboards are more approximately 100 sheets of 9” x 12” white Although you can use either a dry-erase or wet- completely described in Home School Helps. paper with light blue grid lines. - Jess erase marker, if using with wet-erase, use only a 045512 Big Book ...... 17.95 14 .50 EACH PACK ...... 2.24 1 .95 damp (not wet) cloth to wipe as too much water 045508 Communicator Clearboard™ 019709 1” Ruled 019733 ½” Ruled will ruin the mat...... 2.25 2 .00 019734 ¼” Ruled 042633 ...... 1.00 0 80.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 413 Graph Board (1-8) Math Journal (K-6) 1-6 Number Dice (1-8) This pliable graph board measures 8.5” x This book isn’t what I expected. I thought I These twelve dice feature four primary colors 11.75” and is double sided for use with dry- would be spending time looking through a book (red, blue, green, and yellow) and are num- erase markers. One side displays a grid of that offered help in everyday math concepts. A bered one through six. There are three dice in squares 17cm wide by 26cm long. Each square journal of ideas proven to be effective. Not so! each color, and the numerical number is given in the grid is about half a centimeter squared, This is a spiral bound book of 60 double-sided instead of the traditional dots. Adding color to and squares are grouped into bolder squares of pieces of graph paper. The graph paper has ¼” your probability activities will give your chil- 10 x 10 squares. The other side of the board squares and is perfect for doing math problems. dren an added rolling challenge! – elise contains a similar grid that is about half the size Number alignment can be a real issue in math, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and then a circle that is 4.25” in diameter and and it’s so important for accuracy. Have your 016595 ...... 3.69 2 95. has measurement marks around the edges. The student do math problems on the pages in this circle can be used for drawing various angles book and you will have a record of past work Dice in Dice (PK-AD) or even constructing a clock. Though bend- and concepts they have covered. This allows Love board games, but hate having to chase able, the board is very durable, and the white, you and your student to use the book as a refer- after dice that fall on the floor when the two wipe-off surface can be used for many different ence. Voila! You have created your own Math dice collide on the board and ricochet in oppo- activities. ~ Rachel Journal! site directions)? Well, chase no more! This 3/4” 016674 ...... 1.99 1 .25 I know this is recommended for grades K-6, but six-sided die is made out of a transparent col- it would be helpful at any age. Use it for work- ored plastic and holds a tiny 5/16” solid white ing on fractions, place value, graphing, and so die inside. Shake and roll one die and you have much more. ~ Donna two numbers! Great for board games or math 040290 ...... 2.00 1 .75 activities! – elise CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Math Journal (1-AD) 036062 ...... 0 25. This handy little journal is the perfect accom- paniment to any math program. 64 blank pages Jumbo Dice in Dice (PK-AD) provide room for students to show their work 046960 ...... 1.00 0 80. when solving problems. Left-hand pages hold lines while the right hand pages are 1-cm graph Polyhedra Dice (1-12) paper. Inside the cover are helpful math tips - Colorful dice perfect for any math activity you terms describing number operations, common can think of! Both sets of ten dice come with math terms, 5 steps to solving word problems, two dice each in five bold colors (red, green, and a 12x12 multiplication table. ~ Steph black, blue, and yellow), and the numbers 033690 ...... 2.50 1 .75 are boldly printed on each side. Decahedra ☼Centimeter Grid Board (PK-12) dice have ten sides are numbered 0-9, and This economical dry-erase board has many Dice Dodecahedra dice have twelve sides numbered uses. It’s a glossy, flexible, two-sided sheet one through twelve. With these dice you’ll measuring 12” x 9” (and less than a mm thick). 12 Blank Cubes with 77 Stickers (K-AD) always be ready to roll! – elise CHOKING One side is blank white while the other contains These 12 blank cubes come in red, white, HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. a centimeter grid of 20 cm squares by 28 cm green and yellow (3 each). 77 square stickers 016201 Decahedra (10 sides) . 3.95 3 50. squares. Works well with any dry-erase marker. are included that you can write numbers, let- 016207 Dodecahedra (12 sides) 4.00 3 10. ~Rachel ters, dots, or other graphics on. Then, place the 045498 ...... 1.99 1 .00 stickers on the cubes to make your very own Dodecahedra (12 Sided) Dice set of 12 customized dice. These versatile cubes let you These dice are about the size of regular dice ☼E-Race Away Graphs ‘n Charts Dry Erase make your own games and activities and you but have twelve sides with numbers 1-12 Board (K-8) can also use them as replacement die. ~ Phyllis printed on the sides. Twelve dice are included. This double-sided, 12” x 9” dry erase board is CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. CHOKING HAZARD (1, 3). Not <3yrs. durable and good for a variety of uses. One side 036022 ...... 3.66 2 .95 040586 ...... 4.49 3 50. features a grid of .5” squares, with the grid itself measuring 10” x 6.5”. The other side features Counting Cubes manipulative-based instruction a 0-100 number line (in increments of 5), a This is a set of six blank white dice. You can blank circle to make pie charts (5” diameter), a use stickers or write numbers, letters or patterns Books Only blank 3-D bar chart (5 bars, 4.5” x 4.75”), and on them and then use them for counting, pat- an illustration of a ruler with inches and centi- terning, making up your own games and more. Thinking Kids’ Math (PK-2) meters shown (up to 6”). Made from the same ~Phyllis It seems that “Singaporean” methods are creep- material that helps make Formula One race CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ing into all sorts of math products. Finally, cars so light and speedy, this dry-erase board 036025 ...... 1.48 1 .15 these rather basic and commonsense methods is tough enough to withstand years of use and employed by most homeschoolers all along abuse. ~Rachel Dice – White with Black Dots (K-3) have a name – and they’re popping up in both 044915 ...... 10.99 8 .50 These white dice with black dots are great for core programs and supplemental materials. teaching probability and doing statistics. These These sets of write-on / wipe-off activity cards Venn Diagram/T-Chart Write & Wipe Desk are standard dice with six 1.5cm sides, perfect are a perfect example. They are formulated to Mat (K-5) for a variety of games, exercises, and activities. build math fluency – the ability to think about, Inexpensive and handy chart formats in a large You can buy a single standard die, or we offer know, apply and reason with math concepts. (11” x 17”) desk mat. Venn diagram shows a set of four. Some of the core tenets behind the activities overlapping blue and red circle with blanks for CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. found here are: titles atop. Chart relationships, discuss attri- 046261 ☼Single Die . . . . . 0 .15  Use of manipulatives (concrete), then butes, talk set theory. T-Chart is great for con- 036020 Set of 4 Dice . . . . 0.90 0 .80 illustrations (pictorial) for quantities before trast and comparison, pro and con lists, before using numbers (abstract). and after lists, etc. Although you can use either Dot Dice  Put understanding ahead of rote memo- a dry-erase or wet-erase marker, if using with Set of 12 (4 each) red, white, and green dot rization and computation. This will result wet-erase, use only a damp (not wet) cloth to dice. in children able to apply math concepts to wipe as too much water will ruin the mat. CHOKING HAZARD (1, 3). Not <3yrs. a broader range of contexts (“outside the 042635 ...... 1.00 0 .80 015326 ...... 2.69 2 .25 box”) rather than just getting problems right

414 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. in a math book. Hands-On Math (K-5) Counters & Activity Books  Concentrate on fewer topics in greater You don’t have to break the bank when it depth, rather than cover many topics at a comes to providing your child with a rich 2-Colored Plastic Counters surface level. Since many concepts are learning environment. Based on the belief that A great item that can be used to teach prob- transferable to other areas of math, this pro- children learn best with hands-on experiences, ability, counting, sorting, and basic math opera- duces greater gains this resource contains manipulative activities tions. One side is yellow, the other is red. Each  Instead of constant review of previously- to supplement any math program. Activities counter is 1" in diameter. learned topics, spiral each at a higher level use a combination of common materials (but- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. as the student progresses. tons, paper clips, egg cartons) and commercial 018732 Set of 10 ...... 0 50.  Check understanding at each step before manipulatives (pattern blocks, linking cubes). 018733 Set of 100 ...... 4.50 3 60. moving on to insure the child grasps founda- EACH BOOK (except noted) 20.99 14 .75 tional skills before learning the next building 017325 Grades K-1 (2nd Edition) Opaque Counting Chips (1-5) block concept. This revised edition contains over 200 200 flat plastic counters made out of solid-  Begin teaching pre-algebra concepts as activities divided into five main sections - colored plastic. They have a circumference of early as kindergarten. Numbers & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, 7/8" and come in four colors - red, blue, green, Each of the sets of 84 two-sided cards comes Measurement, and Data Analysis and and yellow. - elise packaged in a cardboard, file-type box with Probability. Students use the manipulative CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. tabbed dividers for Number and Operations, activities to learn about operations, place 015849 ...... 3.95 3 75. Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data values, estimation, sorting, measurement, Analysis and Probability. The glossy, 8½” x numbers, patterns, and so much more. Transparent Counters (1-5) 11” cards have strong visual appeal. They 019011 Grades 2-3 This set of 200 counters comes in four colors contain bright, kid-friendly illustrations along Over 200 activities on number sense, pat- - red, blue, green, and yellow. Each flat, disc- with progressively sequenced skill practice for terns, sorting and classifying, estimation, shaped counter has a circumference of 7/8" and each topic. Materials needed to use the card addition and subtraction, fractions, mul- is made out of a transparent plastic. - elise are shown at bottom. The back side of each tiplication and division, geometry, mea- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. card contains teacher information for the activ- surement, time, money, graphing, logical 015887 ...... 3.50 2 75. ity. These are divided into three parts: a Focus reasoning, and probability. statement that summarizes the objective; a 020677 ☼Grades 4-5 . . . . 12.99 9 .25 Transparent Counters (K-5) Model and Practice section with instructions Over 60 activities covering operations, These colorful counters are 3/4” in diameter for directing the activity, including scripted dis- place value, estimation, fractions, decimals, and are made out of transparent plastic. The cussion/questions; and Assess and Extend with percents, algebra, geometry, measurement, set includes 250 counters in six different colors follow-up practice and enrichment questions to and data analysis and probability. (red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and purple). both “set” the skill and test for mastery. See our – elise website for images. Dice Activities for Mathematical Thinking 016679 ...... 3.25 2 50. A 24-page teacher guide is also included. It (5-8) contains a skills index that relates sets of cards 047278 ...... 12.95 10 .25 Backyard Bug Counters to concepts within a strand; a student checklist Includes grasshoppers, bumblebees, beetles, of skills acquired by strand; Math Journal cover Candy / Food Themed Books spiders, dragonflies, and caterpillars, in six and page templates; and other helpful repro- shapes and colors. ducibles (five and ten frames, place value mat, Math Chef: 60 Math Activities & Recipes for CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. number lines, etc.). Kids (3-9) 003663 Set of 72 ...... 19.99 15 .50 These are wonderful, engaging skill-builders. A delightful way to introduce math concepts! If you’re using a more traditional approach to This book contains 14 chapters, each covering Backyard Bugs Pattern Cards (PK-1) math, you might consider working through these one math topic. Math concepts are explained These 16 double-sided, full-color cards help “on the side” with your child to infuse a little in terms of cooking, i.e. kitchen utensils, reci- children develop early math skills through of the Singapore approach into your program. pes, or food. Each chapter includes one set of shape, color, and pattern recognition. Use with I would also recommend them as vehicles for practice problems followed by several recipes Backyard Bug counters. Students put the color- readiness. These are fun enough to masquer- that apply the concept just learned. Recipes ful counters on the card to match pictures with ade as summer “play”, covering a card or two might ask you to convert an ingredient from counters or to finish patterns. There are four a day. They would be easy for an older sibling milliliters to cups, to precisely measure the difficulty levels on the pattern cards and some of to teach from, since directions are so clear and diameter of cookie dough balls, or to find the the more advanced patterns involve using more well-presented. Not only will it keep previously area of a brownie. Covers metric and custom- bugs, so students will either not be able to cover learned skills from going stale over the vacation ary measurement, volume, weight, temperature, each picture in the pattern before continuing it months, but it will prepare your child for the multiplication, division, estimation, fractions, on their own, or (if they really want to cover all next year’s math instruction. percents, area, diameter, and circumference. the pictures) they will need an additional set of My sample set is for the PK-1 level. I have - Anh Backyard Bug Counters. listed materials needed beneath that level. 023661 ...... 14.95 11 .95 003664 ...... 7.95 6 25. Many of these are standard math manipulatives you may already own; some can be substituted Friendly Farm Animal Counters for with similar items (like using Scrabble tiles Soft rubber barnyard animals in six shapes, six for letter tiles). colors, and two sizes (mamas and babies). EACH SET ...... 39.99 28 .95 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 047222 Foundations for PK-1 003056 Set of 72 ...... 19.99 15 .50 Materials needed: craft sticks, transparent counters, 2-color counters, Counting bears (in Friendly Farm Pattern Cards (PK-1) 3 sizes), connecting cubes, dry erase marker, Apple Fractions (PK-2) Practice pattern and sequencing skills! This set dice, base ten units and rods, dominoes, attri- There are almost as many different kinds of of 15 double-sided activity cards (30 activities bute blocks, pattern blocks, buttons, number apples as there are ways to slice them up! This total) should be used with Friendly Farm Animal tiles, balance scale, paper clips, toy cars, book teaches just as much about apples as it Counters in six colors. Each card provides the letter tiles does about fractions. Wonderful illustrations first five animals in a sequence. Your child must 047224 Kindergarten show fractional pieces up to tenths. Are you predict the color, size, and animal of the next 047223 First Grade getting your 8/4 cups of fruit a day? ~ Anh item in the sequence. ~ Anh 047225 Second Grade 000927 ...... 5.99 4 .35 013359 ...... 7.95 6 25.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 415 Friendly Farm Math Activity Set (PK-2) Baby Bears Balance Set (PK-3) ☼Wild Animals Counters (PK-5) 046957 ...... 16.99 13 .25 Introduce young students to weight and mea- Contains giraffes, gorillas, camels, kangaroos, surement with this durable set from Learning elephants, rhinos, hippos, tigers, lions and bears Mini Motors Resources. Included is the actual balance, in six colors (red, blue, green, yellow, purple, Includes helicopter, train, boat, airplane, car, which measures 16.5” x 6.5” x 6”. It holds and orange) for a total of 120 pieces. These rub- and bus. If you are using these with the Mini two clear plastic buckets that can be removed ber counters measure approx. 2”. ~ Lisa Motors Activity Cards you will need to substitute easily for emptying and allows students to see 045993 ...... 19.95 14 .95 the helicopters for the fire trucks pictured on the what they have placed inside. Any dry or liquid cards, as cards and counters are from different material can be measured in the buckets. Lids suppliers. are included, which you can snap on top of the Sorting Circles CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. buckets and use as measurement platforms. The 003059 Set of 72 ...... 15.95 10 .50 base of the balance scale has a built-in drawer Desktop Sorting Circles (PK-5) to use as storage. In case you need something Grouping circles are a wonderful teaching Mini Motors Activity Cards (ages 3-6) to weigh and balance, this set comes with some tool. This set includes three 10” circles; one of This set uses the Mini Motors counters to teach cute little bears that will certainly do the trick. each in red, yellow, and blue. These desktop kids counting, sorting, and matching. Colorful There are 102 bears in six rainbow colors (17 circles could also be used with your favorite activity cards feature 22 engaging activities and of each color) and each bear measures 1” and math manipulatives, letter or word tiles, and an accompanying activity guide holds teaching weighs 4 grams. This is a very handy set that more. Just think of the possibilities! ~ Donna notes. No Mini Motors counters are included, will help students have fun while they learn 039134 ...... 2.99 2 35. but you will need them to complete the activi- about balance and measurement. ~ Rachel ties. Please note that the Mini Motors counters CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. sold above are from a different manufacturer 040593 ...... 29.99 22 .95 Color Tiles than the cards. Where the cards picture a fire truck, you would need to substitute the helicop- Three Bear Family Pattern & Sequencing Cards Color Tiles ter from the Mini Motors set. ~ Steph (PK-1) Plastic 1”, set of 100. 026904 ...... 9.99 7 .75 Give your youngster a head start on pat- 018746 ...... 4 25. terns and logic with these colorful pattern Pet Counters (PK-3) and sequencing cards. This set contains 15 72 plastic counting, matching, and sorting double-sided cards for use with Three Bear Learning Links counters in the shape of household pets: dog, Family Counters. Counters are used to physi- cat, fish, rabbit, bird, and guinea pig. The cally duplicate the pattern printed on each card. Learning Links soft, washable counters measure approximately Occasionally, an activity card will ask your Brightly-colored links form chains when 1.25” and come in six different bright colors. child to predict the next bear (both size and attached. Fun for kids to play with, but also Plastic storage tub included. color) that best fits the pattern. ~ Anh great to use in measurement activities, sorting, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 015886 ...... 9.99 7 .75 counting, and patterning. Links are each 1 5/8" 005318 ...... 19.99 15 .50 x 3/4", elongated ellipses with opening on one Three Bear Family Sorting Activity Cards side for linking. Set includes 100 links in red, (PK-2) blue, green and yellow. Whether it's at a picnic, during a relay race, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. or on a walk through the country, Three Bear 015333 ...... 3 25. Families sure know how to have fun! 22 full- color activities practice matching and sorting by color and size, classifying, ordering, patterns, Pattern Blocks & Activity Books and counting. These activity cards are for use with Three Bear Family counters in six colors. Wooden Pattern Blocks (PK-8) ~ Anh Oh, the feel of a nice, thick (1 cm.) wooden Teddy Bear Counters (PK-AD) 025220 ...... 11.95 9 .25 pattern block! Don’t tell your children that Learn to count with these lovable plastic teddy these aren’t just toys! The bright, enticing bear counters. This set has 100 hard plastic primary colors seem to draw even the smallest counters in the shape of teddy bears. They Teddy Bear Counters at the Fair of our children into play. Proportioned shapes come in blue, green, yellow, and red - 25 Here are several games teaching a handful of allow for the construction of infinite designs. counters in each color. They also come in a early math concepts to younger kids, all using Even before they begin to use them for “work” re-sealable bag for easy storage when you are the ever popular teddy bear counters. This on symmetry, congruence, similarity, measure- done counting! - elise reproducible book provides introduction and ment, fractional relationships, counting, sorting, 018735 ...... 12.99 9 .25 directions for tons of activities and games to and geometry, they are discovering the unique play. The book is divided into nine sections; relationships between the blocks and getting Three Bear Family Rainbow Counters exploration, patterns, early number sense and plenty of experience in patterning and spatial Adorable plastic bears in three sizes, three place value, addition and subtraction, multi- problem-solving. We’ve had hours of enjoy- weights, and six colors (red, orange, yellow, plication and division, fractions, measurement, ment with our set and, with 250 blocks to the green, blue, purple). Baby bear weighs 4 puzzles with games and investigation, and bucket, there’s enough for several children to grams, mama weighs 8 grams, and papa weighs graphing and interpreting data. Each section construct or work simultaneously. 12 grams. Proportional weights allow use on has between two and nine different games to aid CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. balance for measurement discoveries (“How in teaching the different concepts. The creative 015445 ...... 34.75 18 .50 many babies weigh as much as mama and "fair" games are captivating and normally require papa?”). We recommend doing these activities little more than teddy bear counters. If they do Other Pattern Block Sets: on a pan balance, not a teeter-totter type bal- need additional materials, they are simple, such 018743 Set of 100 .5 cm .-thick solid ance where placement of the bears is crucial as paper clips, containers, construction paper, plastic ...... 8.50 6 75. (and potentially frustrating for young children). etc. Now you can use those bears for more than 018744 Set of 250 1 cm .-thick solid Rainbow set includes 24 papa, 24 mama, and just counting. - Melissa plastic ...... 19.49 14 .25 48 baby bear counters and is packaged in a 010131 ...... 7.99 6 .95 015343 Wooden set of 250 - Bagged handy storage bucket. (no container) . . . . 23 .95 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Teddy Bear Counting (PK-2) 017270 Set of 250 .5 cm-thick solid 003057 Set of 96 ...... 17.99 12 .95 047239 ...... 7.95 5 .95 plastic ...... 12.50 8 50.

416 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Pattern Blocks and Boards (PK-3) simple concepts and building to more complex. Yet another great way to use a classic favorite! For example, the Algebra section begins with Well-built wooden box features vivid, colorful simple patterns and sequences and culminates patterns displayed attractively on 10 wooden with an activity titled “Guess the Robot’s Secret” panels. Set includes over 100 wooden pat- which introduces functions. So while “playing” tern blocks in 6 different shapes and colors to and having guided fun with pattern blocks, your replicate the pattern shown. Not just fun play- child is getting some real meat in their math things, pattern blocks can also be used as basic diet. The groundwork you lay here will pay off math manipulatives to teach geometric shapes later when some of these mental connections and relationships, symmetry, fractional relation- are already in place for higher level math work. ships, counting, sorting, creativity, spatial prob- 013718 ...... 11.95 9 50. lem solving, and the list goes on ... Pattern Block Trays (PK-8) 011915 ...... 16.99 13 .75 Advanced Pattern Block Book (3-6) Triangular and hexagonal trays to hold pattern 026385 ...... 12.95 10 .25 blocks for children to experiment and build Primary Pattern Block Task Cards (PK-2) mosaic designs. Though restrictive in that they Create unique geometric designs using pattern Patternables (K-6) form an outside design border, the advantage is blocks and task cards. These fun task cards If you enjoyed Tangrammables, you’ll appre- that the blocks stay put. We tested these with depict pattern block design outlines, and ask ciate this book. Having a slightly broader age- our old set of wooden pattern blocks. The tri- children how many and what type of blocks are range, this 64-page activity book of “building angular tray worked alright, though it was a little needed to fill in an outlined design, to continue plans” for objects and animals will help your tight. Working with the hexagonal tray was a design, or to complete other tasks. Pattern children get the most out of the blocks. frustrating! After many unsuccessful attempts block outlines are true-to-size, so children can 007872 ...... 9.99 7 75. at jamming the last few blocks in, we got the lay pattern blocks right on the card to solve the bright idea of switching to plastic blocks. You problem, or create a design. This set includes Pattern Block Activities (K-8) know, that little bit of paint really makes a dif- 22 single-sided 8.5" x 11" task cards and instruc- These binders provide grade-appropriate activi- ference! We found that the .5 cm plastic blocks tions. ~ Anh ties to be used with any standard set of pattern worked the best; we had no trouble with these. 019872 ...... 12.95 10 .75 blocks; activities that will make students think, The blocks slid right in and were a pleasure not just answer questions. Each book begins to work with. So, if you have plastic pattern Pattern Block Activity Cards (PK-3) with an explanation of how to use the book, blocks - these will be a great addition! (The set This pack comes with twenty color-coded how to use pattern blocks, and a list of things of 250 blocks works better than a set of 100, cards showing different arrangements that you to observe in the student. The books are divided as you have more blocks to work with). If not, can create with your own set of pattern blocks. into sections by concepts. and you like the concept, you'll have to invest Each card is 8 5/8” x 11” in size and made out Primary (K-3), contains reinforcement activities in a set of plastic blocks to use them. My testers of a sturdy card stock. A flower, tropical bird, for matching shapes, filling shapes, patterns, (Stephen and Janine) kept at it for hours! space shuttle, and owl are just a few of the symmetry & motion, tessellations, perimeter, 015341 Hexagonal Tray . . . . 5.99 4 .75 creative arrangements included. These cards area, fractions, and additional challenges and 015342 Triangular Tray . . . . 5.99 4 .75 will entertain your young children and maybe games. Almost 200 reproducible activity cards even inspire them to make some designs of their cover the many concepts. Each section begins Magnetic Foam Pattern Blocks own. – elise with teacher notes and answers to selected Combine the fun of magnets with the versatil- 037520 ...... 9.99 8 .50 questions. Grades 4-6 and 6-8, students cover ity of pattern blocks. Use them for math pat- the concepts of polygons and problem solv- tern block activities or just for fun. Set of 200 Magnetic Pattern Blocks (PK-6) ing, patterns and tessellations, perimeter, area, includes activity booklet. ~ Megan EACH SET ...... 17.99 13 .95 fractions, symmetry and motion geometry. At CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 047840 Alphabet this level there are over 100 pages of thinking 017733 ...... 12.95 10 .75 047841 The Farm pattern block exercises. We usually associate 047842 Transportation pattern blocks with young children, but don’t be Pattern Block Foam Magnets & Board 047995 Zoo Animals fooled! These are really challenging exercises. No more hassling with pieces shifting out of Pattern blocks aren’t included with these bind- place. Smethport has come out with two dif- Pattern Block Book (K-3) ers. However, in the back of each of them are ferent sets of magnetic pattern blocks. This set Armed with this book and a small set of pat- pages of printed patterns that you can copy onto includes 200 1/4” thick, magnetic foam pattern tern blocks, you’ll be ready to have some fun colored paper and cut apart as an inexpensive blocks. They also offer a magnetic board for with your young one exploring all kinds of alternative. The 3-ring notebook format makes you to work on. The two-sided, 9” x 12” board math concepts. Similar to the Math Discoveries use and copying much easier. The activity card has a plain white side if you want to “free-style,” books, this volume has a little broader range pages are printed on thicker paper, so they or the other side has 1” triangles in a graph- while retaining the fun flavor of those explora- will hold up. This is another great product that paper-like layout for neat and organized pattern tions. Every “lesson” has a Focal Point which would enhance any math program. ~ Donna making. Whether you use the magnetic pattern explains its goal. This is followed by a short 038888 Primary (K-3) . . . . 41.94 37 .25 blocks on your refrigerator or on the board, materials list (usually just pattern blocks) and 042349 Grades 4-6 . . . . . 38.34 33 .95 you’ll be glad you went magnetic! – elise instructions for leading the activity. A nice addi- 038880 Grades 6-8 . . . . . 38.34 33 .95 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. tional feature is the Guided Learning section 037008 Magnet Board . . . . 4.99 3 .95 which gives you a little scripted dialogue to use 037010 Foam Pattern Blocks (200 pc .) after the activity. An extension activity is also ...... 12.99 10 .25 provided at the bottom of each teacher page which invites you to “Explore More with PB” Magnetic Pattern Block Set (PK-5) (PB being a little mascot character). Facing this For home, school, car, or vacation - this is teaching page is the activity page itself – very classic fun that is easy to take wherever you go! crisply and cleanly done. While the activities The kit includes 120 magnetic wooden shapes are fun and informal, the amount and breadth in 6 different colors, 12 durable pattern cards, of learning is impressive. After an exploration a hand-painted magnetic board, and a clear- and discovery unit, this 133-page volume covers plastic zippered carrying case. Board measures numbers & operations, geometry, measurement, 14.5” x 12” x 1.5”. algebra and probability & statistics. Activities 039277 ...... 19.99 16 .25 within these units are orderly, beginning with See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 417 Tangrams & Activity Books ☼Magnetic Tangrams (PK-AD) Attribute Blocks Desk Set (PK-AD) Challenge your problem-solving and shape This economy set of blocks is pretty much like Tangrams, plastic (K+) recognition skills with this collection of 150 tan- the “name brand”; same sizes, shapes, colors, We have used our tangrams so much! We’ve gram puzzles. It includes tangrams in two sizes. and number of blocks. They will work equally used them with reproducibles, games, to invent The larger set is standard-sized and can be used well with any of the activity books we sell. new “puzzles,” and in church activities. The on any flat magnetic surface like the included The main difference is the lack of a nice stor- entire family likes to sit down and “race” to play board, refrigerator, or file cabinet. The age case. Blocks are in a black, plastic sorting solve a tangram puzzle — helps us keep our four smaller sets can also be used on any mag- tray (flimsy) inside a box base. This should be visual thinking skills sharp! The kids love to netic surface but are particularly ideal with the adequate for home use, however, and you will beat out mom and dad, which is one reason this playing board (which measures 6 ½” x 6 ½”) to save some money in the bargain. kind of activity is so great — it isn’t necessarily keep kids entertained and engaged during times CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. age that wins, but perception. Tangrams come of travel. Puzzles are of all difficulty levels, and 042604 ...... 15.49 11 .95 in 6 different colors (red, blue, yellow, green, some of the more challenging ones may require orange, and purple). We’ll assort colors if you more than one set of tangrams to complete. The Attribute Block Thinking Activities (K-3) order more than one set. only problem I see with this product is that there 047888 Sequences ...... 9.95 7 75. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. is only one board included; kids may just have 047887 Analogies ...... 9.95 7 75. 010884 ONE SET . . . . . 1.50 0 .90 to wait their turn to enjoy the fun of tangrams! TANGR4 FOUR SETS (one each color) Solutions provided. Hc, 48 pgs. -Enh ...... 4.40 3 .00 023811 ...... 12.99 10 .75 Cuisenaire Rods & Activity Books

Before a child can grasp the abstract ideas "Quiet" Tangrams (K+) Pentominoes & Activity Books needed for computational skills, the concrete Soft manipulatives, made of thick foam, that foundation must be laid. These colorful rods, don't go sliding all over the activity books! based on a 1 cm. unit, accurately portray the Relatively noiseless, tactily satisfying, they are Pentomino Puzzle Book (1-5) volume of a number. They encourage tactile easier for children to work with because they A pentomino set includes 12 different shapes, manipulation of numbers and model-building, tend to stay put. each made up of varying arrangements of 5 patterning and spatial discovery. Rods are CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 1-inch squares. This puzzle book contains over flexible - they can be used to model almost 020650 4 sets in 4 colors . . . 4.95 3 .95 75 puzzles in 9 categories varying in difficulty to any mathematical concept and develop a wide challenge the beginner to the most avid pentom- variety of skills. ino-ist. Puzzles consist of an outline in which McRuffy Tangram Adventure (K-4) you must place some or all of the blocks within. Mathematics Made Meaningful (PK-8) This excellent tangram puzzle book contains Shapes vary from animals to squares to random This kit comes with 155 rods, a self sorting 120 puzzles in 60 different animal and nature formations. In the easiest puzzles, interior lines tray, 50 activity cards, a wall poster, and an designs. The puzzles are given in two formats - show where to place the blocks; in the more 80-page teacher’s manual. Beginning with some one with lines showing the proper placement of difficult ones, the inside is blank, leaving you early games, the concept activity cards include the tangrams within the puzzle outline for young to puzzle together the pieces. A cardstock pen- patterning, set theory, a step-by-step introduc- children, and a puzzle with a blank interior for tomino set is included in the back so you have tion to basic operations and fractions using the the more advanced student to try to fit all the everything you need to keep busy. The spiral rods, as well as more advanced topics. You may pieces into. There's plenty of puzzles here to binding allows you to lay the book flat and work want to use these each year with your children, entertain everyone, and just in case you don't right on top of the pages, or you can reproduce going as far into the activities as their abilities have a set of tangrams in the house (we won't the sheets for multiple children. ~ Steph allow. Everything you need to get started with tell), they've also included two copy masters 032712 ...... 13.95 9 .15 Cuisenaire rods is right in this box! Our “best to make your own tangrams, one on sturdy value.” cardstock if you would just like to cut them Pentomino Set 004967 Plastic Rods ...... 38 .95 out. Suggestions for use with different levels of Test your spatial logic skills with pentominos! 014674 Wooden Rods ...... 41 .95 children also included. - Jess Use with the Pentomino Puzzle Book above or 029626 ...... 13.95 9 .15 challenge yourself to make your own puzzles. “No Frills” Rods The set contains 12 different shapes made up of These sets each contain 155 rods contained in 5 one inch squares. ~ Enh a bucket. Use with Miquon Math Labs materials Tangrammables (K-4) CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. or any of the other activity books/kits available. We’ve really enjoyed using this reproducible 007910 ...... 2.83 2 .35 Also good for supplementing your rod supply book over the years! Tangram pieces are placed if you have several children using rods at the directly on top of outlined “tangrammables” on same time. large, 8½” x 11” sheets — a plus for younger Attribute Blocks & Activity Books CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. problem solvers. Sheets are organized from 006380 Plastic rods . . . . 19.99 15 .50 easy to hard in this 96-page book. Includes 1 008265 Wooden rods . . . 24.99 19 .25 plastic tangram set. Attribute Logic Blocks (PK-8) CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Explore sets, classification, and relationships Connecting Cuisenaire Rods 012840 ...... 10.99 8 .50 using attribute logic blocks. Desk set of 60 plas- Connecting Cuisenaire Rods have all the func- tic blocks come in 5 shapes, 3 colors, 2 sizes, tionality of traditional Cuisenaire rods and more. and 2 thicknesses. Build “attribute” trains with The rods can connect to one another, sort of like Magnetic Tangrams only 1 attribute the same (or only 1 different), Lego pieces, and they have unit markings on This is a set of four brightly colored (green, or 2, etc. Classify pieces based on common one side of the rod, making it easier than ever yellow, red, and blue) magnetic tangram sets characteristics, build overlapping and intersect- to introduce concepts like addition, division, containing seven different shapes each (twenty- ing sets. Helps children develop awareness and fractions. The Intro Set includes 74 plastic eight pieces total). Over fifty mind challenging of logical relationships. Comes with sorting/ rods, a storage tray, and a teacher's booklet. puzzles are included for you to solve using the storing tray and instruction activities booklet. The Small Group Set contains 155 plastic rods shapes. These tangrams are made out of quality (Here’s a handy tip from one of our resource- in a storage tub. ~ Anh vinyl and are waterproof and washable. – elise ful customers... the lid for the blocks can also CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. double as a stencil!) 024117 Intro Set (74 Rods) 13.99 10 .75 037014 ...... 5.99 4 .75 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 024116 Small Group Set (155 Rods) 007935 ...... 19.99 13 .95 ...... 22.99 17 .75

418 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Introduction to Cuisenaire Rods (74 Rods) Intermediate Idea Book for Cuisenaire Rods Number Chart 1-100 Get acquainted with rods! Set contains 74 rods (3-5) Number chart measures 17" x 22" and is and a Learning with Cuisenaire Rods Teacher Play Place Value Bingo, solve the Tower of printed on sturdy cardstock. Number grid is Guide. Use for a single child with Miquon or Logic Game, and learn how to model divi- printed in yellow with a blue border around the other activity books/kits. sion with remainders - all using Cuisenaire edges of the chart. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Rods. This resource manual contains 85 dif- 025296 ...... 1.99 1 50. 002153 Plastic rods . . . . 12.99 10 .00 ferent learning activities for Cuisenaire Rods. 014675 Wooden rods . . . 16.99 13 .25 Activities cover the following topics: numbers Magnetic Hundred Number Boards and Tiles & operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, Hundred number boards are versatile manipu- Magnetic Cuisenaire Rods (Set of 64) (K-5) and data analysis & probability. Group activi- latives. When coupled with hundred number CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ties can usually be completed individually, but tiles, even more so. This set adds a magnetic 046965 ...... 16.99 13 .25 games typically require at least one additional quality to the mix, giving you hundred number player. Teacher's notes describe each activity tiles that don't shift, move or fall. This greatly Cuisenaire Rod Storage and Sorting Tray and provide possible discussion questions, as reduces the frustration level for a younger child. You have asked and asked, and finally, here it well as 22 worksheet masters. 120 pgs. Plastic tiles on a non-magnetic board just don't is! A sorting and storage tray for your Cuisenaire 015844 ...... 14.99 11 .75 stay put - and it's sometimes difficult to place rods. This is the same thing as the white plastic the smaller tiles on the grid spaces. These mag- tray that comes in the Making Math Meaningful Cuisenaire Roddles (3-6) netic "boards" are about as thin as cardstock, sets, now available as a separate item. If you What's a roddle? It's a way to develop a vari- laminated for durability, and are available in have purchased a “no frills” set of Cuisenaire ety of mathematical concepts using Cuisenaire blue or white. Boards measure 16" square with rods, you can use this tray to keep the rods rods in a non-threatening game situation. This a 10 x 10 grid of 1-100 numbered 1½" squares organized and separated. The tray is designed set contains 16 different game boards. 4 of - providing ample writing space on the reverse, to hold the small group set of 155 pieces. Kids these involve problem solving with patterns, blanked grid side. Use with any dry erase love to organize the rods in the tray too! 4 are two-player games that practice spatial marker, or a set of magnetic 1-100 tiles, sized 003196 ...... 1 .75 perception and strategy, and 8 are maze-like for this board (tiles not included with boards; boards that require solving riddles to create these are sold individually below). paths. These activities incorporate visual, The tiles are flat and adhere well to the spatial, and intuitive right-brain functions with board. They are white, so are nice to use with verbal, specific, and logical skills of the left a colored board if using for skip counting or brain. A motivating and challenging learning number-patterning on the numbered side. Also tool to use! The instruction booklet describes available is a set of blank 1½" square tiles, which what mathematical concepts are developed or further extends the board's usefulness. For reinforced in each game, provides pre-game instance, put numbers on these tiles to create Cuisenaire Rod Track activities and post-game thinking skills, and a multiplication table (2 sets of 1-10, plus all A very useful addition to your Cuisenaire contains solutions. the products) on the blank grid. Or color the rod set! This 50-cm. track not only holds rod 024806 Activity Cards . . . . . 16 .95 tiles with marker and use for patterning or to “trains” in place, but 1-cm. markings allow for 024805 Instruction Book . . . . 4 .95 create bar graphs. Decorate with symbols to easy number equivalent of length. Great for create pictographs. An interesting suggestion working with larger numbers in all four basic supplied by the publisher is to create a picture operations. Hundred Number Boards & Activity Books using blank tiles on the numbered side of the 014565 ...... 3 .95 board. Then, create a list of equations for your student to solve. Give your child the problems, 1-cm Graph Paper Pad Hundred Number Chart board and blank tiles and have them cover their Versatile graph paper for recording rod pat- Laminated chart from 1-100 in 1” squares. answers with blank tiles, recreating the picture. terns, measurement, place value and more. Blank grid on reverse. 014137 Blue Board . . . . . 12.00 9 95. We use ours for number lines, charts, graphing 018739 ...... 0 .65 014138 White Board . . . . 12.00 9 95. coordinates, drawing to scale, laying out cross 014140 Numbered Magnetic Tiles stitch patterns, room layouts, linear and area (1-100) ...... 15.00 12 .25 measurements, fractions, and a myriad of other Hundred Board – Laminated (PK-K) 014136 Blank Magnetic Tiles (set of 100) things! Once you’re used to having this help- This hundred board is a versatile math manipu- ...... 15.00 12 .25 ful tool around, you’ll always keep a spare pad lative. One side features a chart of 1” squares handy! Pad of 100 sheets. numbered from 1-100. The other side features 012626 ...... 7.99 6 .25 the same grid, but with blank squares. The 1-100 Activity Book (PK-2) lines between the squares are not as bold as Wow! Look at all the neat stuff you can do Idea Book For Cuisenaire Rods at the Primary other charts we carry and the board features with a hundred number board! This book of 64 Level (PK-2) (lim quantity) a red, 1cm-wide border. Made of thin, glossy activities is divided into Readiness Activities, Not just a resource book, this program presents cardstock the board is fairly durable and is very Order and Comparison, Place Value Activities, mathematical concepts, via rods, to small chil- handy to have around. Measures 11” x 11.” Number Patterns, Addition and Subtraction, and dren. Activities progress from the concrete level 042608 ...... 0.80 0 .70 Multiplication. The inexpensive hundred num- to the pictorial level to the symbolic (numeri- ber board is a great manipulative to explore all cal) level and cover a wide range of concepts, kinds of skills, functioning as a number line and including basic operations. By using a variety Hundred Number Tiles (K-2) place value tool all in one. It facilitates learning of approaches, children are led to discover that A great complement to the hundred number to count, understanding number "volume" and there is more than one way to solve a prob- chart, these quality plastic tiles were one of makes it easy to see patterns in numbers, too. lem. The book is clear and easy to use, with Mark’s favorite math manipulatives when he Besides a board, you'll need hundred number complete lesson plans (one lesson per page) was learning to count to 100. Sorting them into tiles, transparent counters and opaque counters including materials needed, setting, teaching stacks of 10 helped him understand the concept in order to complete all of the activities. instructions, underlying mathematical concepts, of place value. Turning random tiles upside 015821 Book ...... 9.99 7 75. and appropriate age level. Each facing page down helped him learn “What’s between ___ 004371 Hundred Number Tile 15.95 14 .50 contains either a photograph or colored illustra- and ___?”. Tiles are the right size to fit in the 015849 Opaque Counting Chips tion depicting the use of rods in the lesson. A squares on the hundred number chart. “Dad, (200 in 4 colors) . . . . 3 75. good way to get started with rods! can we use the tiles today?” 015887 Transparent Counters . . 005104 ...... 14.99 11 .75 004371 ...... 15.95 14 .50 (200 in 4 colors) . . . 3.50 2 75.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 419 Linking Cubes (connect on 1 side) AllLink Cubes solitaire games and puzzles such as Fair Lucy, Cubes that connect on all sides, like Multilink Luzon, Polka Dots, Baronet, The Big Clock, Unifix Cubes Cubes. Compared to Multilink Cubes, I found Buccaneer, Castle Rock, The Jubilee, Squeeze, Unifix cubes have long been recognized as AllLink Cubes much easier to manipulate and and The Sultan. The book also contains infor- a manipulative of choice for teaching begin- snap together. One set contains ten each of ten mation about special sets, including Double-9, ning math concepts. While not as versatile as colors (white, black, brown, orange, yellow, Double-12 and a new Double-15 set, as well as multilinks, they are easier for small children to red, pink, purple, blue, green). ~ Anh ancient Oriental Dominoes, and the latest com- link together and take apart. There are a wide CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. puter games. Once you’ve learned the simple, range of sets and materials available to choose 017269 ...... 10.99 8 .50 basic rules, you’re off and running for hours of from. We have selected what we believe to be steely competition with friends or relaxing times the most useful, versatile, and inexpensive to Snap Cubes – Set of 100 alone. I’ll bet there are games in here even fill your needs. ¾-inch interlocking cubes in ten colors, ten Great-Grandma hasn’t heard of! CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. cubes per color. Despite the name, these cubes 004425 ...... 6.95 5 25. 000742 Prepacked Cubes . . 12.95 10 .25 don’t exactly “snap” together. It takes quite a bit Set of ten each of ten colors. of effort to connect two cubes, but connected Abacus & Activity Books 004087 No Frills Cubes . . 12.95 9 .00 cubes will not detach unless purposely pulled Same as above, but packed and bagged apart. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Wooden Abacus from bulk to save you money. 013362 ...... 12.50 9 .50 This abacus comes in a sturdy, self-standing frame. 100 beads in primary colors are strung in Mathematics With Unifix Cubes (K-2) Dominoes & Activity Books ten rows, each row with ten beads of the same EACH BOOK ...... 11.95 9 .50 color. 12" x 12" x 3". ~ Anh 047282 Grade 1 Colored Double-Six Dominoes 018439 ...... 14.99 12 .25 047283 Grade 2 Brightly colored wooden dominoes - 28 pcs 047284 Kindergarten in one of six assorted colors; sorry - no color ☼Abacus (PK-5) choice. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. This colorful plastic abacus features 100 beads Linking Metric Cubes (K-8) 015325 ...... 3.17 2 .25 in five different colors, with each of the ten 1000 (1 cm) cubes connected end to end rows containing ten beads of the same color. equals ____ ? You guessed it! One thousand Double-Nine Dominoes The sturdy plastic frame allows the abacus to be cm. So if you have ten colors – 100 cubes each A sturdy, 55-piece set of black dominoes to used either standing up or lying flat. Measures – you have ten meters in ten colors. And since help your child learn numeration, counting, 21cm x 20cm x 9cm. ~ Lisa each cube weighs 1 gram, you have 1000 grams addition, subtraction, and more. Use with the 045878 ...... 10.25 9 95. – in ten colors! Obviously, in this package of Domino activity books below, or even to play 1000, 1 g, 1 cm connecting cubes you could “regular” dominoes! Abacus manipulate a magnificent amount of mathemati- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. A side-to-side plastic bead abacus. There are cal learning. ~ Janice 004074 ...... 4.29 3 .50 10 wire rows of 10 beads each on a 9” x 8” 043325 ...... 25.14 22 .95 plastic frame. The most helpful feature of the Ivory Dominoes abacus is the use of blue and yellow colored Linking Cubes (connect on all sides) For those of you who prefer ivory dominoes, beads -there are 5 of each color per row- which we've now added these top quality dominoes. makes it more effective for all operations. Multilink Cubes 007425 Double Six . . . . . 7.00 5 .50 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Multilink cubes connect on all six sides, mak- 007424 Double Nine . . . . 15.95 12 .25 004083 ...... 12.99 10 .00 ing them a more versatile manipulative than the Unifix cubes. They come in ten each of ten Fraction Dominoes (4-AD) Activities for the Abacus Manual & Worksheets colors: black, white, brown, light blue, green, Get familiar with fractions, equivalent frac- (K-5) dark green, red, pink, yellow and orange . tions, and graphic representations of fraction A very complete manual to help you to use 018741 Set of 100 . . . . 12.65 10 .50 parts as you play a fun game of dominoes! This the AL abacus (above) to provide hands-on colorful card set comes with fifty-six, 3 1/8" x 5 experience for children in numeration, adding, Mathlink Cube Activity Books (K-6) 1/4" two-sided cards. Each card has two frac- subtracting, multiplying, dividing, etc. Use Mathlink/Multilink cubes are a very versatile tions on one side and a corresponding graphical with correlated worksheets that guide students manipulative since they can be attached on all representation of the fraction on the other. To through the process. Clear drawings show how sides. These activity books make use of the spice things up, there area also six wild cards in abacus is to be used. Reproducible. unique properties of multilink cubes in varied the deck that you can play at anytime! To play 011217 Manual ...... 20 .00 exploratory activities. The Primary Book has the game, you'll need two to four players, and 006255 Worksheets ...... 20 .00 activities to teach concepts of patterning and the object is to be the first player to play all of symmetry; counting and place value; addition your "dominoes!" You can play with either the Abacus Tiles and subtraction; multiplication and division; fraction side or the picture side. You choose! Set of 11 cardstock cutouts ready to be folded problem-solving and spatial reasoning; graphing A detailed instruction card is included with into hundred 10 x 10 squares. ~ Anh and probability; estimating and measuring; and instructions on how to play. This activity card 025478 ...... 5 00. fractions. The Intermediate Book covers prob- set will make it fun for your children to master lem solving, fractions, probability, and algebra- their fraction skills! - elise Base 10 Sets & Activity Books readiness. The book uses a discovery approach, 035403 ...... 2.99 2 .50 beginning with a question at the beginning of Non-Linking each exploration. First students think, then they Great Book of Domino Games (3+) “do”, using the mathlink cubes to try to solve Break out those dominos, ‘cuz here’s a com- Base 10 Set each of the 43 problems. I like the combination plete guide to dozens of domino games, with Everyone should have access to a Base 10 set of practicing math skills with learning problem endless variations in rules and styles of play. when studying place value. This is the most solving skills. Very well done. Try your hand at basic blocking games, includ- affordable one we could find. Contains 1 thou- 001227 Primary (K-2) . . . . 8.95 6 .95 ing Stretch, Doubles, The Fortress, Maltese sands cube, 10 “flats” (hundreds), 10 “rods” 001226 Intermediate (3-6) . . . 8.95 6 .95 Cross, Chickenfoot, and One-Arm Joe. Then try (tens), and 100 “cubes” (ones). Made of sturdy scoring games like Muggins, Five-Up, Sniff, All plastic with unit markings. Indispensable for Threes, Seven-Toed Pete, and Double-Header teaching base-10 concepts like “borrowing” and or the trump and trick game, Texas Forty- “carrying”. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Two with it’s many variations. Choose from 010882 ...... 24.99 14 .95

420 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Base Ten Rods, Set of 20 15 flats. A group set is also available if you're Geoboards & Activity Books This is a set of 20 standard base ten rods (10 working with more than one student. The group cm long, 1 cm wide). Rods are hard plastic, set includes 250 cubes, 70 rods, and 35 flats. Geoboard - 7", 5x5 pin, double-sided blue, and have centimeter marks etched in. Sets are composed of both red and blue blocks, Geoboards are useful for teaching shapes, 016136 ...... 4.60 3 .95 approximately half and half. A great tool for angles, area and perimeter. Made of sturdy “building” their understanding of numbers! plastic, these 7" square double-sided geoboards Centimeter Cubes 039826 Base Ten Starter Set 22.50 20 .50 come in assorted colors and include rubber These are standard base ten centimeter cubes 020197 Base Ten Group Set 49.95 45 .25 bands. One side has a 5 x 5 pin array, and the measuring 1cm x 1cm x 1cm. Set includes 20 039816 Cubes (pkg 100) Blue 4.25 3 .95 other side features a circular pin pattern. We’ll cubes, two each of ten different colors. 039817 Cubes (pkg 100) Red 4.25 3 .95 assort if you order more than one. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 039812 Flats (pkg 10) Blue 14.95 13 .75 018737 ...... 2.75 1 95. 016137 ...... 0 .50 039813 Flats (pkg 10) Red . . 14.95 13 .75 039819 Rods (pkg 50) Blue . 10.95 9 .95 Base Ten Starter Set 039820 Rods (pkg 50) Red . . 10.95 9 .95 Very similar to our "old" Base 10 Set above, but this one comes in assorted colors and has View-Thru Base Ten Blocks (1-6) 20 rods instead of the 10 included in #10882. This transparent, connecting Base Ten set is Units are 1cmx1cmx1cm. Pieces are all scored similar to the ClearView set above, but the set to show units and replacement (or additional) is designed for the blocks to link primarily to components are available below. the same type of block. Units link top to bot- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. tom, while flats feature linking areas only on 015312 Set ...... 39.99 30 .95 each end. Flats have linking areas in the four 015318 Decimeter Cube . . . 5.99 4 .75 corners. This makes it easy to link flats to flats, 015319 Flats, set of 10 . . . 11.50 8 .95 and rods to rods, but it would be more difficult 015320 Rods, set of 50 . . . 11.50 8 .95 to link units to rods with this set. Blocks are 015321 Units, set of 100 . . . 3.50 2 .75 translucent red and blue, allowing you to use different colors to represent different numbers in Base Ten Starter Set (Yellow) (K-6) the equation. The Starter Set includes 100 units Geoboard - 8 .25", 7x7 pin, double-sided Base Ten Blocks are used for numerous math (50 red and 50 blue), 30 rods (15 each of red This geoboard features a 7 x 7 pin array on activities. This bright yellow set is made of and blue), and 15 flats (7 of one color and 8 of one side and a circular design on the other. The durable plastic with 131 pieces in all: 100 1cm the other).CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. nearly 8" square geoboard also has a bigger "lip", cubes, 20 10cm x 1cm x 1cm rods, 10 10cm 020204 Starter Set . . . . . 20.95 16 .25 or outer edge making it nearly twice as thick as x 10cm x 1cm flats, and 1 large 10cm3 block. 020205 Cubes (pk 100) Blue 2.95 2 .30 our 5 x 5 pin geoboards. Even though most An activity sheet explains the value of using the 020208 Cubes (pk 100) Red . . 2.95 2 .30 geoboard activity books use 5 x 5 pin arrays, we Base Ten number system and provides 7 activi- 020211 Flats (pkg 10) Blue . . 13.65 10 .50 have added this one as a convenience for users ties to complete using the blocks. Stored in a 020214 Rods (pkg 50) Blue . . 8.95 6 .26 of the RightStart Math program. ~ Anh cardboard box. 020215 Rods (pkg 50) Red . . . 8.95 6 .26 026211 ...... 3 50. 002268 ...... 23.99 17 .50 Math Skills with Linking Base 10 Blocks (1-4) Double-Sided Geoboards (PK-5) A wonderful skills book to explore many These plastic geoboards are brightly colored Linking math concepts using the linking base ten set and sturdy. The 9” x 9” board features 121 described above. An introductory section pins, arranged in an 11 x 11 pin grid (num- Interlocking Base 10 Blocks acquaints students with the blocks and, through bered 0-10.) The reverse side features 137 pins This linking set is similar to blue set above, exploration, to discovery of the numbers they arranged in alternating rows of 10 and 11. This but blocks are constructed to link together top represent. From here, the book is divided into arrangement allows for the easy formation of to bottom (like LEGOs). This allows students to three Levels (corresponding to ITBS Levels 6-8). triangles, hexagons, etc. The 6” x 6” board has actually build models of numbers, giving them Varied activities explore counting, patterns and a 25-pin grid on one side, and a circle on the a real “feel” for base ten concepts. Not just sequence, place value, identifying coins, mea- opposite side with one pin in each corner of for place value, interlocking blocks also can be suring length, simple fractions, word prob- the board (outside the circle) and one pin in the used to model addition, subtraction, multiplica- lems, number sentences, interpreting graphs center of the circle. The geoboards are avail- tion, division, fractions, decimals, and percents. and tables, renaming and regrouping, and more. able in a variety of colors, and if you order more The Starter Set is blue and contains 100 unit Most (but not all) activities utilize blocks. than one, we will assort. ~ Rachel P. cubes, 30 rods, 10 flats, 1 decimeter cube and 015336 ...... 9.95 7 .75 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. a teacher's manual. The manual includes teach- 042606 Geoboard 6” x 6” . . . 2.75 1 95. ing ideas for several different math concepts. 042607 Geoboard 9” x 9” . . . 4.05 3 50. Individual pieces of the set can also be ordered Base Ten Place Value Mats seperately. These 11" x 17" paper worksheets help stu- Geoboard -11", 11x11 pin, double-sided 015316 Starter Set (Blue) . . . 20.95 18 .95 dents work in base ten (with or without blocks). Made of opaque colored plastic, this 9" square 015317 Units (set of 100) . . . 2.75 2 .50 Each pad consists of 25 sheets lined vertically in geoboard features an 11 x 11 pin grid. Assorted 039815 Rods (set of 10) . . . . 1.75 1 .60 columns for 1000's, 100's, 10's and ones. Each colors; rubber bands included. 015314 Flats (set of 10) . . . . 7.95 7 .25 column is headed with a pictorial representation 002768 ...... 4.95 3 75. 039811 Decimeter Cube . . . 3.25 2 .95 of the appropriate base ten block. Use as an aid for students to build numbers using blocks or Wooden Geoboard (2-8) ClearView Base Ten Blocks (2-9) perform basic operations. An attractive 8” geoboard with a 5 x 5 pin Base Ten with a difference! ClearView blocks 015311 ...... 4.99 3 .95 pattern. The board is half an inch thick with a connect just like the Interlocking set above, but black face and metal pins. ~ Anh blocks are transparent blue and red. The blocks 006189 ...... 3.95 3 10. snap together like LEGOs, connecting top to Base 10 Picture Cards bottom. This feature allows them to be used to 1.5" x 1.5" cards which each depict a base ten Geoboard Rubberbands (Assorted Colors/Sizes) model much more than base ten concepts! Use manipulative. This set contains 9 cube cards Need some extra rubberbands? This bag them for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and approximately 25 each of flats, rods, and includes a quarter-pound (approximately 250) of division, fractions, decimals and percents! The units. ~ Anh rubberbands in assorted colors and sizes. Starter Set includes 100 cubes, 30 rods, and 025591 ...... 2 .50 039135 ...... 5.50 4 25.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 421 Geometric Solids & Activity Books mid, a yellow cube, a purple rectangular prism, Mastering the World of Telling Time (K-4) a blue pentagonal prism, a blue pentagonal See full description under Skill-Specific / Time Geometric Solids pyramid, a green hexagonal pyramid, a green category, later in this section. Hardwood solids range in sizes from 2-3" hexagonal prism, an orange cylinder, and an 045504 Workbook . . . . . 15.95 11 .95 and help students explore geometric principles. orange cone. The 2D nets provide a great way 045503 Master Clock . . . . . 14 .95 Natural wood finish. to actually see the surface area of these shapes. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ~ Lisa Mastering the World of Fractions (1-5) 018738 12-pc . set . . . . . 14.99 11 .50 045992 ...... 29.99 26 .95 See full description in our Skill-Specific / 12-pc. set includes cylinder, cone, square Fractions category, later in this section. prism, rectangular prism, octagonal prism, Color Cubes 045506 Workbook ...... 11 .95 sphere, triangular prism (equilateral), cube, 045505 Master Fraction . . . . 17 .95 hexagonal prism, square pyramid, cylinder Color Cubes (wide), and hemisphere. Set of 24, 1" wood cubes in 6 colors (red, Build-It Cards (K-5) 016232 19-pc . set . . . . . 24.99 19 .25 orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple). Here’s another McRuffy manipulative to 19-pc set includes all shapes in the 12-pc CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. enhance any math program. This set includes set, plus a triangular prism (obtuse), square 024860 ...... 2.55 2 .35 twenty 2 ½” x 3 ¾” cards and a set of 20 mul- pyramid, parabola cone and ellipsed cone. ticolored centimeter cubes. Two or more views Colored Cubes of a design are shown on each card. The design Small Geometric Solids (Set of 8) Set of 102, 1" wood cubes in 6 colors (red, is printed in the colors of the cubes, so that Use these small solids to help students explore orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. students can easily duplicate the pattern. The geometric principles. All solids are about 1” CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. strategy is to build on a small piece of paper wide and made of hard solid plastic. Includes a 007908 ...... 14.95 13 .75 so the cubes can be turned easily. You are to sphere, cone, cube, square pyramid, triangular build the side view first, then turn the cubes to pyramid, cylinder, rectangular prism, and trian- see a second view. Only 10 cubes are needed gular prism. Other Manipulatives / Activity Books (one of each color) for each design. The addi- 031012 ...... 6.50 5 .50 tional cubes are for use with multiple students. ☼Abablocks (PK-2) Patterns in set 2 are more challenging than those ☼Geometric Solids, Plastic, 5 cm (PK-11) Abablocks are twenty sliding, wooden, num- of set 1. This is great for working on spatial This set of 17 green plastic geometric solids is bered cubes on two 21” rods (ensuring that awareness and visual acuity. ~ Donna perfect for students of all ages to reinforce tricky blocks will not rotate, just slide). They can be CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. geometry concepts. Each 3D piece measures 2” used with very young children to teach count- EACH SET ...... 4.99 3 50. high and 1-2” across. Shapes include a square, ing, skip counting to 5s, simple addition, sub- 040631 Set 1 042680 Set 3 pentagon, cylinder, hexagon, cube, cones, rect- traction, multiples and multiplication, division 040632 Set 2 angle, pyramid, and more. ~ Lisa and remainders, and least common multiples. 046112 ...... 32.99 15 .25 Kind of a cross between the number line and Flip Over Math (1-5) abacus, the blocks let children solve problems These unique flipbooks stand up like a flip View-Thru Geometric Solids tactually and visually. To perform simple addi- chart so that the activity instructions are con- This 14-pc set is ideally constructed for all tion, they just “slide” the number of blocks over veniently propped up, leaving your hands free types of liquid and solid measurement activi- then look at the answer on the last block in the to work with the manipulatives. Each flipbook ties. Green-tinted surfaces all include small, group. Missing addend? Slide the first group contains over 40 full-color activities based on 5 removable plug (for filling) and some have a over, then see how many more would need to different manipulatives. A variety of manipula- removable side (so another solid can fit inside). slide over to include the block with the sum. tives are used to ensure that the student has a Great for volume comparisons and relation- For subtraction, start with the number of blocks true understanding of each concept and can ships between various solids. Removable bases in the minuend slid over to the left, then slide transfer that learning. After each activity, check can also be used for plane geometry. Set is the number of blocks in the subtrahend to the your work by flipping the page over. The relational with smaller shapes being half the right. The last block remaining will have the manipulative tub includes 100 plastic pattern size of larger shapes. Shapes include: Large answer. Missing subtrahend? Just slide over blocks, 48 connecting people, 74 connecting square prism, small square prism, large rectan- the number of blocks in the minuend and the Cuisenaire rods, 100 plastic coins, and 200 gular prism, small rectangular prism, pentagonal number of blocks you’d need to slide back to bean counters. ~ Anh prism, large triangular prism, small triangular leave the difference is the missing amount. 025162 Addition & Subtraction (1-4) prism, square pyramid, triangular pyramid, Learning multiplication facts to 5’s will be easy ...... 19.99 15 .50 large cylinder, small cylinder, cone, sphere, and with sides of multiples of 2, 3, 4, and 5 painted 025164 Multiplication & Division (2-5) hemisphere. An 8-page activity guide is also (one multiple/color for each side of the cube)...... 21.95 16 .95 included. A solid value. 2’s are in blue, 3’s in green, 4’s in red, and 5’s 025165 Story Problems (2-5) 19.99 15 .50 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. in yellow. To count by 3’s, turn the abablocks 025166 Tub of Manipulatives 42.99 33 .25 015362 ...... 15.75 12 .95 to the green side. Every multiple of three will CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. be in green (other blocks just in natural finish). How many 3s in 18? A cinch to see with this Plastic Mirrors ☼Folding 2D/3D Geometric Solids—10 cm, 11 device. Just count the number of green blocks These small, durable mirrors are perfect for shapes (4-11) to 18. Divide 15 by 4? Go to the fours side completing a variety of math and science activi- Reinforce tricky geometry concepts with these (easier to tell groups of four here), push blocks ties dealing with symmetry, pattern blocks, and colorful, hands-on shapes. Each 4” x 4” 3D through 15 to the left, then push groups of four more. The thin mirrors are one-sided and made shape is made of clear plastic with a colorful, to the right (and count) until there are no groups from an acrylic-like plastic that is slightly flex- plastic, folding net housed inside. The durable of four left. Answer: 3 groups of 4 and 3 blocks ible and much harder to break than a typical plastic nets are creased and folded to fit perfect- remaining. Blocks that are colored on more mirror. Unlike many plastic mirrors, the reflec- ly inside the matching shape—when unfolded, than one side (like 12) are common multiples tion is clear and focused, not hazy and blurred. they sort of resemble mini gift boxes before they of the numbers corresponding to those colors. The single mirror measures 5” x 3”, and we also have been assembled. The bottom of each 3D I would describe this as a robust math manipu- offer a double mirror, which is hinged on the shape contains the name of the shape, plus a lative; it is a handy, sturdy, no-loose-pieces short side and measures 10” x 3” when opened removable panel for easy insertion and removal teaching device for demonstrating many math fully. These are great tools for your hands-on of the nets. The set contains 11 shapes in 6 dif- operations and concepts to young children (with math and science activities. ~ Rachel ferent colors, as follows: a red triangular prism, no choking hazard!). 039147 Single ...... 1.20 1 10. a red triangular pyramid, a yellow square pyra- 044802 ...... 13.95 12 .75 039149 Hinged Double . . . . 2.95 2 70.

422 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. GENERAL PRACTICE / REVIEW / 036039 My Book of Simple Addition (PK-1) Set 3: APPLICATION BOOKS The focus of this workbook is teaching the 047398 Fractions I concept of addition by having your child 047399 Fractions I Answer Key repeatedly tracing and reciting numbers and 047400 Measurement I Workbooks then gradually shifting to addition formulas 047401 Measurement I Answer Key including the numbers 1 and 2. 047402 Money I ☼Early Math Skills (PK-K) 023933 My Book of Addition (K-2) 047403 Money I Answer Key Help young learners build upon essential math This book helps children learn to add three, 047404 Problem Solving I skills with this varied collection of fun activities. four, five, and larger single-digit numbers 047405 Problem Solving I Answer Key Each activity focuses on one particular skill and in a step-by-step manner, enabling them to 047406 Time I includes an example problem so both student gain solid calculation skills without being 047408 Time I Answer Key and teacher have a clear understanding of confused about decimal places. EM3WBO Complete Set - Workbooks Only how to complete the exercise. Suggestions for 023971 My Book of Simple Subtraction (1-3) ...... 18.15 12 .50 extended learning activities are also provided. Through tracing and reciting numbers, this EM3WBK Set 3:Complete Set - Workbooks & Although these worksheets are not in color, the workbook will help your child develop an Answer Keys . . . . 18.20 12 .50 cute illustrations will keep children engaged in understanding of subtracting the numbers the exercise at hand. Reproducible. -Enh 1 through 5 from whole numbers up to 20. EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 7 .95 023975 My Book of Subtraction (1-3) 044200 Add & Subtract & Multiply & Divide Follow-up to My Book of Simple Subtraction. 044208 Learning Number to 99 Students practice how to subtract the num- 044209 Matching & Patterns Numbers to 5 bers 1 through 9, then reinforce this skill by 044213 Number to 10 – Adding & Subtracting learning how to subtract numbers 1 - 20. 044216 Shapes & Measurements 007972 My Book of Simple Multiplication (1-3) Intended for students who can add and sub- tract numbers up to 50, this book provides an introduction to multiplication by first practicing addition of the numbers (1+1+1) and then transitioning into multiplication. Multiplication facts for 1-5 are covered. ~~~~~~~~ Set 4: Early Math (K-2) 047413 Place Value II EACH BOOKLET ...... 3.63 2 .75 047414 Place Value II Answer Key Kumon My Book of . . Math Workbooks (PK-3) EACH ANSWER KEY ...... 0 .50 047417 2-Digit Addition & Subtraction Much like other Kumon workbooks designed 047418 2-Digit Addition & Subtraction for young children, these include 80 pages Set 1: Answer Key of colorful and inventive activities. The series 047376 Number Sense 047419 2-Digit Addition w/ Regrouping utilizes incremental mastery, so activities get 047377 Number Sense Answer Key 047420 2-Digit Add w/ Regrouping Ans Key progressively more challenging throughout each 047378 Readiness 047421 2-Digit Subtraction w/ Regrouping book, and from one book to the next. Children 047379 Readiness Answer Key 047422 2-Digit Subtraction w/ Regrouping will love the cute, rounded illustrations and the 047384 Shapes Answer Key stylish layout as well. 047385 Shapes Answer Key 047415 3-Digit Addition & Subtraction EACH BOOK ...... 6.95 5 .50 047382 Readiness for Problem Solving With Regrouping 036036 My Book of Easy Telling Time (PK-1) 047383 Readiness for Problem Solving 047416 3-Digit Addition & Subtraction w/ Children begin by filling in 1-12 around the Answer Key Regrouping Answer Key clock face and move on to telling time in EM1WBO All Set 1 Workbooks only EM4WBO Addition & Subtraction hours and half-hours...... 14.52 9 .95 Complete Set - Workbooks Only 036040 My Book of Telling Time (K-2) EM1WBK All Set 1 Workbooks & ...... 18.15 12 .50 A follow-up to My Book of Easy Telling Answer Keys . . . . 14.56 9 .95 EM4WBK Set 4: Addition & Subtraction Time, this workbook begins with a review Complete Set - Workbooks & of telling time in hours and half-hours and Answer Keys . . . . 18.20 12 .50 then quickly moves to minutes. Children Set 5: will practice counting to sixty, learn about 047423 Set 5: Fractions II 5-minute increments and quarters as well. 047424 Set 5: Fractions II Answer Key 042603 My First Book of Money: 047425 Set 5: Measurement II Counting Coins (K-2) Set 2: 047426 Set 5: Measurement II Answer Key Intended for children who can add numbers 047388 Addition 0-5 047427 Set 5: Money II up to 100 and who are familiar with the 047389 Addition 0-5 Answer Key 047428 Set 5: Money II Answer Key concept of money. Provides a great intro- 047390 Addition 6-10 . . . . 3.63 2 .95 047429 Set 5: Problem Solving II duction to coins and their value up to 100 047391 Addition 6-10 Answer Key 047430 Set 5: Problem Solving II Answer Key cents. Students count the cents for each 047392 Mixed Operations 047431 Set 5: Time II problem (5-12 problems per page) and write 047393 Mixed Operations Answer 047432 Set 5: Time II Answer Key the totals in blanks provided. 047394 Place Value 1 EM5WBO Set 5: Complete Set - Workbooks 042602 My Book of Money: Dollars & 047395 Place Value 1 Answer Key Only ...... 18.15 12 .50 Cents (1-3) 047396 Subtraction 1-10 EM5WBK Set 5: Complete Set - Workbooks & Provides practice for students who can add 047397 Subtraction 1-10 Answer Key Answer Keys . . . . 18.20 12 .50 numbers up to 200 and are familiar with EM2WBO Addition & Subtraction coins and their value. It introduces dollars Complete Set - Workbooks Only Ultimate Advantage Math (K-3) and practices counting monetary values ...... 18.15 12 .50 EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 6 95. over $1. Students count the dollars and EM2WBK Addition & Subtraction 047267 Grade K 047265 Grade 2 cents for each problem and write the total Complete Set - Workbooks & 047264 Grade 1 047266 Grade 3 in the blank. Answer Keys . . . . 18.20 12 .50

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 423 Total Math (PK-6) ☼Math Skill Builders (K-6) unit). If your child is confident in his answer, These comprehensive math workbooks offer This series provides a useful supplement to he can just check it. Otherwise, he can pull the review of all key math concepts for each grade any math curriculum for grades K-6 in the areas “hider” down to reveal instructional “hints”, giv- level. Each 350-page workbook holds dozens of number & operations, geometry, measure- ing him another chance to solve it for himself. of colorful, perforated worksheets that engage ment, data analysis, and probability concepts. After solving the problems in the unit, there’s a students and reinforce important concepts. The Reproducible activities support and reinforce Challenge Activity with a more complex prob- books are organized by topic, making it easy NCTM standards. lem to tackle, then a Unit Test. The solutions to to select and assign certain practice worksheets Each book ranges in length from 69 to 79 these Challenge and Test problems are not just to supplement your math program. Within pages, providing information concerning the answers, but include explanations and instruc- each topic are several activity sheets, provid- format of the book and how to use it, NCTM tions for solving. Finally, each unit ends with ing a range of diverse exercises that cover the standards chart, and a page for your personal a “Celebrate!” page suggesting a fun activity or concept through a variety of approaches. Clear notes. For every student page, you will also find treat for making it to the end of that base camp. directions and helpful examples guide students a teacher information page which includes the A “Tools” section in the back of the book has through the activity page, and each workbook skill or concept being presented and practiced, reminders, notes, and formulas to help students holds a colorful poster, fun stickers, and a com- the prerequisite skills required for that concept, in their climb up SCORE! Mountain. As an plete answer guide. Each book (not including and an answer key. added bonus, students can also SCORE! online PK) also contains tips on preparing for and tak- This series would be useful for teaching new as they complete each unit in the workbook. ing standardized tests, along with a test practice concepts, additional homework, assessment Students will receive a mountain climbing study section which mimics the concepts covered and opportunities, and remediation. ~ Donna partner and an additional set of 10 supplemen- format of a standardized test. EACH BOOK ...... 8.95 7 .05 tal questions for each base camp. At the end, EACH BOOK ...... 14.95 10 .95 045009 Grade K 045006 Grade 4 they’ll be awarded a certificate of achievement. 033594 Book PK 033589 Book 3 045003 Grade 1 045007 Grade 5 EACH BOOK ...... 10.95 7 95. 033593 Book K 033590 Book 4 045004 Grade 2 045008 Grade 6 042582 Grades K-1 042579 Grade 4 033587 Book 1 033591 Book 5 045005 Grade 3 042577 Grade 2 042580 Grade 5 033588 Book 2 033592 Book 6 042578 Grade 3 042581 Grade 6 Master Skills Math (K-6) Skill Sharpeners Math (PK-6) If you really like the Total Math series but could A colorful collection of varied practice activi- do without the standardized test practice that ties at each grade level to reinforce your basic comes with each workbook, then Master Skills math instruction. Each book has ten units with Math is exactly what you need. Using the same different themes, spiraling through skill strands. scope and sequence and even identical practice Every practice page has a sidebar notation to pages, this series contains only the practice por- help you identify its targeted skill. Coverage tion of Total Math. The activities in these col- looks pretty comprehensive. If you are using a orfully illustrated, reproducible workbooks are more hands-on approach, you could use these organized by topic with periodic review inter- to reinforce daily lessons. Otherwise, you might spersed throughout. In earlier grades, activities use the assessment tests at the end of each unit consist of a nice mix of hands-on tasks, such diagnostically, using practice pages for remedia- as coloring, cutting, and printing, as well as tion where your child has difficulty. Some test various practice exercises, like puzzles, riddles, questions are in standardized test format which and matching. For later grade levels, practice might be a plus if your child hasn’t had much of basic skills focuses more on computation and Summer Bridge Math Series (K-6) exposure to this format. These seem like lively, problem-solving. Simple instructions and exam- These reproducible workbooks from Carson- appealing books that would make math practice ples may be provided, but instruction is pretty Dellosa include fun worksheets that can help more motivating. limited. The goal of this series is basic skills improve math skills all year, but they are espe- EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 7 .50 practice and mastery as opposed to instruction. cially geared to provide practice for the summer 042346 PK 042341 Grade 3 However, there are some teaching suggestions months and to connect topics from grade to 042345 Kindergarten 042342 Grade 4 in each book. One last plus for this series is that grade. An assortment of worksheet formats is 042339 Grade 1 042343 Grade 5 the reduced-page answer key makes grading a presented, and students cover a wide variety 042340 Grade 2 042344 Grade 6 breeze. 128 pgs. ~ Anh of mathematical topics. Each book reviews EACH BOOK ...... 6.95 5 .10 the same processes and topics as the previous 034959 Grade K 034958 Grade 4 book, but at a higher difficulty level and with 034953 Grade 1 034955 Grade 5 additional topics. Assessment tests and incentive 034957 Grade 2 034956 Grade 6 contracts are included in each book. The K-1 034954 Grade 3 book covers numeration, addition, subtraction, DK Math Made Easy Workbooks (K-5) time and money, measurement, fractions, pat- Comprehensive workbooks that practice Score! Mountain Challenge Math (K-6) terns and geometry, statistics and graphs, prob- important math skills, as identified by NCTM Kaplan, a leader in test preparation, com- lem solving, and more. The 1-2 book covers the standards. These books can be used to supple- bines test-readiness with solid instruction and same topics plus advanced addition and sub- ment any math curriculum. The student is moti- practice in basic math concepts. These books traction and beginning multiplication. The 2-3 vated to complete each exercise with a sticker have a motivating format, bite-sized chunks, book adds multiplication and division to the mix progress chart. Each completed page earns a and online support, making them a good bet while the 3-4 book adds decimals and charts. gold star sticker (stickers are included). Parents' for solidifying those math “standards” at each The 4-5 book includes all the previous topics notes and reduced-page answer keys are located grade level. The motif is mountain climbing and then focuses on more advanced multipli- in the back. Very little instruction is provided with six “base camps”, each covering a math cation, division, and decimals. The 5-6 book on the workbook pages themselves so be sure strand. Kids are continually challenged to con- covers all the same topics plus some worksheets to check the parents' notes for teaching tips. quer SCORE! Mountain as they progress through on ratios and percentages. These workbooks Starting in the third grade, more computational the book. Text is addressed to the student, are great for filling the summer months or for practice is integrated into each workbook. Over including helpful sections on time manage- providing extra practice during the school year. 150 two-toned pages. ~ Anh ment, getting organized, and setting priorities Each book is 96 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel EACH BOOK ...... 14.99 10 .95 and goals. As such, there is no separate key; EACH BOOK ...... 8.95 6 50. 021947 Grade K 021944 Grade 3 just an answer “hider” to conceal the hints and 012120 Grades K-1 012117 Grades 3-4 021942 Grade 1 021945 Grade 4 answers at the bottom of each problem page. 012114 Grades 1-2 012118 Grades 4-5 021943 Grade 2 021946 Grade 5 There is only one problem per page (19 per 012115 Grades 2-3 012119 Grades 5-6

424 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Advantage Math (K-8) ☼Daily Math Practice (1-5) Subtitled: High-Interest Skill Building For Each book contains nine months (four weeks Home And School. These workbooks provide each) worth of daily exercises featuring activi- ample practice in each of the math skill areas, ties that practice the skill (days 1 & 2), use the slowly increasing in complexity and culminating words / vocabulary (days 3-4), and apply the in a "Put It All Together" section which reviews skill using critical thinking (day 5). Month end and challenges. There is also a Tracking Sheet reviews covering all the skills practiced during in each book for the student to record his/her the month are also included. At the lower lev- progress - earlier grades by filling in the appro- els, activities may span over a couple of days as priate circles, later grades by noting the score opposed to a new activity introduced each day. received for each exercise. Finally, there's Problems per activity range in number from 4 an answer key to quickly assess your student's to10. Reproducible, answers included. - Enh work. EACH BOOK ...... 15.95 12 .50 The following are the two books I had a 044279 Grade 1 chance to review, and should give you an idea Numbers to 100, counting to 100, addition, of what is offered in each grade level. The kin- subtraction, data, measurement & shapes, dergarten book covers counting, number sets, patterns, money, and time & dates. addition and subtraction, shapes and patterns, 044280 Grade 2 and measurement. The 4th grade book covers I Love Hands-On Math (1-5) Numbers & place value, addition, subtrac- number theory, estimation and number theory, Strongly visual workbooks with winsome tion, multiplication, money, measurement operations, measurement, geometry, algebraic manga-style characters take students through & time, patterns & fractions, graphs/data/ thinking, data analysis, and probability. ~ Tom all of the standards at each grade level. They probability, and geometry. EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 6 .95 cover all 15 content strands in each of the two 044281 Grade 3 028195 Grade K 028193 Grade 5 sections (one per semester). Strand-units vary Place value, addition & subtraction, multi- 028189 Grade 1 028194 Grade 6 in length and are subdivided into half-page plication, division, geometry, measurement, 028190 Grade 2 032189 Grade 7 “bites” of instruction, making these perfect to fractions, graphs/data/probability, and pat- 028191 Grade 3 032190 Grade 8 use for daily review and reinforcement. With terns. 028192 Grade 4 75 pages of instruction, that would provide 150 044282 Grade 4 days of systematic, self-directed learning. Each Multiplication, division, algebra, fractions, Math Skills (1-3) unit ends with an assessment page covering geometry & angles, decimals & money, EACH BOOK ...... 2.99 2 .35 material just in that unit. In the introduction, graphs/data/probability, perimeter & area, 023025 Grade 1 023052 Grade 3 the author says these are “meant to be practi- and measurement. 023044 Grade 2 cal in focus, thorough in coverage, rigorous in 044283 Grade 5 learning and fun for the students.” I think she Multiplication & division, decimals, frac- has succeeded remarkably on all counts. The tions & mixed numbers, percent, data, Premium Education Series Math (1-3) books are inviting, colorful, and friendly, but geometry, perimeter & area, algebra, and These math practice workbooks are designed not cluttered. All of the concepts that would be measurement. to build skills in grade-appropriate math skills learned at the respective grade levels are here. while helping children become familiar with The instruction is great – highly visual and well standardized testing formats. Each 160-page organized. Your child should need very little Singapore Math: 70 Must-Know Word workbook covers a variety of math skills. Early help from you to complete them. They remind Problems (1-6) elementary workbooks include place value, me of Developmental Math meets Singapore Singapore Math is becoming a household addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplica- Math because of their presentation and concise- word. This series from a major American pub- tion, number patterns, geometry measurement, ness. I appreciate the approach that both con- lisher of supplemental instructional workbooks money and graphs. Workbook pages are centrates on a single topic at a time, but goes – Frank Schaffer Publications – is directly corre- straightforward and "noiseless," utilizing black through each strand again, at a more advanced lated to the SM textbooks. To help students who and white graphics, and a clean, non-distracting level, in the second half. This allows for focus struggle with word problems, these workbooks layout. A variety of workbook activities are and reinforcement. I also like the bite-sized skill focus on diagrams, number bonds, the “count- used for skill practice, including short answer, presentation and knowing that, in a few minutes ing on” method and the “crossing out” method. multiple choice, matching, word problems, and a day, students will go through all of the stan- The answer key features step-by-step worked out more. Where multiple-choice is used, students dards for their grade. This allows us to use more solutions. 160 pgs, pb. ~ Janice are asked to fill in the correct answer bubble creative math approaches or unit studies with- EACH BOOK ...... 12.99 9 50. both as fine motor practice and as a precur- out worrying about missing anything in math. 018556 Level 1 018584 Level 4 sor to test-taking skills. A final practice test is Likewise, they can be used for remediation or 018563 Level 2 018591 Level 5 included at the end of the book that incorpo- as a summer-school course if math skills need a 018565 Level 3 018620 Level 6 rates skills learned throughout the book, and this little more exercise. Another nice feature is the is multiple-choice as well. A complete answer incorporation of hands-on activities in the books key is included and pages are both perforated (hence the title). Some of these use common Singapore Math Practice (1-6) and reproducible. - Jess math manipulatives; others use household items Another series from major American publisher EACH GRADE ...... 7.95 5 .95 (like measuring cups). There is an emphasis of supplemental instructional workbooks – Frank 029293 Grade 1 on practical, real-life application rather than Schaffer Publications – directly correlated to the 029294 Grade 2 theory; exploration and experimentation rather SM textbooks providing progressive exercises 029295 Grade 3 than rote problem-soliving. Answers to all to master skills required to solve mathematical exercises are in the back of the book, which is problems. The answer key features step-by-step Britannica Smartmath Workbooks (1-4) why the workbooks say “Teacher Edition” on worked out solutions. 104-120 pgs, pb. ~ Janice 047558 Grade 1 ...... 8.99 6 .75 the front. There is no separate student edition EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 7 25. 047559 Grade 2 ...... 8.99 6 .75 to the series. 018435 Level 1A 018495 Level 4A 047560 Grade 3 ...... 8.99 6 .75 EACH (except noted) . . . . . 11.95 9 .95 018443 Level 1B 018496 Level 4B 047561 Grade 4 ...... 8.99 6 .75 044735 Grade 1 ...... 12.95 10 .75 018447 Level 2A 018498 Level 5A 047554 Advanced Grade 1 . . . 9.99 7 .50 044736 Grade 2 018451 Level 2B 018524 Level 5B 047556 Advanced Grade 2 . . . 9.99 7 .50 044737 Grade 3 018461 Level 3A 018525 Level 6A 047557 Advanced Grade 3 . . . 9.99 7 .50 044738 Grade 4 018480 Level 3B 018542 Level 6B 047555 Advanced Grade 4 . . . 9.99 7 .50 044739 Grade 5 ...... 10.95 9 .10 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 425 Power Practice for Math (1-6) 013366 Place Value (1-2) Determining Probability & Averages By targeting a specific math topic, you can Numbers and sets, base ten blocks, number Student Teacher provide your child with just the right amount names (expanded notation, number words), 034686 Book A 034922 of practice. Each reproducible workbook in more or less comparisons, and addition and 034706 Book B 034934 this series contains a variety of worksheets in subtraction with and without regrouping. 034710 Book C 034975 different layouts so that your child will not get 013367 Place Value (3-4) 034783 Book D 035045 bored by the same old format. This is a good Base ten blocks, number names, deci- 034884 Book E 035477 option if you are looking for a well-rounded mal values (to the hundredths), comparing 034919 Book F 035539 practice book or a basic curriculum supplement. amounts (greater than/less than), and basic 034920 Book G 035826 Specific skills covered by each title are listed operations with regrouping. 034921 Book H 036034 below. 48-pages. ~ Anh 013411 Telling Time (1-2) EACH WORKBOOK ...... 4.99 3 .75 Telling time on the hour, half hour, quarter, Interpreting Graphs and Charts 013187 Addition and Subtraction (1-2) every five minutes, ten minutes, all minutes, Student Teacher Adding 2 or 3-digit numbers, adding with 3 and a.m. and p.m. 036290 Book A 037230 addends, addition with regrouping, compar- ~~~~~~~~ 036336 Book B 037460 ing sums, adding money, subtracting 2-digit 036745 Book C 037891 numbers, subtracting 2-digit numbers from Math Problem-Solving Skills (1-6) 036747 Book D 037892 3-digit numbers, subtraction with regroup- EACH BOOK ...... 16.95 12 .95 036785 Book E 037905 ing, and subtracting money. 047279 Grades 1-2 036955 Book F 038094 013205 Applying Problem Solving Strat . (3-4) 047280 Grades 3-4 036978 Book G 038116 Work backwards, solve a simpler problem, 047281 Grades 5-6 037098 Book H 044968 solve multi-step problems, exclude extra information, use data from a chart, guess Using Algebra and check, look for a pattern, make a Student Teacher chart, draw a picture, solve multiple-answer 043620 Book A 044027 problems, estimate, find assumed steps, 044020 Book B 044028 use Venn diagrams, and use logic squares. 044021 Book C 044029 Strategies are introduced step-by-step and 044022 Book D 044030 are followed by practice word problems. 044023 Book E 044031 013214 Applying Problem Solving Strat . (5-6) 044024 Book F 044032 Work backwards, solve a simpler prob- Math Skill Builders (1-8) 044025 Book G 044033 lem, solve multi-step problems, exclude What did you do over your summer vacation? 044026 Book H 044034 extra information, use data from a chart, From the makers of Summer Bridge Activities, guess and check, use functions, make a this series can help your child prepare during Using Estimation chart, draw a picture, solve multi-answer the summer for the next year of math. Kids will Student Teacher problems, estimate, find assumed steps, not feel overwhelmed using these small-format 044035 Book A 044043 use Venn diagrams, and use logic squares. practice books. When ordering, select the 044036 Book B 044044 Strategies are introduced step-by-step and grade your child will be entering. Skill Builders 044037 Book C 044045 are followed by practice word problems. can also be used during the current school year 044038 Book D 044046 013232 Data Analysis (5-6) as extra practice. 65 pgs. ~ Anh 044039 Book E 044047 Conducting surveys, tally charts, picto- EACH BOOK ...... 3.99 2 .95 044040 Book F 044048 graphs, tables, bar graphs, line graphs, 044041 Book G 044356 circle graphs, strip graphs, line plots, statis- By Grade 044042 Book H 044357 tics, and histograms. 019711 Grade 1 019710 Grade 5 013235 Fractions and Decimals (3-4) 019713 Grade 2 019714 Grade 6 Using Geometry Comparing and ordering fractions, adding 019719 Grade 3 011865 Grade 7 Student Teacher and subtracting fractions and mixed num- 019712 Grade 4 044049 Book A 044057 bers, changing improper fractions to mixed 044050 Book B 044058 numbers, matching fractions and decimals, By Topic 044051 Book C 044059 comparing and ordering decimals, rounding 025481 Algebra (5-8) 044052 Book D 044060 decimals, adding and subtracting decimals. 006131 Division (3-5) 044053 Book E 044061 013240 Fractions and Decimals (5-6) 008585 Division (4-6) 044054 Book F 044062 Comparing fractions, adding and subtracting 008589 Fractions, Decimals & 044055 Book G 044063 fractions and mixed numbers, multiplying Percents (5-6) 044056 Book H 044064 and dividing fractions, finding a least com- 011742 Geometry (6-8) mon denominator, comparing and rounding 019720 Multiplication-Third Grade Math 4 Today (2-5) decimals, 4 basic operations on decimals, 025494 Pre-Algebra (5-8) Not drills, these are comprehensive reviews converting fractions to decimals. 029905 Time & Money of essential math skills and concepts that take 013259 Money (1-2) about 10 minutes per day. The books for Coin recognition, comparing sets of coins, Focus on . . Mathematics (1-8) grades 2-5 each contain four problems a day selecting and exchanging coins, adding EACH STUDENT BOOK . . . . . 5 .65 for four days, covering a 40-week period. A and subtracting dollars and cents, making EACH TEACHER BOOK . . . . . 9 .25 separate, ten-problem test is provided for the change, and word problems. fifth day of each week. Answer keys for drills 013264 Multiplication and Division (3-4) Building Number Sense and tests are included in all books. The prob- Multiplication w/without regrouping, com- Student Teacher lems are sequenced to complement your math mutative & associative properties, inverse 034209 Book A 034389 curriculum, increasing in difficulty from begin- operations, division with / w/o remainders. 034211 Book B 034392 ning to end. Unlike a drill product, they cover 013365 Percents (5-6) 034274 Book C 034399 all grade-level math topics and concepts are Identifying and naming percents, fraction/ 034289 Book D 034402 repeated weekly. These books were created decimal/percent equivalents, finding per- 034319 Book E 034438 to provide ongoing, cumulative review of math cents of a number, variables with percents, 034330 Book F 034526 skills, much like the philosophy behind the and percents in real-world activities (dis- 034334 Book G 034529 Saxon Math series. Most other basal texts intro- counts, taxes, tips, statistics, grades). 034356 Book H 034550 duce and practice math concepts, then go on

426 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. to the next skill, abandoning previously-taught Manipulatives for suggested use are base-ten Math Practice Simplified (4-6) concepts until the next pass, or in occasional blocks, fraction strips, a variety of measuring These 60-page workbooks provide extra prac- reviews. I would strongly recommend them devices, and centimeter cubes. They also tell tice to help hone your child’s computational to parents who are not using Saxon Math, as you how you can make your own fractions skills. Practice will help them develop auto- an expedient way to help your child retain and strips and a few ways you can use the tools. matic recall of basic mathematical facts, speedy practice math skills on an ongoing basis. One You can’t go wrong with extra practice at this completion of difficult calculations, master tech- look at the scope and sequence chart provided price. ~ Donna niques, and increase their understanding of will assure you that the program is, indeed, EACH WORKBOOK ...... 3.63 2 .75 procedures and operations. They would also be comprehensive. In fact, you can use this pro- EACH ANSWER KEY . . . . . 1.25 0 .50 great for extra practice if your child was strug- gram also as a diagnostic tool to detect areas in Student Ans Key gling with a specific math concept, since each which your math program is weak, or concepts 038969 C Add/Subtract 041257 book focuses on just one topic. ~ Stephanie that your child has not completely mastered, 038970 C Decimals 041258 Each book ...... 7.95 5 50. regardless of your basal program. Or use the 038971 C Fractions 041259 014479 Addition book during the summer, between grades, to 038972 C Geometry 041260 014480 Decimals & Percent keep math skills fresh for next year and avoid 038973 C Measurement 041261 014481 Division extensive beginning-of-the-school-year review. 038974 C Multiply & Divide 041262 014482 Fractions Topics covered in the books include, but 038975 C Problem Solving 041263 014483 Money and Measurement are not limited to, arithmetic operations on 038976 D Decimals 041264 014484 Multiplication decimals/ fractions/whole numbers, percents, 038977 D Fractions 041265 014485 Pre-Algebra word problems, measurement, area/perimeter/ 038978 D Geometry 041266 014486 Preschool Concepts volume, algebraic expressions, and properties 038979 D Measurement 041267 014487 Primary Concepts (associative, commutative). During the spring 038980 D Mixed Operations 041268 014488 Subtraction exhibit season, our school is spotty at best - I’m 038981 D Problem Solving 041269 014489 Tables and Graphs taking this program on the road! 038982 E Decimals 041270 014490 Word Problems EACH BOOK ...... 13.99 10 .25 038983 E Fractions 041271 032410 Grade 2 032412 Grade 4 038984 E Geometry 041272 Steck-Vaughn Math Skills Workbooks (4-8) 032411 Grade 3 032413 Grade 5 038985 E Mixed Operations 041273 You won't believe the amount of practice 038986 E Problem Solving 041274 that's packed into these thin workbooks! Master 038987 E Ratio/Percent/Probability 041275 fundamental concepts and basic skills through Math Tutor Series (2-AD) 038988 F Decimals 041276 clear, concise instruction followed by lots of Math is one subject which tends to build on 038989 F Fractions 041277 practice. Problems are a mix of computation itself; previous topics become the foundation 038990 F Geometry 041278 and problem solving. 48 pgs. ~ Anh for more difficult topics. Thus it is imperative 038991 F Problem Solving 041279 EACH BOOK ...... 4.99 3 50. to have a solid understanding of each concept 038992 F Ratio/Percent/Probability 041280 022216 Algebra before moving on to the next. The worksheets in 022245 Decimals and Percents this series are designed to help struggling math Brain Maths (4+) 022249 Fractions students master those important concepts. Each Designed to improve “mental flexibility,” this 022263 Measurement and Geometry book holds approximately 40 pages to rein- collection of math and logic problems will cer- 022277 Solving Word Problems force the essential topics within that math area. tainly challenge your math skills and sharpen Lessons begin with a brief review of the skill your critical thinking skills. Many of the puzzles Use It! Don’t Lose It! Daily Math Practice and helpful example problems before moving and brain teasers in this book are similar to (5-8) on to a page of practice problems. The answers problems you would find in Singapore’s Primary Similar to Daily Math Practice, these provide to each perforated, reproducible worksheet are Math curriculum. For instance, balance scale grade appropriate practice problems on a daily held in the back. problems and word problems which can be basis for 36 weeks. Each day students work 5 EACH BOOK ...... 8.99 6 .50 solved by drawing models are included. This problems. Monday through Thursday problem 032075 Algebra (6-AD) consumable book contains 72 puzzles altogeth- sets consist of one computational, one problem- 033297 Fractions & Decimals er, many of which provide hints in addition to solving, and one algebra problem. The remain- 032077 Mulitplication & Division answers or solutions. Recommended for readers ing two activities for Mondays and Wednesdays 032078 Pre-Algebra age 9 and up. ~ Anh contain a statistic/probability activity and a EACH BOOK ...... 8.20 7 .75 geometry one. Measurement and number con- 036970 Brain Maths cepts round out the remaining two types of Another Look at Math Activities (3-4) 009687 More Brain Maths problems Tuesdays and Thursdays. Friday activ- EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 7 .50 ities follow a slightly different pattern with two 047435 Fractions Placeholders & Decimals ☼Amusement Park Math (4-6) computational, one algebraic, one “random,” 047436 Multiplication & Division This workbook offers 130 worksheets designed and one challenge problem. With each week’s for daily computational practice. The work- activities centered around a particular theme sheets are divided into sections focusing on like the Titanic or inventions, students will not Focus on Math (3-6) specific skills – addition and subtraction, mul- only sharpen their math skills but also learn real The title sums up this series - twenty-four tiplication, division, fractions, and decimals as facts about the topic at hand. Practice problems workbooks, each focusing on a specific skill. well as a section of mixed practice – and there are set up in a spiraling sequence with the dif- This series would be a great reinforcement and are four simple problems given. Each worksheet ficulty level increasing each successive week. test prep for core math content, or serve as extra also includes a word problem, which may offer Please note: Although the algebra level book practice for the student having difficulty. They additional practice with the same basic com- follows the same pattern of 5 practice problems provide from 24 to 32 pages for each targeted putational skills as listed above or other topics per day, there are not set “types” of problems skill and are somewhat like the “Key To” series, such as money, interpreting data, time, mea- for each day of the week. Algebra skills covered but for younger kids. Students will progress from surement, multiple operations, and rounding. are expressions, operations, equations with vari- one to three digit addition and subtraction in The word problems feature an ongoing storyline ables, exponents, roots and radicals, inequali- level C to multi-step word problems in level F. about a group of out-of-work circus performers, ties, coordinate graphing, functions, and more. An 8-page answer key provides pretests and and the engaging story helps motivate students Answers included, reproducible, 127 pgs. ~ Enh post tests so you can gauge your student’s to work through the information given to solve EACH BOOK ...... 14.99 12 .25 progress. These tests are reproducible for class- the problem. Reproducible, answers included, 039050 Grade 5 039053 Grade 8 room or family use. It also provides answers 152 pgs. – Melissa 039051 Grade 6 039046 Algebra to the pretest, post, test and workbook pages. 043097 ...... 19.95 15 .50 039052 Grade 7

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 427 ☼Right Response: High Interest Sequential she will be better equipped for having expe- Straight Forward Math Series (8-AD) Math Activities for Powerful Constructed rienced this kind of honing. And I guarantee It can be difficult to find supplemental practice Responses (6-8) that the recipient of his/her instruction will also or alternative instruction for some higher-level Taking mathematics to the next level, this inter- appreciate having clear, concise, and accurate math topics, especially trigonometry and calcu- esting series requires students to apply higher- information to follow. This is truly a unique lus, but these clean, uncluttered and “straight- level thinking to open-ended questions. Unlike program that should produce tangible and last- forward” workbooks do the job nicely. Each most math books that focus on computation and ing benefits for your child. workbook is divided into chapters on broad arriving at a single, correct answer, this series Teacher books show all student pages and con- topics (like matrices), which are broken down focuses on the strategy, process, and description tain teaching instructions and solutions. Student further into parts which focus on more specific of solving math problems. books contain student worksheets and scoring topics (like the determinant for 2x2 matrices). Each level of Right Response is divided into rubrics. Neither is reproducible. Each part includes a short lesson on the con- four sections. A short, “Preparing for Open- EACH STUDENT ...... 5.95 4 .85 cept, followed by example problems which are Ended Questions” section introduces students EACH TEACHER ...... 12.95 10 .50 solved in a step-by-step manner with explana- to writing in math as a means to improve their Student Teacher tions. Example problems are followed by a set thinking about a problem. For these questions, 045513 Level A (6) 045514 of exercises for the student to complete on their they have to chose between multiple accept- 045515 Level B (7) 045516 own. You will probably want to work out the able answers or arrive at one of many possible 045517 Level C (8) 045518 problems on a separate sheet of paper, since lit- answers themselves. Then they must justify, tle room is typically provided with the exercises in writing, why they chose as they did. This and the books are not reproducible. An answer requires much more contemplation and analysis Helping Students Understand Math (Step-by- key is provided in the back of each book, which than a typical math question. For example, the Step) (7-12) features answers to exercises and any reviews very first question in the Level A book shows Written by experts in mathematics education, included (answers only, not detailed solutions). four fractions: a. ½, b. 2/8, c. 3/7, and d. 9/16. this series was designed with the struggling A cumulative review is included in every book Students are asked to study these, decide which student in mind. These worktexts place just except for Calculus AB Volumes 1 and 2 to one is different in some way (circle it), then as much importance on instruction as they do ensure that the concepts have been mastered. write an explanation of how it is different from practice. Concepts are thoroughly explained, For the price, these are excellent supplements the rest. While some are better choices for and instruction features step-by-step worked to higher-level math topics where the textbook “most different”, justification can be made for examples. Useful as either a unit study or as a is not providing adequate explanation or prac- any selection. The second question in this sec- supplemental practice book, the scope of each tice. – Jess tion has multiple possibilities as well, though it book is correlated to NCTM standards. Each EACH (except noted) . . . . . 10.95 8 25. has students arrive at answers based on param- worktext contains approximately 125 black and 042420 Pre-Alg . Companion . . 7.95 5 95. eters rather than providing choices. The course white, perforated pages. ~ Anh 042414 Algebra Book 1 begins in earnest with “You Be the Judge.” In EACH WORKTEXT ...... 13.99 10 .25 042415 Algebra Book 2 this chapter, students answer open-ended ques- 033298 Pre-Algebra 042416 Algebra Book 3 tions then compare them to responses written by Basic concepts of numbers, operations of 042419 Geometry other students. (In the classroom, students work numbers and variables, working with inte- 042422 Trigonometry in groups and refine a group response before gers and signed numbers, properties of num- 042421 Pre-Calculus comparing it to the provided student answers. bers, exponents and exponential expres- 042417 Calculus AB Vol . 1 In a home school, you would skip this step or sions, square roots, using algebra to general- 042418 Calculus AB Vol . 2 perhaps discuss and help your student refine ize patterns, problem-solving strategies. his response before the comparison phase.) 033295 Algebra Evaluating modeled responses helps students Covers number systems, properties of num- tighten their own process of putting a strategy bers, exponents and exponential expres- and thought process into words. In the next sions, roots and radicals, operations on ☼Numbers & Operations Workbook (Ready, chapter, “You Be the Teacher,” students apply algebraic expressions, equations and prob- Set, Go) (9-12) rubrics (scoring guides) to student answers lem solving, graphing, functions, linear Over 20 lessons help build confidence and including their own. For each problem, students functions, and quadratic functions. mastery as concepts are broken down to offer write their own response first. A scoring rubric, 033294 Algebra 2 step-by-step instruction with the basics of math. with point values accorded based on specific Explains solving equations and problems, This confidence will help students face their criteria, is provided in the appendix. Students inequalities, linear equations and inequali- math tests fearlessly. This book is designed to analyze the model answers against the rubric, ties, polynomial products and factors, ratio- help students who need a little extra instruction “grading” each. This helps to demonstrate how nal algebraic expressions, roots, radicals, and practice with key math concepts such as teachers score answers and how this method and complex numbers, quadratic equations place value, rounding, addition, subtraction, provides consistency in grading. Students learn and functions, and variation. multiplication and division, working with frac- to be clear, thorough, and concise in their own 033296 Geometry tions, decimals and percents, converting frac- answers. Finally, in the “You Be… Yourself” Topics include introduction to geometry tions, decimals and percents, exponents, scien- chapter, students apply what they’ve learned in (shapes, congruence, similarity, symmetry), tific notation, integers, prime numbers, factors the preceding sections. Whereas the last two coordinate and non-coordinate geometry, and multiples and more. sections had one question per NCTM strand angles, patterns and reasoning (conditional Each lesson begins with an explanation of the (Numbers and Operations, Algebra, Geometry, statements, deductive reasoning), triangles, lesson concept along with examples and solu- Measurement, Data Analysis), this final section polygons and quadrilaterals, and circles. tions for demonstration purposes. ‘Math Flash’ has multiple questions per strand. Now students boxes offer helpful tips and strategies and are practice answering questions and grading their found throughout each lesson. ‘Test Yourself’ own answers against a provided rubric. This opportunities are found at the end of each les- allows for self-critique and fine-tuning until they son, which are short drills of the skill presented. are satisfied with their ability to not only solve Quizzes are found after every few lessons to a more involved word problem, but concisely keep previous skills sharp, and a cumulative and accurately explain how they arrived at their exam is provided to wrap-up the content of the solution. whole book. Workspace is provided at the back This kind of practice will be invaluable, not of the book, along with a skill scorecard to track only in math, but in other subjects and through- progress and answer keys. Ready, Set, Go for out life. Anytime your child has to impart the grade! ~ Donna instructions or train another person at a job, he/ 045168 ...... 14.95 12 .75

428 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Wipe-Off Practice Books pin geoboard with rubber bands or the flip out terns, addition, subtraction, and multiplication. laminated page. The intent for this book is to A list in back of the book shows the exact math develop the same skills as Geoboard Patterns, skills covered in each activity so you can target TREND Wipe-Off Math Books (PK-3) but for a younger child. Designs in this book specific areas if desired. 152 pgs. – Melissa Colorful and reusable, these wipe-off books create pictures that are familiar to children. 015651 ...... 12.99 9 95. are ideal for inexpensive math drill. Children Each ‘Fast Facts’ book includes 26 self-check- love to use markers and work through the books ing math drills which cover the fact families. ☼Dice Activities for Math (K-3) again and again. These will hold up through Instead of a laminated page, the “Fast Facts” This book provides a variety of reproducible all your children (mine are still going strong). books have a transparent page attached that flips blackline masters for a wide range of dice activi- Trend has recently expanded its line of fan- over the math page. Pages work sequentially ties geared towards younger learners. The activ- tastic write 'n wipe books, and the results are forward using the front of each page. You then ities allow students to practice basic number great. Each of their new math wipe-off books work back to front using the reverse of each facts and are divided into six sections. The first are brightly colored and profusely illustrated, page. Students then use a dry erase marker to three sections focus on one die, two dice, and their glossy pages just waiting to be written on. write correct answers in the boxes. Students three dice activities to teach adding, subtracting, Facts and skills are practiced through a variety can then flip to the corresponding answer page and the doubling of numbers through the use of of activities to keep things interesting, such as to check their own answers. The pages are also charts and graphs. The fourth section presents simple equations, matching, mazes, and plenty reproducible. These very unique tools would be variations of halving quantities, and the fifth of math practice problems. The same high a tremendous help for practice in specific math section deals with the concept of tens and ones. quality as their previous wipe-off books, these skills. ~ Donna The last section includes a variety of Tic-Tac- are sure to be a hit with the kids, and like their EACH BOOK (except noted) . . 6.95 4 .55 Toe activities and games designed for students predecessors, last through every last one of 040633 Fast Facts – Addition 1 to practice math facts, develop reasoning skills, them. Usable with either wipe-off crayons or Covers fact families 0-12. and experiment with the probability of specific dry erase markers. 040634 Fast Facts – Addition 2 occurrences in tossing dice. Through the use EACH BOOK ...... 4.49 3 .50 Contains problems with addends 0-9. of this commonly available math manipulative, 030362 Add & Subtract (1-3) 040635 Fast Facts – Division 1 students have a good hands-on way of learning 030365 Count & Add (K-2) 040636 Fast Facts – Division 2 math. -Enh 030366 Count & Subtract (K-2) Division 1 & 2 contain simple division prob- 044448 ...... 11.95 9 50. 030367 Counting 0-25 (PK-1) lems using fact families 1-10. 030374 Let's Tell Time (K-2) 040637 Fast Facts – Multiplication 1 Amazing Math Projects You Can Build Yourself 040638 Fast Facts – Multiplication 2 (4-7) Math Write and Reuse Workbooks (PK-4) Multiplication 1 & 2 cover fact families 047495 ...... 15.95 12 .50 Write and Reuse Workbooks could be the 0-10. answer to your math practice needs. These 040639 Fast Facts – Subtraction 1 Basketball Math (4-8) books allow your student to practice math skills 040640 Fast Facts – Subtraction 2 047369 ...... 12.95 10 .50 over and over. Simple directions are given on Subtraction 1 & 2 cover fact families 0-10, each page along with a sample problem. Each and students will be doing 2-digit minus Solving Math Problems in American History book has full-color illustrations which represent 1-digit problems. (5-8) the concept for that page. There is a variety of 040641 Geoboard Patterns . . . 6.95 4 .55 This cross-curricular book uses historical sto- practice exercises for each concept. 040642 Geoboard Pictures . . . 6.95 4 .55 ries, facts, and statistics to help students practice These 26-page books would be good to math. For each exercise (46 in all), the book reinforce curriculum objectives and introduce Activity Books - Non-Consumable provides some interesting historical information, new concepts. They could be used during the which is presented chronologically in the book summer for retention of math concepts or in Math Sticker Stories (PK-1) and covers from the populations of the original preparation for the upcoming year. Use with These fun stories with dozens of colorful stick- thirteen colonies to the American heroes of the wipe-off crayons or wipe-off markers. Answers ers will encourage children to learn and count 1920’s and 30’s. After a page of info on a cer- not included. ~ Donna small numbers. The lines on each page direct tain topic is provided, the book provides math EACH BOOK ...... 3.79 3 .25 children to brighten up the space by finding activities to complete that carry on the theme of 036897 Multiplication Facts Made Easy and sticking certain numbers of object stickers the corresponding passage. Examples include 036899 Time & Money in various places. For instance, in the dress-up figuring out percentages of population increas- story, the first page asks children to "Make sure es, reading Roman numerals, word problems Math Flip & Draw Book (K-6) there are 6 dresses in the closet, 5 jackets on that prompt you to figure out how many logs are These unique books are like nothing else we the pegs, and 4 hats on the hat rack." Each book needed to build a log cabin, figuring the capaci- carry. McRuffy Press has put what you need for boasts 75 reusable stickers separated by corre- ties of granaries, bins, and wagons, figuring out a particular concept together in one distinctive sponding page number and 16 colorfully illus- profits and losses at the general store, using book. A ‘Flip and Draw Book’ features a flip- trated background pages to stick them on.-Steph ratios to compare things like slaves to freedmen out laminated page which is spiral bound on EACH BOOK ...... 4.99 3 .55 and farm sizes, comparing and creating charts the right side of the back cover. Designs to be 032842 Dress Up 032926 Pirates and graphs that measure different populations, created or problems to be done are printed on reading a coordinate graph, measuring amounts pages which are spiral bound on the left. This Big Book of Sticker Math (K-2) of land by analyzing land surveys, and much design allows students to see the pages and With cute and colorful pages, tons of stickers, more. Overall, there’s more historical informa- draw or write on the laminated page with a dry and simple problems to solve, this is a gentle tion than math problems to solve in this book, erase marker. approach to mastering essential basic math but it’s great for helping students understand Geoboard Patterns has 120 designs on 30 skills. Each page offers an enticing set of prob- the math skills that were historically needed to pages. The designs can be used with a 5 x 5 pin lems to solve, like helping adorable mice build succeed in farming, building homes, shopping, (25pins) geoboard with rubber bands, or with walls, following animal footprints, or getting ice working in a factory, and running a business. the laminated flip out page. Geoboard designs cream cones for a bunch of different animals It also provides a great way to get history buffs are to help build visual analysis and spatial- enjoying a day at the beach. While some of the (who are sometimes not very interested in math) perception skills. Patterns become increasingly pages ask students to write answers in, most of to practice math skills like weights and mea- more difficult as the student progresses through them utilize the included stickers. These stick- sures, percentages, converting fractions to deci- the book. Recommended for grades 1-6. ers are included in the middle of the book and mals, graphing, Roman numerals, and solving Geoboard Pictures is recommended for kinder- organized neatly by which page they belong basic word problems. Reproducible, perforated garten through 2, and contains 25 reproducible with. The math skills reviewed in this book pages with an answer key. 92 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel designs. This book is to be used with the 5 x 5 include numbers, counting, sequencing, pat- 042089 ...... 10.99 8 00.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 429 ☼Coordinate Graphing: Creating Pictures 018196 Missing Mittens (Odd & Even) 047702 Esio Trot ...... 5.99 4 25. Using Math Skills (5-8) ...... 5.99 4 .35 047703 King's Chessboard . . . 6.99 4 95. Practicing any skill can become boring. 045850 Mitten ...... 16.99 12 .25 047333 My Name is Jorge on Both Sides of Sometimes, you need to mix it up a little; 047220 One is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab: the River ...... 7.95 5 50. vary the routine for a little burst of motivation. Counting by Feet Book 6.99 5 .25 047740 On Beyond a Million 6.99 5 50. Instead of using a “just practice problems” book, 047744 P . Bear's New Year's Party 011258 One Hundred Hungry Ants this one has an added incentive for completing ...... 6.99 5 .50 ...... 6.95 5 35. each page. While the title makes the book 047874 Rooster's Off to See the World 047873 Pigs at Odds . . . . . 6.99 5 50. sound like just a graphing book, its 56 activity ...... 7.99 5 .95 011261 Roman Numerals I to MM sheets actually practice a wide variety of math 047444 Ten Black Dots . . . . 6.99 4 .95 ...... 6.95 5 35. skills. Besides obviously familiarizing your 047876 What Comes in 2's, 3's and 4's 047879 Salt in His Shoes . . . 7.99 5 95. child with a coordinate grid, graphing, and ...... 7.99 5 .95 011175 Sir Cumference and the Sword in negative numbers, this book has engaging exer- the Cone ...... 7.95 5 95. cises to review: basic operations with integers, 047447 Story of Money . . . . 7.99 5 75. basic operations with variables, prime numbers, factors, GCF, operations with fractions, per- ☼Math Seek and Solve (1-4) cents, ratio and proportion, mean, mode, read- While searching for hidden items in a picture, ing graphs, rounding, absolute value, money, students get to practice some basic math skills sequences, logic, geometry, probability, and too. For example, in the “Money for Honey” word problems. There are about 10 problems scene, students are asked to find items like per sheet (labeled A-J). The inducement for coins, bills, lollipops, candies, etc. in the pic- solving the problems on each worksheet is Funbook 1 Resources (2-4) ture and then perform calculations like convert- discovering the picture formed when solutions 047877 Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich ing money and determining if they have enough are graphed. After students solve a page, they Last Sunday . . . . . 6.99 5 .50 money to buy certain items in the candy store. place the answers in blanks to form sets of 007678 Amelia Bedelia . . . . 3.99 2 .95 This book contains 20 reproducible lessons coordinate points. Answers are used multiple 047700 Button Box . . . . . 5.99 4 .25 that practice addition, subtraction, sequencing, times and placed in blanks corresponding to 047446 Eight Hands Round . . 6.99 4 .95 place value, telling, time, money, graphing, the letter of the answer. Points are plotted on 018176 Game Time! (Time) . . 5.99 4 .35 multiplication, division, and fractions. What a a coordinate graph and lines drawn connecting 047739 Grandfather Tang's Story creative way to reinforce basic math skills! -Enh points in sets (an END OF LINE marks the end ...... 6.99 5 .50 044682 ...... 8.95 6 95. of each set). When all the lines are drawn, a 030073 Greedy Triangle . . . . 6.99 5 .25 picture is formed. I have seen books like this 000856 Grouchy Ladybug . . . 7.99 5 .75 Math Mosaics (1-8) for younger students, but this one is unique in 047746 How Big Is a Foot? . . 4.50 3 .50 You don't need to be Sherlock Homes to that it is for middle school grades with resulting 030083 Math-terpieces: Art of Problem solve the riddles in these books, but you do pictures correspondingly more complex (heli- Solving ...... 16.95 12 .50 need to be ready to solve some math problems! copter, airplane, eagle, windmill, etc.). Pages 030138 Pigs Will Be Pigs: Fun with Math Each book contains 30 puzzles to solve, based are all reproducible as are the two formats of and Money ...... 6.99 5 .50 around a grid and a list of approximately 20 blank graphing paper with axes. Book may be 027606 Remainder of One . . . 6.99 5 .35 math problems. In the addition and subtraction used as a consumable if you cut off the answers 047443 Sam Johnson and the Blue Ribbon books, you use the answers you get to plot a on the bottom of each page. Reduced graphs Quilt ...... 6.99 4 .95 course around the grid and locate an object or showing completed drawings are at the end of 047440 Sea Squares . . . . . 5.95 4 .35 answer. In the other books, answers to the math the book. Use these worksheets to practice or problems will provide instructions on coloring reinforce specific skills or use them once a week Funbook 2 Resources (2-4) blocks of the grid to form the answer to a ques- as review. If your child enjoys a bit of creativ- 000927 Apple Fractions . . . . 5.99 4 .35 tion or a picture. Either way, suspense builds ity with her math practice, she’ll relish creating 047441 Chrysanthemum . . . 6.99 4 .95 as you complete the math problems and start to pictures using math skills (and a pencil!). 047701 Emeka's Gift ...... 7.99 5 .75 reveal patterns in the grid! Solutions included 045269 ...... 12.99 10 .25 047742 Fly on the Ceiling . . . 3.99 3 .25 in each book. Does math practice really get any 047695 Graphs ...... 3.99 2 .85 more fun than this? ~ Steph 047523 How Much, How Many, How Far, EACH BOOK ...... 12.95 10 .25 Activity Books - Consumable How Heavy, How Long, How Tall is 031137 Addition Adventures (1-4) 1000? ...... 6.95 5 .50 Each page holds a riddle like: "Your pet liz- 017124 Math for All Seasons 6.99 5 .25 ard has escaped and you've got to find him Let’s Read Math! (K-8) 047587 Measuring Penny . . . 7.95 5 .95 right away because your parents' guests are 047981 Funbook A (K-2) . . . 14.95 14 .50 046853 Ed Emberley's Picture Pie: Cut & due to arrive in thirty minutes! Use the clues 047982 Funbook A Student Pack Paste Drawing Book . . 9.99 7 .50 to draw a path to your lizard's hiding place." ...... 4.95 4 .85 047848 Quarter from the Tooth Fairy The grid holds pictures of possible hiding 047979 Funbook 1 (2-4) . . . 6.95 6 .75 ...... 3.99 2 .95 places and to figure out which item he's 047983 Funbook 1 Tchr Guide 9.95 9 .75 047452 Shape Up! ...... 6.95 5 .25 hiding behind, you need to solve the addi- 047980 Funbook 2 (2-4) . . . 6.95 6 .75 047875 Six-Dinner Sid . . . . 7.99 5 .95 tion problems. Each problem has the form 047984 Funbook 2 Tchr Guide 9.95 9 .75 030094 Spaghetti and Meatballs for All: A 4 + __ = 8 (W). 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430 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. 024189 Multiplication Mosaics (2-4) Essential Math Practice (6-8) EACH SET ...... 17.99 13 .25 An artistic way to practice basic multiplica- EACH BOOK ...... 14.99 10 .95 011863 Grade K tion facts! To complete a mosaic, you must 047437 Measurement, Geometry, Statistics Games practice shapes, matching numbers answer about 25 multiplication problems by 047439 Operations & Algebra to sets, counting and sequencing, sorting, filling in the missing factor, i.e. 7 x __ = 21 047438 Number & Quantitative Reasoning graphing, and patterns. (orange). When all the problems are done, 011860 Grade 1 use the factors and indicated colors to cre- Games & Puzzles Includes games about shapes, addition, ate a mosaic in the grid provided. Includes subtraction, fact families, graphing, and skip 30 mosaics divided into varying levels (#1 ☼Math Games Galore! (K-2) counting. covers facts up to 2, #2-3 cover facts up to Each book in this series contains 10 matching 011861 Grade 2 3, ..., #25-30 cover facts up to 9). ~ Anh games that support basic math skills, along with Addition to 20, subtraction, fractions, time, 033760 More Mult . Mosaics (3-7) 10 reproducible activity pages that reinforce money, and addition with regrouping. 30 more fun multiplication mosaics, these the skills practiced. Game play for each set 011862 Grade 3 step up in challenge. In this book, students of cards is the same; it is the card sets that Addition, subtraction, multiplication, divi- practice multiplying one digit numbers by vary. Although instructions are given for a sion, fraction, and measurement games. two and three digit numbers to gain the cor- basic matching game, you can also use the sets rect answers to complete the mosaic. to play classic card games like Go Fish and Math Mix & Match Games (K-5) 024186 Division Designs (3-5) War, or as flash cards. Each set also includes These are the ultimate file-folder game books! Similar to Multiplication Mosaics, this book an answer key for self-checking. See Table of Each book includes 10 game boards (made from practices division facts. To complete each Contents on website for game sets included in glossy paper) that measure 15.5” x 10.75” and design, you must first answer approximately each book. are very colorful and fun. These games are all 25 division facts. Then use the divisor and EACH SET ...... 12.99 9 .25 a bit different from each other and have dif- quotients from each problem to plot a set 044346 Addition / Subtraction Facts 1 (1) ferent themes but basically involve answering of points which, once connected, form a 044347 Algebra and Geometry (K) some sort of mathematical question to progress picture! Classifying with colors and shapes, repeat- around the board. Also included are 10 sets 017803 Decimal Destinations ing patterns, growing patterns, identifying of cards (36 cards per set) that cover different Students answer 18-24 decimal problems shapes, identifying solid figures math skills like addition, subtraction, rounding, per exercise and then use their answers 047261 Fractions & Decimals (3) comparing numbers, counting money, telling and color-coded clues to color in squares 044348 Number Sense / Place Value 1 (1) time, fractions, multiplication, and reading a in a 9x9 square grid. The tenths place tells 044349 Number Sense / Place Value 2 (2) thermometer. The cool thing is that all the game which vertical column to use and the hun- 047262 Number Sense / Place Value 3 (3) boards and cards are interchangeable so every dredths place tells which horizontal row to Place value to 999, standard form, expand- game works with every set of cards. Just pick use so you know which square to color. ed form, patterns of 10, fractions (parts of a out the skill you want to cover and let students Names of various animals are revealed once whole), fractions (parts of a group) choose what game they would like to play using the squares are all colored in. 044350 Numbers & Operations (K) the cards. The games are quick to put together 017806 Fraction Finders Identifying numbers, counting, ordering – you just have to cut out the cards and remove Students complete various fraction-specific numerals, counting backwards, ten frames, the game boards, which are perforated. This math problems, then use the answers and tally marks, addition series provides a great way to add some fun to color-coded clues to color in squares on a 044351 Operations / Math Facts (2) math review and provides lots of entertainment. 9x9 square grid. The first denominator in Math symbols identification, addition facts, With 100 combinations of play in each book, the problem tells which vertical column to three addends, missing variables in addi- the mathematical fun never has to end! ~ Rachel use and the answer gives you the horizontal tion, subtraction facts, missing variables in EACH BOOK ...... 24.95 20 .25 so you know which square to color. Names subtraction, inverse operations, multiplying 042317 Grade K 042314 Grade 3 of various animals are revealed once the by 2,5, and 10 with models 042312 Grade 1 042315 Grade 4 squares are all colored in. 044354 Time and Money Grade K (K) 042313 Grade 2 042316 Grade 5 045547 Algebra Antics (4-8) 044352 Time and Money Grade 1 (1) To make these mosaics, you answer alge- 044353 Time and Money Grade 2 (2) braic equations (like x + 7 =11), put the 047263 Time and Money Grade 3 (3) Mega-Fun Card-Game Math (3-5) answer in the blank of a given ordered pair Time on the quarter hours and 5-min- Most kids love playing card games. It seemed (4, 8), then use the ordered pair to plot a ute increments, elapsed time, duration of like Stephen used to invent new ways to play point on an x,y axis graph. Continue plot- elapsed time, money identification, adding “War” just about every other week. This teach- ting each new point (based on the answers coins and bills, equal values ing resource from Scholastic capitalizes on that to the equations) and connecting it to interest and uses it to help sharpen math skills. the preceding point to make a captivating Math File Folder Games to Go (K-3) It contains rules and reproducibles for 25 games design. Making file folder games has never been kids can play using a standard deck of cards. easier. Simply cut apart the game pieces and These games, designed for two or more play- Designs in Math (2-8) you’re practically done. For even greater dura- ers, practice basic operations, math facts, frac- Building on the success and delight of children bility, you may want to laminate the games. tions, decimals, order of operations, and more. using the Creating Line Designs series (see Art With Math File Folder Games to Go, game Examples of games include “Card Countdown”, section), the Designs in Math series incorporates boards and instructions come pre-printed on where players start at 100 and race to 0 by math drill. Instead of just connecting number color-coded file folders. In a very short amount subtracting the value of drawn cards, and to number or letter to letter, students connect of time, you can assemble 6 complete file folder “Operation Rules”, where players earn points equation to answer (or correct equivalents). games that reinforce important math skills. All by using drawn cards to make equations. ~ Anh Gets the right and left brain working together! games are single-player games that usually 035310 ...... 10.99 8 75. When kids finish, they can color designs as an require matching, such as matching addition added bonus. Reproducible. problems to sums or matching sets of coins to Math Conundrums (Warming Up With EACH BOOK ...... 7.95 5 .95 monetary values. The games are correlated to Garfield) (3-6) 000123 Addition (2-6) state, national, and provincial (Canadian) stan- 047493 ...... 12.99 10 .50 000126 Division (3-7) dards. Specific skills for each grade level are 006099 Equiv/Fractions/Decimal (5-8) listed below. Each set includes materials for 6 Math Puzzles and Brainteasers (3-8) 011644 Fractions (4-8) different math file folder games plus 6 assess- EACH BOOK ...... 24.95 19 .95 000125 Multiplication (3-6) ment worksheets all stored in a handy plastic 047512 Grades 3-5 000124 Subtraction (2-6) tote bag. ~ Anh 047513 Grades 6-8

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 431 Word Problems Math Word Problems (3-5) Previously just one hefty book, now three Complete the Picture Math Books (1-3) books contain all sorts of practice with word Make math fun for your young learners with problems. The books will provide you with these engaging supplemental math workbooks. challenging word problems for all grade levels. Each exercise is short and introduces a word The first book covers whole numbers and frac- problem about animals. Children are chal- tions, the second book contains decimals and lenged to read and comprehend the word prob- percents, and the third book provides problems lem and find the solution. Then they can finish about a range of mixed concepts. Solving the the drawing of the animal at the bottom half of problems requires thought and understanding as the page and color it. Children practice many students learn to apply their arithmetic knowl- math skills, including addition, subtraction, edge to word problems, then real-life situations. Math Word Problems Made Easy (2-6) counting, classifying, multiplication, money, Problems are written so that they cannot be Word problems are often confusing to students division, and more as well as learning science, solved by rote process. Each solution process is because they have to figure out exactly what language arts, and art. Over eighty exercises unique to that problem, so students must think the question is asking and extract the important are included in each book, and all the answers first about the approach to the solution before information from the passage to answer that are included. If you have a child that is a little progressing to the actual arithmetic. With 994 question themselves, as opposed to answering math-resistant, or could use some fun exercises activities, you’ll be able to keep ‘em challenged! a simple math equation. These books equip to beef up his/her skills, then this series could be Answers are included. students with a five-step, fool-proof process that your answer. ~ Megan EACH BOOK ...... 14 .99 will help them understand and solve word prob- 016921 Level A 016924 Level C EACH BOOK ...... 12 .99 lems easily. Teachers are guided through teach- 016922 Level B 042182 Grade 1 ing students this process with a helpful example 042183 Grade 2 word problem in which they work through Math Detective (3-AD) 043489 Grade 3 each step: What are the Facts, What is the An excellent new series from the makers of Question, What Can We Eliminate, Choose a Reading Detective! Each activity begins with a Daily Word Problems (1-6) Strategy and Solve, and Does the Answer Make A good, short supplement to your daily math short, entertaining reading selection and some Sense. The most difficult part of this process is work, these books provide one word problem type of chart or diagram. Follow-up questions choosing a strategy to solve the word problem, for every day in 36 weeks. Every week’s prob- promote critical thinking, and they typically do and that's the main focus of these books. Each lems revolve around a central theme, but many not require a lot of computation. Answers to one outlines seven or eight strategies to use in topics are covered in every book to provide questions cannot be found by quickly scanning solving word problems. All books cover the variety. Some have multiple parts, while others the reading or diagram for numbers. Each level strategies look for a pattern, guess and check, make use of charts and graphs. So don’t let your contains approximately 40 activities organized work backward, use logical reasoning, draw a skills get rusty - one problem a day will help to according to standards-based content areas: picture, and make a list, table, or chart. Grades keep your math skills fresh. Books are graded numbers and numeration, patterns, operations, 2-4 additionally teach make an organized list; for public school standards and content seems a geometry and spatial sense, probability, and grades 5-6 include choose an operation and bit simple in parts of the workbooks, so if you statistics. ~ Anh identify unnecessary information. Each strategy have a child who excels in math, you might 021811 Beginning (3-4) . . . . 18 .99 is introduced with examples and ideas that will consider the workbook that is a grade above 021810 A1 (5-6) ...... 18 .99 help the teacher explain when and how to use them. ~ Stephanie 012081 B1 (7-AD) ...... 18 .99 this tactic. The facing page holds several sample 16.99 Each book ...... 12 .75 problems for students to work employing that 014007 Grade 1 014010 Grade 4 strategy. After all strategies have been discussed Tall-Tale Math (5-8) 014008 Grade 2 014011 Grade 5 and practiced, the rest of each book is com- These are the most creative and interesting 014009 Grade 3 014012 Grade 6 prised of one hundred engaging word problems story problems I've seen in a long time! Each covering the major math concepts for that grade workbook in this series is divided into three sec- level. Children are encouraged to use the five- tions: Review, Skill-Builder, and Extra-Practice. step process to work through each problem, in Review sheets briefly cover important defini- order to become proficient at using the method. tions and concepts and are followed by straight- Each word problem involves a wacky scenario forward questions which test comprehension. that will hold students' attention and motivate Skill-Builder and Extra-Practice sheets consist of them to find the answer, and the format of the story problems that are based on highly imagi- pages allows enough room for students to show native scenarios. For example, in the Mars City their complete work. Students will no longer be worksheet, you help a lost tourist find his way intimidated by word problems once they have with directions from helpful Martians all the the math power to beat them! ~ Steph Daily Word Problems Student Practice Books while applying what you know about parallel, EACH BOOK ...... 12.99 9 .95 (1-6) perpendicular, and intersecting lines. Extra- 034031 Grade 2 034034 Grade 5 These reproducible workbooks contain the Practice Sheets are exactly what they sound like 034032 Grade 3 034035 Grade 6 same exact student pages as Daily Word but require higher level problem solving skills 034033 Grade 4 Problems, but they do not include any answer than Skill-Builder sheets. 64 pgs. ~ Anh keys or tips on how to use the book. The same EACH BOOK ...... 13.95 11 .25 50 Fill-In Math Word Problems (2-6) Monday through Friday exercises are included 028467 Book 1: Number Sense EACH BOOK ...... 11.99 9 .50 for 36 weeks. This is great if you don’t want to Integers, fractions, decimals, and percents. 047830 Algebra Readiness hide the answers in Daily Word Problems, or if 028468 Book 2: Pre-Algebra 047834 Multiplication & Division you have more than one student and don’t want Equations, variables, algebraic expressions, Grades 2-4 to photocopy. These workbooks could be used and probabilities. 047835 Multiplication & Division for exercises without the main book, but many 028469 Book 3: Geometry Basics Grades 4-6 teachers find the answer keys and teaching tips Points, lines, planes, angles, shapes, perim- 047836 Time & Measurement helpful. 112 pgs, pb. eter, area, volume, and square roots. 047829 Algebra EACH BOOK ...... 5 .00 028470 Book 4: Data & Measurement 047832 Grades 2-3 028712 Grade 1 028756 Grade 4 Customary/metric conversions, units of 047833 Grades 4-6 028746 Grade 2 028757 Grade 5 measurement (length, weight, area, volume, 047828 Add & Subtract 028749 Grade 3 029079 Grade 6 etc), and reading tables and graphs. 047831 Fractions & Decimals 432 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Real World Math cal applications of mathematics with problems Applied Math Series (9-12) encountered in a variety of real-world job situa- There are few topical workbooks addressed Real-World Math (1-2) tions. Utilizing common math skills like select- to the high schooler. This series is designed Finally, a suitable answer to the infamous ing an operation, determining place value, using especially to explain the application of higher “When am I ever going to use this in real life?” fractions & decimals, working with geometry, mathematics to everyday living. Each of the question. This book from Carson-Dellosa really estimating, applying measurement skills, and worktexts contain not just problems to work, delivers on its promise of relevant, real-world recording & analyzing data, students will help but plenty of instruction and explanation. They math problems. These are what I would call organic farmer Katrinka Hibler calculate the are very clear, understandable, and really "bring document-based problems. That is, each prob- amount of water she needs to water a one-acre home" the usefulness of math. lem is based on a document, such as a collec- berry batch or help commercial fisherman Rudy EACH WORKTEXT ...... 10.95 8 25. tion of graphs, a restaurant menu, a weather Johanson figure how many sets of fish will max 004225 Applying Algebra (9-11) map, a calendar or schedule, a recipe, an adver- out the holding capacity of his boat. This is a A useful workbook designed to show stu- tisement, a movie listing, an invoice, and so on. great way for students to apply real-world math dents how algebraic knowledge can be used These are common, real life objects from which skills while learning a bit about the jobs them- to solve everyday problems. you may need to extract and interpret informa- selves. Reproducible. Answers included. -Enh 007436 Basic Equations tion. Not only do these problems promote 045244 ...... 17.95 14 .25 Useful for providing a basic understanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills, but of linear equations. After explaining the they also practice elapsed time, money, mea- 25 Real Life Math Investigations that will "what" and "why", emphasis is on translat- surement, fractions, and more. This 64-page Astound Teachers and Students (4-12) ing real-life situations into algebraic and book contains 14 document-based activities. This is one book that I can honestly say geometric statements (equations) to solve. Each 4-page activity is organized as follows: the lives up to its title. These math investigations 007449 Solving Word Problems document/picture, 2 student worksheets con- are fascinating, real-life, and even downright This is one of the best explanations and taining approximately 7 to 10 problems on each scary. Chapter 1 is entitled: “The Nightmare systems I've seen for teaching students how sheet, and a page containing teacher’s notes and of Payday Loans”. You can see where this is to convert those "tricky" word problems extension activities. ~ Anh going! So many adults fall into the payday loan into equations to solve. The first chapter 023287 ...... 10.99 8 .00 trap; this investigation shows students why and is entitled, appropriately, "Common Sense." how you quickly dig a hole you can’t climb out Chapters 2-8 are: Defining Quantities, of – just by doing the math. The next chapter Reducing the Number of Variables, Setting is: “Corn-Based Ethanol is the Answer to Our Up and Solving the Equations, Units of Dependence on Foreign Oil---Or Is It?” This Measurement, Diagrams, Trigonometry one hits close to home for us Midwesterners. Problems, and Calculus Problems. Use The next three chapters are about Media Math these lessons as students progress through Mistakes (Parts 1, 2, and 3). “Lawmakers Make high school. The last two chapters require Math Mistakes”, “Be Careful When You ‘Rent to a knowledge of the subject before using. Own’”, and “How People Lie with Statistics” are Shows the applicability of trigonometry and among the other very interesting investigations. calculus to everyday life and how to use Not only is the material sure to grab their atten- these skills in solving real life problems. tion (and ours), but the presentation is engaging, Real World Math: Unexpected Events (3-AD) too. Two characters, an Einstein-looking man Real-Life Math (9-12) 047916 ...... 19.99 15 .75 and a professorial-looking rat, guide students Because many math problems seem uncon- through each chapter. They dialogue in word nected to the "real world," students often form Everyday Math (Life Skills) (3-4) balloons, conversing about the unfolding inves- the misconception that many math problems are Over 100 word problems that deal with ordi- tigation. After completion of the investigation, unnecessary and will not benefit them in every- nary situations such as ordering from a catalog, there are four activities (Level 1, Level 2, Level day life. This series focuses on teaching students planning a family reunion, or estimating a gro- 3, and Einstein) that apply and expand on a variety of math skills using everyday, realistic cery bill. Activities practice basic math skills. the knowledge and skills obtained during that scenarios in order to helps students see just how No instruction included. 28 pgs. ~ Anh investigation. The book wraps up with, “Prices relevant and applicable these skills are to their 019855 ...... 7.99 6 .50 Were Really Cheap When My Parents Were lives outside of the classroom. The books are Young! Or Were They?” It sure seems like it designed to be used for practice or to introduce Real Life Math Mysteries (3-12) to me, but I’ll have to do the math to find out new skills; they will provide a great supplement This workbook is author Marya Washington for sure! Complete answers with solutions are to any existing math course. The format of the Tyler’s answer to the student’s common ques- provided in the back. books is very user friendly. The reproducible tion “What will we ever use this for?” A col- 045023 ...... 24.95 19 .25 student pages offer short lessons with all of the lection of assorted math problems ranging in questions focusing around a particular scenario skill from basic math operations like addition ☼Go Figure: 102 Math Word Problems Based or theme such as carpeting a house, making and subtraction to more complicated skills like On Actual News Stories (6-8) loan payments, finding averages for sports, reading statistics, each set represents actual There is no better way to learn than by applying landscaping, and entertainment budgeting. The examples from various members of a real life real world applications, and this workbook puts teacher's pages are alongside the corresponding community (Marshfield, WI) in their day-to-day a unique twist by utilizing real news stories from student pages for easy reference by the teacher. work experiences. See if the semi-truck driver around the world to practice problem solving Workbooks are about 74 pgs, with between 18 can drive to Porter, IN and still stay within U.S. skills. By following the proposed five-step pro- and 32 lessons in each. - Melissa Department of Transportation mandated regula- cess to problem solving (preview, read, select a EACH BOOK ...... 19.99 15 .50 tions, or calculate how many bales of hay stable strategy, solve, and review) and using one of the 027837 Algebra owners Jake and Carol Weigel need to have on nine problem solving strategies presented, stu- 027838 Decimals & Percents hand to feed their 40+ horses for an average dents will work their way through the following 027839 Fractions, Ratios 30-day month. Detailed step-by-step answers mathematical topics: whole numbers; algebraic 027840 Geometry are provided. Reproducible. 94 pgs. ~ Enh equations; decimals; number pattern, factors, 027841 Probability 039860 ...... 17.95 14 .25 & place value; fractions & percentages; ratio & 027842 Statistics proportion; geometric figures & areas; measure- 027843 Tables, Charts ☼On-the-Job Math Mysteries (4-8) ment (temperature, velocity, and liquid); surface Nothing makes learning easier than when you area & volume; and probability. Reproducible, have something “real” and familiar to connect answer key included. 64 pgs. -Enh the concept to. Expose your students to practi- 027633 ...... 9.99 8 .25

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 433 Daily Math Practice (1-6) Drillbooks (1-8) Very comprehensive in scope and progressive Sometimes after a child learns a new skill, it in difficulty, these by grade daily drills will helps to have plenty of practice sheets for them. help assure continual review and reinforce- Or if they are struggling with a concept, they ment of math concepts and skills. Daily drills may need some extra problems focusing on that are provided for 36 weeks and take about 5 area. These drillbooks have little or no instruc- minutes per day with 5 problems per drill. The tion; they're strictly drill sheets focusing on one ☼Daily Warm-Ups: Math in Real Life Level first two are computational, the second two thing, with a variety of different formats used II (9-12) cover a wide variety of skills (numeration, pat- throughout. - Melissa This book is filled with 180 quick, supple- terns/algebra, geometry/spatial, measurement EACH BOOK ...... 3.99 3 25. mental exercises that allow your students to - including time and money, data/probability) 006772 Addition 1 Facts 0-20 further their understanding in a wide range of and the fifth is a word problem. This format 006773 Addition 2 Review and Regrouping real-world math topics including consumer is followed Monday-Thursday. Friday's drill 006809 Decimals Concepts and Operations math, basic math, tables/charts/graphs, algebra contains just one, more extensive, problem that 006810 Division 1 Facts 1-81 & geometry, and data analysis & probability. often requires multiple steps to solve. Answers 006811 Division 2 Multi-Digit Answers included. Reproducible. -Enh are included by the week, on the same page as 006812 Fractions 1 Concepts 043231 ...... 18.99 14 .50 Friday's drill. If reproducing, you can simply 006813 Fractions 2 Operations cover this up. If using as a consumable, I would 006817 Multiplication 1 Facts 0-81 suggest a "corner pocket" made from construc- 006818 Multiplication Multi-Digit and Drill Books tion paper or tag to slide over this half-page. Regrouping EACH BOOK ...... 16.99 12 .75 006828 Percents Concepts and Operations Easy Timed Math Drills (1-3) 006998 Grade 1 007002 Grade 4 006832 Subtraction 1 Facts 0-20 Just like Timed Math Drills, these 28-page drill 006999 Grade 2 007005 Grade 5 006833 Subtraction 2 Review and books systematically practice facts from 0 to 9. 007000 Grade 3 007007 Grade 6 Regrouping The drills even follow the same step-by-step pro- gression of difficulty. At first, just one addend/ subtrahend/factor/divisor is practiced. Then, Daily Math Practice Student Books (1-6) two or three are mixed on a drill, and finally, These reproducible workbooks contain all facts are practiced together. The drills are the same exact student pages as Daily Math “easy” because they only present 36 problems Practice, but they do not include any answer per page as opposed to 100. Problems are pre- keys or tips on how to use the book. The same sented in both columnar and horizontal format Monday through Friday exercises are included on each drill. ~ Anh for 36 weeks. This is great if you don’t want to EACH BOOK ...... 6.99 5 .75 hide the answers in Daily Math Practice, or if 004922 Addition 004928 Multiplication you have more than one student and don’t want 004923 Subtraction 004933 Division to photocopy. These workbooks could be used ☼Timed Math Facts (1-6) for exercises without the main book, but many This series provides quick and easy daily drills One-Minute Math Drills (1-4) teachers find the answer keys and teaching tips to help improve student speed and accuracy Get ready for some hustle! These reproduc- helpful. 112 pgs, pb. in completing simple math equations (covers ible drill books mean business. They include EACH BOOK ...... 5 .00 math facts from 0-9). For each weekday (for flash cards, game sheets, progress charts, place- 028117 Grade 1 028129 Grade 4 nine weeks), the book provides a daily timed ment test, pretest, post-test, forty drill pages 028118 Grade 2 028131 Grade 5 test with 25 problems per day. The daily tests and scoring keys. The placement test should 028119 Grade 3 028133 Grade 6 get more complicated as the book progresses be taken to determine if your child is ready for (for example students start by adding one, then this level. Most of the drill pages concentrate they add two, etc.). For each day, there is space on a particular fact. They contain 30 problems, Math Speed Tests (1-6) to record both the score and the time taken to 40% of which are the fact being reinforced. The It's a race with the clock! Each book contains complete the test. Each week includes three fact learned in the last set is presented again 60 timed tests for math fact mastery. Both levels additional worksheets for even more practice. in 10% to 20% of the problems. Previously practice addition and subtraction. Grades 3-6 A “Home Practice” page provides an additional learned facts make up the rest of the set. Test also practice multiplication and division. These 25 math problems per weekday with space to pages contain an equal distribution of facts columnar tests include 50-100 problems apiece. write the score and time taken (these are the practiced in the previous sets. For example, the Tests are clearly labeled. For example, the "+, same problems as the corresponding day in the Multiplication Level B book contains drill sheets - to 11" test covers addition and subtraction to main worksheets, but are given in a different for each fact from 6 x 2 through 9 x 10. After 11. ~ Anh order). An “Extra Practice” worksheet provides all 6-factor drills are taken and passed, students 019042 Grades 1-3 . . . . . 8.95 7 .05 a slightly different challenge, with 25 problems take the 6-factor test before progressing to the 019043 Grades 3-6 . . . . . 8.95 7 .05 per weekday where students must supply the 7-as-a-factor drills. Students must complete all missing addend instead of the answer (like 2 + problems on a sheet accurately in one minute __ = 6). A weekly review test is also included before advancing to the next fact. This is a More Minute Math Drills (1-6) with 100 problems for students to answer very fact-intensive approach that should help These books are great for those looking to as quickly as possible. Even more additional students get those facts down cold. provide additional drill exercises to help your review drills are included in the back of each EACH DRILL BOOK . . . . . 9.99 7 .25 students master the basic math facts from 0-12. book for comprehensive review and lots of 007248 Addition Level A (sums 0 to 10) The drills follow an easy-to-understand, system- practice with timed tests. Record sheets are 007252 Addition Level B (sums 11 to 18) atic progression, and mixed review and cumu- included with each book. With more than 40 007251 Subtraction Level A (minuends lative review exercises are thrown in every so reproducible drill worksheets in each book, and 0 to 10) often to provide an additional challenge. The daily and weekly practice, students are sure to 007255 Subtraction Level B (minuends perforated pages make it easy to make copies improve their speed and accuracy. Answers not 11 to 18) should you have more than one student to test included. 48 pgs, pb. ~Rachel 007250 Multiplication Level A at any given time. Answers included, consum- EACH BOOK ...... 7.99 6 25. (factors 0 to 5) able. – Enh 045595 Addition (1-3) 007254 Multiplication Level B EACH BOOK ...... 13.99 10 .25 045598 Subtraction (1-3) (factors 6 to 9) 042074 Addition & Subtraction (1-3) 045597 Multiplication (4-6) 007249 Division Level A (divisors 1 to 5) 042075 Multiplication & Division (3-6) 045596 Division (4-6) 434 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Timed Math Drills (2-6) sheer variety in the sheets and the incremental Mastery Drills in Mathematics (1-8) Drill, drill, and nothing but drill. Twenty-eight level of difficulty from one sheet to the next. Unlike Drillbooks, which practice a specific pages of drill per book. Here are the sheets you CalcuLadders are spiral bound, with 12 pages skill, these small-format drill books practice need for practice of each, particular fact. For each of 16 different drill sheets on a rainbow various essential math skills for a specific grade. example, multiplication drill sheets have a sepa- of colored paper. Each book comes with an There is no instruction - just a mix of computa- rate page for practicing each single factor from x Instructor’s guide. All are reproducible - handy tional practice, questions that test comprehen- 1 to x 9, mixed on each page (not in predictable if you need just one more of a level - but, unless sion, and word problems. 96 pgs. ~ Anh sequence like some drill sheets that have 1 x 1 you have access to very inexpensive copying, EACH BOOK ...... 3.50 2 75. then 1 x 2, etc.). These are followed by nine you will want a book for each child. Each 021194 Grade 1 021198 Grade 5 drill sheets using two different factors (x 0 and CalcuLadder includes a set of “QuicKeys” for 021195 Grade 2 021199 Grade 6 x 1; x 1 and x 2; etc.). There are also two drill easy grading and an Achievement Record to 021196 Grade 3 021200 Grade 7 sheets with mixed problems using factors 1-4, record progress. Cute pictures in the margin 021197 Grade 4 021201 Grade 8 two using factors 5-9, one each with factors 1-3, add to the visual appeal, and an appropriate 4-6, and 7-9, and three with all factors mixed. scripture verse is a definite plus (if you’re drilling The last several drills in the book have problems several students, the ones who finish ahead can in horizontal format, so students can gain expe- meditate on something worthwhile!) rience with it, also. Every type of multiplication We also stock the MasterPak CD-ROMS. drill you need is here. 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What's carrying), basic multiplication (through 9’s). drills to help keep their math skills sharp, to unique about this set is that the flip side of each 005116 CalcuLadder 3 (3-5 or for review) build concentration and to use logical strate- card holds the answer along one side or bot- Intermediate and advanced multiplication gies to solve problems. Each book contains tom in equation format, as well as an object and basic division. daily drills for 40 weeks. The Monday through version of the problem. This helps students see 005117 CalcuLadder 4 (4-6 or for review) Thursday drills contain fewer questions than the how abstract numbers are used as a shortcut to Advanced multiplication review, intermedi- Friday drills. New concepts are introduced at represent amounts of concrete objects. Each set ate and advanced division, place value, the beginning of the week and reviewed later contains 92 3"x 6" flash cards which cover the product estimation, basic fractions, deci- in the week and in following weeks. Besides basic facts for numbers 1-9 and offer ideas for mals. covering basic math operations like addition fun teaching activities using the cards. 005118 CalcuLadder 5 (5-7 or for review) and multiplication, questions also cover area, EACH SET ...... 6.99 5 .00 Advanced division review, intermediate and measurement, chance, and data concepts. Early 031457 Addition 031459 Multiplication advanced fractions. levels drill on simple mental strategies like dou- 031460 Subtraction 031458 Division 005119 CalcuLadder 6 (6-8 or for review) bling and halving, as well as identifying shapes 013744 All 4 Card Sets . . . 27.95 22 .50 Fractions review, percents, English/Metric and telling time. Middle levels build upon these units of measure, pre-geometry, and Roman skills and drill on adding two-digit numbers, CalcuLadders (1-8) numerals. as well as simple multiplication and division These are great - painless, quick, easy to take and calculating time intervals. Upper levels and good for you - no wonder they’re called 003943 Masterpak 1 . . . . 29.95 23 .80 incorporate fractions and decimals, multiplying “Learning Vitamins.” These are designed to get Contains masters for CalcuLadders 1, 2, 3 larger numbers, and basic algebra. Levels 4-7 the brain working quickly and automatically and ReadyWriter. have Monday through Thursday drills in the - a must before going into higher-level math! front of the book and Friday "tests" in the back. We have seen marked improvement in our 003945 Masterpak 2 . . . . 29.95 23 .80 A Teacher's Guide w/ Answer Key is available children’s computational speed and skill after Contains masters for CalcuLadders 4, 5, 6 for each level - this may be a photocopy, as using these in recent years. Advantages over and AlphaBetter. the publisher is no longer making it available other drill sheets we’ve seen (and used) are the separately. ~ Rachel EACH STUDENT GR . 2-3 . . . . 6.95 5 50. EACH STUDENT GR . 4-7 . . . . 8.95 7 05. EACH INDIV . ANSWER KEY . . . 0.95 0 75. Student Answer Key 018857 Grade 2 043760 018860 Grade 3 043761 018861 Grade 4 043762 018868 Grade 5 043763 018870 Grade 6 043764 018872 Grade 7 043765

Complete Book of Math Timed Tests (3-5) Build speed and accuracy in recalling addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. This book includes explanation of concepts, strategies to improve performance, numerous practice pages, and approximately 150 timed tests. Reduced page answer keys make grading a snap. ~ Anh 019549 ...... 14.95 10 .95

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 435 Flashcards / Drill Math Wheel Flash Cards (1-5) Math in a Flash Progress Tracker (K-6) Take a spin with these fun flash cards that show This handy little tool will increase their con- related equations on both sides! Each set comes fidence as they watch their fact memorization Numbers 0-100 Flash Cards (PK-2) with twelve, durable, 5" math wheels reveal- progress being made. The 2" x 8" chart features These flashcards are great for building num- ing 240 equations. Spin the wheel to reveal all four operation functions on the right, and the ber recognition. One side of the card shows a a number and create an equation. After you numbers 0-12 each bordered in the same color number (like 26) and then the other side shows think you know the answer, simply flip over the found on the Math in a Flash cards for each the number word (like twenty-six). Covering card to check the answer shown in the window. number's fact family. As they learn all the facts numbers 0-100, this set is colorful and durable. Continue on by spinning the wheel to reveal a in a family, they can mark it off on their card 043981 ...... 7.49 5 .75 new number, which creates a new equation. and watch the card fill up. Each wheel works on one fact family, covering 026361 ...... 0 25. Flash Cards the facts one through twelve. The Addition and Operations sets below practice math facts Subtraction Math Wheels are recommended for Hot Dots Flashcards 0-10, and contain 50 two-sided cards. grades 1 and up, and the Multiplication and Please see Curriculum for a full description. EACH SET ...... 2.95 2 .15 Division Math Wheels are recommended for 008501 Addition grades 3 and up. When you're done, store your 008510 Multiplication Math Wheels in their sturdy storage case. - elise Games EACH WHEEL ...... 9.49 7 .50 Basic Operations Flash Cards 002295 Addition/Subtraction Koplow Games (K+) Each of these sets contains 56 two-sided cards, 002306 Multiplication/Division These basic math games are simple to play practices math facts 0-12. Cards are 3.4" x 6.4". and provide unlimited math problems to solve. EACH SET ...... 2.99 2 .50 Ultimate Fact Family Flashcards (2-6) The games are simply composed of dice. Dice 009493 Addition 009509 Mult . These flashcards take on a slightly different have numbers and math symbols (x, -, +, etc.). 009512 Subtraction 009496 Division approach to teaching the basics compared to the Different sets have dice with different numbers usual ones. Each card focuses on a fact family of sides for different levels of difficulty. Players Flash Cards (Facts 13-18) (K-4) and can be used for both addition / subtraction roll the dice and solve the problem that they These larger-number flashcards are perfect for or multiplication / division. One side provides roll. These are simple but effective “games” and practicing larger-number addition and subtrac- practice in the more traditional sense with just are relatively inexpensive. All dice are standard tion problems. Drilling numbers from 13-18, numbers showing (add or multiply the numbers size (5/8”) and are white with black lettering, each set has 99 cards. Cards are colorful and when the colors are the same and subtract or unless noted. ~ Rachel durable, with one side displaying a problem divide when the numbers are in different colors) CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and the other showing the problem with the while the flip side provides the “domino” ver- 036029 Math Set 1 (K+) . . . . 5.00 3 85. correct answer. sion for your visual learners. Each set includes This set includes three 6-sided dice marked EACH SET ...... 7.49 5 .75 92 cards and covers all facts 0-12. Cards mea- positive 1-6, three 6-sided dice marked neg- 043980 Addition sure 3 5/8” x 5 1/2” - Enh ative 1-6, one 6-sided die with addition and 043982 Subtraction 042387 Addition/Subtraction 9.99 7 .25 subtraction symbols, and one 6-sided die 042392 Multiplication/Division 9.99 7 .25 with multiplication and division symbols. Triangle Flash Cards (K-6) 036030 Math Set 2 (K+) . . . . 5.00 3 85. Designed to teach families of facts instead of Math in a Flash Cards (K-6) Three 6-sided dice marked 1-6, three individual problems, these triangle-shaped flash These unique flashcard sets contain all facts 6-sided dice marked 7-12, one 6-sided die cards show the relationship between addition for that operation, from zero to twelve. Each with addition and subtraction symbols, and and subtraction or between multiplication and number family of facts is bordered in a different one 6-sided die with multiplication and divi- division . color, making it easy to isolate a certain family sion symbols. EACH SET ...... 5.95 4 .95 of facts for study. But wait - there's more! Each 036027 Multiplication (3+) . . . 1.50 1 15. 003763 Addition/Subtraction 2 ½" x 4" card features a punch hole in the upper This set includes two 12-sided number dice 010701 Multiplication/Division left-hand corner of the flashcard, for one of the marked 1-12 and one die marked for multi- two metal rings included, so you can keep them plication on all sides. Three Corner Flash Cards (1-5) all together without worries of losing them, or 036028 Multiplication (colored) (3+) You won't have to "corner" your kids to learn place only the cards the student needs to study ...... 1.50 1 15. their beginning math skills when you use these on a ring to eliminate bulk and distractions. Identical as the set above, but multiplication flash cards! These sets come with forty-six, two- Each card is double-sided, with the answer die is white, one number die is red, and the sided, 5" triangle shaped cards. On each side, on the back, so the student can flip the card other is blue. there are three numbers (one in each corner) over the ring and check the answer. Portable, 036031 Multiplication-Set of 5 Polyhedron that are two different colors. To use, you simply complete, and color-coded, these are perfect for (3+) ...... 3.00 2 30. cover one of the numbers with your hand. Then drill, self-study, even to take on the road! Sets Includes one 6-sided die marked 1-3 twice, you work on the equation that is revealed. The include 169 flashcards and two 2 1/4" diameter one 6-sided die marked 1-6, one 20-sided best part is that the cards are self-checking as rings. - Jess die marked 1-20, one die marked for mul- the answer is the number you just covered up EACH CARD SET ...... 11.99 9 .25 tiplication on all sides, and one 6-sided die with your hand! Both sets cover facts through 026350 Addition 026352 Multiplication with an equal sign (=) on all sides. twelve. The cards come in a sturdy storage 026362 Subtraction 026351 Division box and are made out of a durable cardstock. An instruction card is included, which outlines Math in a Flash Notebook Charts (K-6) Math Triple Play Games (K-4) several fun activities. Great for home, school, These handy 8 ½" x 11", 3-hole punched note- EACH GAME ...... 5.95 4 95. or travel! - elise book charts correlate with the Math in a Flash 047361 Intermediate Math - Elapsed Time 002398 Add & Subtract . . . . 8.49 6 .50 cards and feature each fact family from 0-12, 047362 Intermediate Math - Multiplication 002503 Multiply & Divide . . . 8.49 6 .50 each bordered in the same color as is found on & Division the corresponding fact family in the card set. 047363 Intermediate Math - Vocabulary Triangle Flash Cards (Mighty Bright Card With all the facts on the same page, these act 047360 Intermediate Math - Addition & Stock) (K-6) as quick references for the student that they can Subtraction 046900 ...... 3.49 3 .00 refer to in a glance. 047364 Primary Math - Addition EACH CHART ...... 0 .25 047365 Primary Math - Money Minute Math Electronic Flash Card (1-4) 026354 Addition 026357 Multiplication 047366 Primary Math - Subtraction 047569 ...... 14.99 11 .75 026359 Subtraction 026355 Division 047367 Primary Math - Vocabulary

436 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Dino Math Tracks Game (K-4) Roll ‘N Multiply (3-12) numbers on the board. Each player is dealt a Here come the herds! The Triceratops are Like Roll ‘N Add, this game creates an exciting hand of cards and receives a pile of chips in getting ahead! By finding the ones, tens, hun- mix of strategy, math, and competition! In Roll one color. Players then take turns playing cards dreds, and thousands, adding and arranging ‘N Multiply, the goal is for a player to create a and placing chips on a space on the board that the numbered dice, you can move your herd of row of four pieces in his color. The catch is features the answer (sum) of the addition or sub- colorful dinos toward the rainbow finish line. that each of the double-sided pieces contains a traction problem on the card played. Even chil- Watch out! A stegosaurus has stepped on your multiplication answer on it, and to play a piece, dren just learning their addition and subtraction space! Who gets to move ahead? Roll the big- each player must first roll both of the 10-sided facts can play, aided by the color-coded cards ger number, and you do. With 3 math games dice, multiply the numbers to determine the and board which narrow down the possible for younger kids, Dino Math Tracks is designed product, and then play the piece displaying that answers. Plus and Minus cards add another fun to reinforce counting, place value, addition and number. After a player has placed a piece on twist; Plus cards are wild and Minus cards allow subtraction skills, and word problems in a fun the board, it’s the other player’s turn. The game players to remove a chip from the board. If you way. For 2-4 players. becomes more exciting when a player rolls a like Sequence but wish it was more educational, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. product that is already on the board. If it’s their or if you are looking for a math game everyone 020312 ...... 23.99 18 .50 own piece, they can move it wherever they’d will enjoy, try Sequence Numbers. For 2-6 like or keep it where it is. If it’s their opponent’s players. – Jess ☼Numbers Factory Game (K-5) piece, they get to flip it to their own color and 018850 ...... 24.00 20 .25 This versatile game will appeal to a wide vari- then move it wherever they’d like. It’s a delicate ety of ages and skill levels, ranging from young balance of strategy and luck, because a roll of children learning how to count to older children the dice can change everything! A nice bonus ☼24 Games (2-8) practicing multiplication and division. The set with this game is that all the chips and the dice Here they are, “back” in our catalog! For all contains 72 double-sided lotto cards and 6 fit into a tray that snaps right into the bottom of those parent’s who would like more practice double-sided collecting game boards, all made the game board, keeping everything together with equations but can’t quite fit it in, here’s an of sturdy cardboard. The 2” x 2” lotto cards with no loose pieces. A multiplication table is easy alternative. In 24 Games, students already contain illustrations of objects on one side (for included for checking answers. have the answer - they just have to figure out the counting) and multiplication or division prob- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. question. Each set consists of 96 double-sided 4 lems on the other side (unrelated to the object 026922 ...... 24.99 20 .95 x 4 inch cards with 192 combinations for plenty on the front side). For example, one of the cards of practice. has the number 7 with illustrations of 7 snails on 22 Ku-du! Wood Tile Game (1-AD) In the games ‘Single Digits’ and ‘Double the front side, while the back of the card says CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Digits,’ there are 3 levels of play – easy, medi- “4 x 9”. The 6 ¾” x 6 ¾” collecting game boards 047592 ...... 14.95 13 .25 um, and tough. The object is to use the numbers contain six brightly colored shapes, each with printed on the number wheel of each card only a number listed inside the shape. (The numbers Math Bingo Games (1+) one time with the functions of add, subtract, on the board are in a “random” manner, like a These math bingo games are not only full of multiply, or divide to equal the total number of bingo or lotto board.). To play, students select family fun; they are a wonderful way to learn 24. Hence the name of the game! a game board and try to match the lotto cards math as you play. Learn addition facts through Two number wheels are printed on each card to the numbers on their particular board. There 12 + 12, subtraction facts through 24 - 12, and of ‘Add/Subtract’ and ‘Multiply/Divide.’ A target are many different ways to play, depending on multiplication facts through 12 x 12. Money number is printed in white and you are to pick the skills being practiced. For example, students Bingo helps practice coin counting combina- the wheel that can make the target number; can match the picture sides of the cards to num- tions up to one dollar. Each game comes with only one wheel will work. You can add, sub- bers on the board (simple counting), or they can 40 game cards (except Money - 36 game cards), tract, multiply, or divide to arrive at the target match the operation sides of the cards to the bingo chips, calling cards, answer mat, and a number. You must use all numbers on a wheel multiplication or division answers. The back comprehensive game guide. A nice addition to but each number only once. Easy and medium of the game box provides plenty of game ideas any math curriculum. ~ Alysia target numbers are 3-10 and the target number including variations for solo players. ~ Lisa EACH GAME ...... 9.99 7 .50 for all tough cards is 24. The solution to the 002441 ...... 12.99 10 .25 032034 Addition 034745 Multiplication problem is given on the reverse side of the card. 034749 Subtraction 034750 Money The ‘Factors/Multiples’ game is played a bit Roll ‘N Add (K-3) differently. Each card shows two numbers, and A fun mix of math, tic-tac-toe, strategy, and ‘SMATH Game (1-AD) the object is to find a common factor for those luck, this game makes addition exciting! The Players face off in this Scrabble-like game, numbers. The player then states the multipli- game consists of a 9-square board, double-sided trying to make equations to score points. In cation facts. There is a self-check feature that chips numbered 2-20, two 10-sided dice, an typical Scrabble fashion, plays are allowed shows correct solutions for the reverse side of addition table, instructions, and a storage bag. either vertically or horizontally, and the board the card. A fun expansion activity for groups Two different 2-player games can be played, the has bonus ‘2x’ and ‘3x’ spaces for extra points. suggests connecting the cards with common goal of each being to make a row of three chips Players each receive ten tiles that may be num- factors to create a pattern or placing four cards of your color on the board. In Plus, players roll bers or math symbols (‘+’, ‘-‘, ‘x’ or ‘÷’). Equal together to create a wheel of numbers that share both dice, figure out the sum, grab the chip with signs and parentheses are placed to the side of a common factor. that number, and place it with their color face- the board, and any player may use them at any These card games are used in classrooms up anywhere on the board. Then it’s the next time. Players take turns placing equations on around the country and have even been found player’s turn, and so on. In Double, a player the board or adding on to existing equations. to improve math scores. This is one of those rolls one die on his turn, doubles it to find the All tiles have point values in the corner, so games that the more you play, the faster you sum, and places the matching chip anywhere players can score their turns. The game is over become. Go ahead and grow your math speed on the board. The real fun begins when you or when there are no more moves or tiles. and skills while having some fun. ~ Donna your opponent roll the dice and come up with 028295 ...... 16.99 13 .95 EACH GAME ...... 21.95 17 .95 a number which is already on the board! If it’s 008655 Add/Subtract your turn and you roll the sum of one of your ☼Sequence Numbers (2-AD) 008661 Double Digits chips on the board, you can pick it up and move If you mix Sequence with a little addition and 008664 Factors/Multiples it or leave it where it is. If your opponent rolls subtraction action, what do you get? Sequence 008677 Multiply/Divide that number, however, they get to flip it over to Numbers! The game plays very similarly to 008684 Single Digits their color AND move it! No matter who's win- Sequence, but the board is covered with the 047120 96-Card Deck: Integers (7-AD) ning, it could all change with a roll of the dice! numbers 1-30 instead of card faces. The card 047121 96-Card Deck: Algebra / CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. deck is made up of cards with addition and Exponents (7-AD) 026921 ...... 11.99 9 .95 subtraction problems whose sums match the

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 437 Tano Game (3-AD) Muggins Math Game (3+) Card Games CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. This well thought-out math game really encour- 047976 ...... 5.99 4 .95 ages players to use what they've learned - and 1-2-3 OY! (PK+) quickly! Fast-paced and brain-stretching, it uses This game is really several games which can Math Dice (3-AD) all basic arithmetic operations and requires the be played by children just learning numbers This simple dice game is a fun way to improve use of strategic thinking and mental math skills. or older children that can add and subtract. mental math skills. The game includes three The game is for 1-4 players and requires players Individual games can be made easier or more standard 6-sided dice, two fancy 12-sided dice, to occupy as many number spaces as possible advanced. Deck includes 5 cards each of 0-16, a travel bag, and an instruction booklet. Rules while blocking their opponents' attempts to plus 5 OY! cards. of the game are simple. First, you roll the two do the same. After rolling 3 dice (6-sided or In the first and easiest game, Tots OY! all cards 12-sided dice and multiply the two numbers to 12-sided, depending on the level of play), play- are dealt and players keep cards face down in a get a “Target Number.” Then you roll the three ers try to claim an unoccupied numbered space. stack. One at a time players play a card; if the 6-sided dice and try to combine those numbers To do this, they must form an equation (using card played is higher than the one before, or if in any way (addition, subtraction, multiplica- any combination of basic arithmetic operations) an OY! card is played, players shout "OY!" to tion, division, powers, roots, etc) to match or with those three numbers with an answer equal win the pile of cards. get as close as possible to the “Target Number.” to the number shown on an unclaimed space. In High 5 OY! each player gets two cards, then Play solo or with as many people as desired. A few extra rules like "bumping" and "bluffing" place one face up on the table to be the target 034429 ...... 5.99 4 .95 provide additional complexity to the game and number. Players look at their cards and decide allow for more challenging play. if they want more (up to five) cards, then use 035040 Muggins Math (Single Wood all cards in an equation (adding or subtracting) Board) ...... 31.95 31 .50 to get as close as possible to the target number. 035039 Muggins Math (Reversible Board In Quick OY!, all cards are dealt, then the first with Knockout) . . . . 42.95 41 .75 player takes a card of his stack and lays it face Knockout is a "King of the Mountain" with up on the table. The next player takes his top numbers type game for 1-4 players. Roll card and lays it on top, with the corner number dice and add or subtract to build lock-out of the first card showing. Adding or subtracting points for yourself or knock out your oppo- the first two cards yields two target numbers; nents in this fun game of strategy and luck. if the next player's card is either of the target Many different levels of play. numbers, the first player to shout OY! wins the cards. Math Magic Mixer Game (3-AD) Players are dealt seven cards in Slap Match Calculate and win! Sounds simple, right? OY!, and the remaining cards go in a stock pile. Well, this game is a bit more challenging than Dealer turns up one card for the target number, you may think! The first step to this game is and using the cards in your hands and addition Equate (3+) for you to “roll” seven dice using the “Magic or subtraction, players try to match the target One of the "blessings" of being in my family is Mixer,” a novel holder that allows you to roll number. helping to review products. Sometimes it can all seven dice at once by rolling it around in the To play Fake OY! everyone gets seven cards, be dull, but sometimes we receive fun stuff, and palm of your hand. Then, add up the two black with the rest forming the stock pile, and a target Melissa and I often end up playing games like dice, which will give you your “target sum”. number is turned up. After drawing one card this one. This game would be good practice for Your goal is to use the numbers of the remain- from the stock pile you have to put two or three a younger child that knows his basic operations, ing five colored dice and any mathematical cards facedown that equal the target number by but it was also challenging for Melissa and I, as operation you choose – addition, subtraction, addition and/or subtraction. If you don't have we studied the board and our tiles to find the multiplication, or division – to reach the target cards that equal the target number, you draw equation worth the most possible points. The sum. You may only use each number once, but two or three cards from the pile, or bluff, laying board is similar to a Scrabble board, with 361 you may use the mathematical operations more down two or three cards anyway. If someone squares including 36 3S squares (3 times symbol than once. The number of dice you use to reach calls your bluff, you have to draw six cards. If score), 38 2S squares (2 times symbol square), your target sum is the number of points you you challenge a bluff incorrectly you must pick 9 2E squares (2 times equation score), and 8 3E receive. Confused? Well, here is the example up two cards. squares, (3 times equation score). 44 sign tiles on the back of the box, and I think it will clear In Zero Set OY! players have nine cards, plus (plus, minus, times, and divide by); 78 number up any confusion you may have. Let’s say that one drawn at the beginning of every turn, and tiles, 0-9; 25 fraction tiles, with halves, thirds, the two black dice show 3 and 20, and the five the object is to lay down sets of three cards that fourths, and sixths; plus three blank tiles are colored dice show 6, 1, 4, 2, and 5. Your target equal 0 by addition and/or subtraction, and put included. This game plays like Scrabble, too. sum is 23. Here are some possible equations them in your win pile. The same crossword structure is formed as each that you could use to get points: (6x4)-1=23 Some of the games are slow, while some can player picks nine tiles and uses as many as pos- (worth three points), (5x4)+(2+1)=23 (you’d be very fast and more competitive. See also sible to get the most points, then restocks his earn 4 points), and the ideal equation that uses A-B-C OY! in the Spelling section. - Stephanie tray. Equal signs are "free," but you are only all 5 dice for a total of five points would be 006147 ...... 10.00 8 50. allowed one per play. - Stephanie (6x5)-(2+1+4)=23. Paper is provided for you CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. to write down your possible equations to help 005530 Equate ...... 26.00 19 .75 you reach the optimal one. But be careful, as 026136 Junior Tiles . . . . . 10.00 7 .75 an incorrect equation will cost you five points! For younger players, this set includes 176 This innovative math game is really flexible in tiles including whole numbers (0-9) with the rules. The winner is obviously the one who more 1's and 0's than the original set, frac- accumulates the most points, but you can set tions with denominator 2, the four basic the number to be reached. The game can be operation signs with more + and - than x played alone or with any number of players. A and ÷, and equal to symbols. timer is not included, but you could also add a 005528 Advanced Tiles . . . 10.00 7 .75 time limit to each round to encourage speedy For more advanced players, or more chal- thinking. The unique dice holder also makes lenging play, this set holds 197 more tiles this game ideal for travel fun. This game is including integers, exponents, fractions, simple, yet terribly addictive! - elise negative numbers, plus more signs and CHOKING HAZARD (1, 4). Not <3yrs. equal tiles. 042623 ...... 9.49 7 .50

438 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Hands-On Math Learning Games (PK-6) ☼Heist Card Game (3-AD) The object of each game is to make a set from Do you have the special combination to the set of 52 colorful cards. For example, in the crack the code to the vault? This unique card Customary Measurement game, a set would be game features a plastic vault piece which you the gallon of milk, the gallon of gasoline, the surround by wedge shaped cards featuring the card showing four quarts of milk, and the card numbers 0-9. Each player, or thief, is dealt 3-5 showing eight pints of cream, because they all code cards (depending on the number of play- represent one gallon. Variations can make the Numbers League Card Game (2-5) ers in the game) which they place face down games easier or harder, and four blank cards Here is your task: A plague of villains has in front of them. Then each player is dealt five allow you to create your own set. Cards are descended on Infinity City. In Numbers League tool cards which they will use to help crack 31/4” by 5 1/4”. ~ Stephanie you are the leader of a team of superheroes in their codes. Tool cards enable players to move EACH GAME ...... 7.99 5 .95 a quest to rid the streets of villainy. To do so, forward or backward certain numbers of spaces 007226 Addition Sums 0-12 (1+) you must use the sum of your team’s powers (good practice of addition and subtraction 007227 Beginning Fractions (1+) (using addition, subtraction, and multiplication) skills!) or may be special tool cards that allow 007228 Customary Measurement (2+) to save the day. This comic book inspired math players to do things like change the direction 007230 Fractions (2+) game is loads of fun and is bound to get your of play, skip another player, trade code cards, 007232 Money (1+) boys excited about math! The deck of 120 etc. Each player is working on one of their code 007233 Multiplication 0-12 (3+) cards comes with 75 Hero Cards (25 heads, cards at a time, known only to them, trying to 016384 Place Value 25 bodies, 25 legs), 21 Device Cards, and 24 move the vault dial to that location. They may 016421 Subtraction 0-12 two-sided Villain Cards. Here is how you play use as many of their Tool Cards in one turn as 007238 Telling Time (K+) – lay down all the villain cards in the “Rogues they wish, but they are only allowed to draw Gallery,” lay down three cards designated as one new card into their hand at the end of their ☼Math Snap Card Games (PK-AD) the “Sidekick,” and then each player begins turn. Once a code card is “cracked,” it is over- For those of you are already familiar with the with seven cards in their hands. Play moves turned and the thief goes to work on another. “making words” snap card games in our phonics clockwise, and each player’s turn has three The first to crack all of their code cards first wins section (items #045568 and #040309), these are phases: action phase, capture phase, and ener- the game – and the riches! ~ Megan played out in the exact same manner but under gize phase. During action phase, you can either 046117 ...... 8.00 6 50. a math context. For those of you who are not play up to two cards from your hand or return as familiar with this particular card games series, many unwanted cards from your hand back to please see the Phonics section of the catalog for “headquarters” (the deck of heroes) and redraw, a more detailed description of play. Use these for a total of seven cards, thus ending your turn. cards to play the traditional game of snap or If you choose to play two cards, you lay them pairs, or see what kind of games you can come on the table face up in front of you. Hero cards up with on your own. These cards provide chil- are used to build superheroes and they must dren with a fun, yet inexpensive way to learn consist of 1 head, 1 chest, and 1 leg card. You and practice fundamental math concepts. 52 can only build one superhero at a time, and cards per deck. -Enh they cannot be altered once completed. You EACH GAME ...... 4.95 3 .95 can also play a device card (such as a zap gun, Software / Electronic Games 028122 Fraction Action (2-AD) which is worth a value of adding 15 or a Utility 028153 My First Number (PK-AD) Belt which you subtract 5), which can be placed Reader Rabbit Personalized Math CD-ROMs 028180 My First Times Tables (K-AD) on a completed superhero to help them capture (PK-4) 028217 Tell the Time (K-AD) a villain. In the capture phase, you can try to EACH CD-ROM ...... 9.99 7 75. 028288 Times Table (2-AD) capture one villain from the Rogues Gallery. 030115 Ages 4-6 Each villain has a “weakness number” that you 030119 Ages 6-9 must match in order to capture it. Use any or all of your completed superheroes, with or without Flash Action Software (K-4) devices to match a villain’s weakness. If suc- The computer version of flashcards! Animation cessful, you place the captured villain in your rewards make this more enjoyable than the “trophy pile.” The energize phase is when you cardboard cards. Software can be used inde- Snap It Up! Games (1-6) end your turn by drawing enough cards from pendently or with a partner. A range of diffi- You had better be quick if you want to be the Hall of Heroes to bring your hand back to culty levels are included. CD-ROM works with the winning player in these games! The basic 7 cards. Play continues until all villains have either Windows or Mac and requires a multime- rules are the same for each Snap It Up! Game. been captured. Each player adds the points of dia computer. System requirements: Windows Players sort out the two types of cards. One the villains in their trophy pile (this number is Vista/XP/2000/ME/98. Mac OS X 10.5, 10.4, stack goes in the middle and the rest are divvied different than their weakness number), and the 10.3 10.2.8. up among the players. Each player holds three player with the highest total is the winner! This EACH CD-ROM ...... 12.99 10 .50 cards in their hand and puts the rest facedown is just a brief explanation of this super fun game. 009498 Addition/Subtraction in their draw pile. The card in the center is There is also a sidekick aspect I left out, and 009500 Multiplication/Division overturned, and players try to make some kind more rules on how you can customize numbers of match with two of the cards in their hand league so you can play the “Superheroes Level.” Scholastic Math Missions CD-ROMs (K-5) - but watch out, everyone is trying to get that If you love this game and are looking for an EACH CD-ROM ...... 29.99 23 .95 center card! Players can never have more than “added challenge,” then I highly recommend 047928 Grades K-2 three cards in their hand, but they can draw the Expansion Deck. This deck will introduce 047927 Grades 3-5 and discard as quickly as possible to try to find 24 new villains (12 two-sided cards), 11 new a match. If you are skillful and lucky enough to superheroes (33 cards), and 15 new devices. be first, yell "Snap!" and snatch the card and its To defeat the villains, you will need even more pairs from your hand. The first player to make skill than before, as now you must use divi- three matches will have "Snapped It Up" to win sion and decimals to reach your target sums. the game. 2 or more players. ~ Megan Now, cue the cool superhero music and EACH GAME (except noted) . . 10.99 8 .50 remember, it’s up to you and your heroes to 015872 Addition and Subtraction (1+) keep Infinity City free of villainy! – elise 015873 Multiplication (3+) 013269 Game ...... 19.95 16 .25 025215 Money (2+) 044916 Expansion Deck . . . . 9.95 8 .25 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 439 The Quarter Mile (K-AD) impressive cover story about The Quarter Mile ics covered on the specific CD-ROMs. System Math drill is a subject that lends itself well and its tournament. Apparently, the only area requirements: Windows: 7 (32/64 bit)/Vista/ to the computer - and there are many such in which homeschoolers lag behind their public XP/2000(SP4), 300 MHz or faster processor, programs available. After reading Mary Pride’s school counterparts on standardized tests is in 64 MB RAM; Mac: OS X version 10.3 or later, accolades about this one, we decided to give math computation speed. Perhaps we place Universal for Intel or PowerPC, 500 MHz or it a try. The program has one basic game - a less value on drill and more on concept - or lack faster processor, 128 MB RAM. quarter mile race - though you can race with flashcard “competition” for our children. For EACH CD-ROM ...... 32.95 31 .95 dragsters or horses. The sound effects are whatever reason, this is an area in which many 045463 #3 – Multiplication simple, but appropriate - roaring engines, or homeschooled students can improve. Because Games cover multiplication facts from 2x10 horse trotting (the sound is adjustable, and you this software’s focus is speed, it is an extremely and below and up to 12x12, multiplication can turn it off). But, in this case, simple is effective remedy for sluggish computational word problems, multiplication number pat- fine. The racing theme is extremely motivating response. In Barnum’s 4th annual tournament, terns, negative numbers and decimals, and and the best part is that you’re racing against although only 4% of the participants were multiplication algebra. yourself! Once you’ve raced several times, the homeschooled, many were on the winner’s list. 045464 #4 – Division and Fractions other cars or horses in the race are your own System requirements: Windows: 98, ME, NT, Games cover simple division, long division five best times. Since the time is kept to thou- 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7; Macintosh with remainders, division word problems, sandths of a second, any small improvement 8.x up to OS 10.4 as long as the computer is divisors from 1 to 12 and quotients from 1 results in a win. Questions appear at the bottom running "Classic." Classic is a version of OS 9 to 12, simplifying fractions, solving mixed of the screen. You have to respond as quickly that runs on OS 10. The Quarter Mile will not fractions, equivalent fractions, comparing as possible. Every time you type in a correct run on OS 10.5+ or Macs with Intel processors. fractions, and adding fractions. response, your dragster or horse gains speed. 022923 Preview Sampler CD . . FREE Incorrect responses don’t beep at you, but just 005014 Cross-Section of Topics DK I Love Math! CD-ROM (2-6) reappear so you can correct them. In the easier (K-9) ...... 39 .95 A non-standard approach to math, with topics, problems you’ve had trouble with will 005018 Level 1 - Grades K-3 . . 39 .95 Olympic games and eerie vaults. You and Old appear more often so you can practice them. In 005015 Level 2 - Grades 4-6 . . 39 .95 Bark must stop a little girl and her helper from more challenging topics, problems also appear 005017 Level 3 - Grades 6-9 . . 39 .95 destroying math by going back to ancient times. in increasing levels of difficulty. The faster and 005019 Levels 1-2 - Grades K-6 64 .95 So you must now divide, add, subtract, multiply more accurately you answer the questions, the 005016 Levels 2-3 - Grades 4-9 64 .95 and more to prevent math from disappearing. better your time. After each race, the program 000181 Levels 1-3 - Grades K-9 89 .95 This program combines problem solving and displays the average of your top five runs. When math to make it more interesting, and it’s all you’re done playing, you save your file. A list of Math Shark (1-8) based around time travel. There are all types of all other players with files displays each player’s Brush up on those math facts anywhere! Math math in this program, covering four grade levels top five average, along with rankings, so you Shark has a sleek, classy appearance with a from addition to geometry. System require- can see how you’re doing compared to other shape reminiscent of a shark. This portable ments: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista, Pentium players. Because the software is set up so ideal- device allows you to practice all four basic 133 MHz processor (at least 800 MHz for Vista), ly for tournament play, Barnum has encouraged operations plus fractions, decimals, and per- 32 MB RAM (128 MB for 2000/XP or 512 MB and even sponsors tournaments among players cents AND includes a calculator. There are 8 for Vista). ~ Shroom of The Quarter Mile software (if you subscribe difficulty levels for each basic operation. Timed 042440 ...... 19.99 18 .75 to Practical Home Schooling, you’ll see the function helps increase computational speed. Grand Champion of the 4th annual tournament The large LCD screen displays problems either Math Software (2-8) on the cover of issue #20 - Mary Pride’s daugh- horizontally or vertically. The best part, though, These games do a great job of providing a fun ter, Sarah). Information is included with each is that it’s built to go - take it in the car, take it twist to learning basic math skills. Developed Quarter Mile purchase (there’s even a separate to the store, use it in the summer to keep those by a group of elementary math teachers, Gold Tournament Handbook!) about conducting tour- skills sharp! Timed drills with the lights and Medal Math allows students to test their core naments yourself (you might want to do this sounds will make practicing math much more math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplica- within your support group, for example), and fun than typical paper drills. A blinking green tion, and division while trying to win Olympic about their own international tournaments. light means you've answered correctly, while a gold medals in such sports as snowboarding, Although the play is the same, there are actu- red one means you're wrong. 2 AA batteries downhill skiing, long jump, diving, etc.; while ally several different programs that concentrate required but not included. Soccer Math works to test these basic skills on specific skill areas. Within programs, there 002869 ...... 42.99 39 .75 as well as more advanced skills such as place are also different topics (see below), so you can value, fractions, decimals, percents, measure- practice extensively a wealth of math skills. The ☼Super Star Games of Math (2-5) ments, greatest common factors, and least com- Quarter Mile Cross-Section program contains a Often, students need quite a bit of drilling in mon multiples. In Gold Medal Math, students cross-section of 73 key topics taken from the math concepts, but flashcards can be so incred- compete in their sport of choice and have one different programs available. It features 16,000 ibly boring and interest is lost. This software minute to answer correctly as many questions problems. The Level 1-3 Bundle is the com- alleviates that problem buy presenting drills in as possible in any of the four skills (or a mix plete version, covering 323 topics (place value, a computer game format. There are different of all four) at varying levels of difficulty. The rounding, fractions, estimation, equations, etc.) levels of play (beginning, intermediate, and faster (accuracy also counts!) students answer and over 70,000 problems. Subset programs advanced), so the software works on a range their questions, the better they place in their include: Level 1 (for grades K-3) with 174 topics of skill levels. Students select the level, finish sport and are more likely to win a medal. In and 22,000 problems; Level 2 (for grades 4-6) a practice session to work on specific math Soccer Math, students pick one the math skills with 214 topics and 33,000 problems; Level problems, and then build on skills while playing and play a game of soccer. Correct answers 3 (for grades 6-9) with 71 topics and 29,000 challenging games. The games all have sporty will advance your team towards the goal while problems; Levels 1 & 2 Bundle (for grades K-6) themes to them, like baseball, bowling, hurdles, incorrect answers will advance the oppos- with 297 topics with 53,000 problems (includes karate, etc., but basically, they’re just various ing team towards their goal. All in all, these all topics from the Level 1 and Level 2 pro- math drills where students solve equations, drag software programs are an entertaining way for grams); and the Levels 2 & 3 Bundle (for grades correct answers to problems on the screen, etc. students of all ages to sharpen their math skills 4-9) with 244 topics and 50,000 problems Each game has 11 levels of play and the object and build confidence in their math abilities. (includes all topics from the Level 2 and Level is to earn a gold star at each level – the game Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 98; Macintosh OS X 3 programs). If you would like to see a scope tracks your stars so you can record your prog- Native. ~ Enh and sequence of topics covered, go to www. ress. With colorful graphics and animations, EACH GAME BELOW . . . . 24.95 18 .95 Thequartermile.com. these games are much more exciting than flash 038862 Gold Medal Math Practical Homeschooling #20 carries an cards. See individual descriptions for the top- 038863 Soccer Math

440 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. skill-specific practice / review / Textual Resources application ☼Curious George and the Donut Delivery Numeration & Counting (K-3) Curious George is hungry for donuts. However, Workbooks / Activity Books the man in the yellow hat only writes “1” on his donut order. When Curious George adds a few extra zeros next to the “1,” he has quite a Complete Book of Numbers & Counting (PK-1) delivery problem on his hands! Two worksheets Math Blockout! Software (2-AD) I'll say. This 352-page book holds a multitude in the back of the book use donuts to illustrate Put on your strategic thinking cap! In this of math activities appealing to young children. place value and the power of ten. 24 pgs, pb. game, the computer randomly selects three Each page holds fun, colorful illustrations and ~ Lisa numbers. Use these numbers to build an equa- engaging exercises. The first section concen- 027532 ...... 3.99 2 95. tion whose result is shown on the playing board. trates on number recognition and writing. Each Points are awarded depending on which number number 0-20 is introduced through a variety One Hundred Hungry Ants on the playing board was cleared, or blocked of coloring, drawing, tracing, writing, and fun A humorous and instructive story about 100 out. Both levels practice addition, subtrac- pages. The numbers are reviewed after 5, 10, ants on their way to a picnic! Will traveling in tion, multiplication, and division. Elementary and 20 to ensure retention. Additional sections 2 rows of 50, 4 rows of 25, or 10 rows of 10 algebra also incorporates parentheses. For two provide practice in place value, comparison, help the hungry ants reach the picnic before all players, or one player vs. the computer. Win/ addition and subtraction with one and two the food is gone? ~ Anh Mac compatible CD. Windows Vista/XP/2000/ digits, graphing, time, and money. Each section 011258 ...... 6.95 5 35. ME/NT/98. Mac OS 9 or Classic Mode. ~ Anh provides complete instruction and holds a num- EACH CD-ROM ...... 19 .99 ber of pages devoted to teaching the concept. 017532 Fundamental Operations (2-12+) The end of the book holds cute math rhymes to 017531 Elementary Algebra (7-12+) further reinforce the numbers. If you're looking for a beginning math book that will hold your Revenge of the Math Spiders Software (3-9) child's attention and provide fun learning activi- Make your way through each tunnel, but ties, this book is just the item. ~ Steph watch out for the math spiders! Their goal is 029400 ...... 14.95 10 .95 to stop you from reaching the exit. However, these spiders enjoy math and they'll let you safe- Can You Count in Greek? (5-8) ly pass if you correctly answer a math problem. The need for a way to keep track of posses- How Much is a Million? (PK-5) If you get the problem wrong, the spider will sions in early agricultural societies was the Help young students understand how much a leave a sticky web behind and you'll have to main driving force for the development of the million, a billion, and a trillion are with this fun find another way out. The program is designed first number systems. With the concepts of picture book. The book has Marvelosissimo the more for math practice than for straight drill, “greater than” and “less than” no longer suf- Mathematical Magician showing kids exactly as the challenges may include computation, ficient means of measure, the need for numbers how large these numbers are by explaining how logic, or mathematical reasoning problems. and number symbols arose. Can You Count in high it would reach if a million (then billion, There's plenty of practice with word problems Greek? covers the early number systems of the then trillion) kids stood on each other’s shoul- too! Level A builds skills in addition, subtrac- Egyptians, Babylonians, Mayans, Romans, and ders. He also explains how long it would take tion, and place value, while Level B focuses on Greeks as well as binary, quinary, and decimal to count to these numbers, how much space multiplication, division, fractions and decimals. number systems. Following a brief history of the a million (then billion, then trillion) goldfish System requirements: Windows Vista/XP/2000/ civilization itself, the symbols and rules of the would take up, and how many pages it would ME/NT/98; Macintosh OS X 10.3+. ~ Anh number system are introduced and examples are take to print out a million (then billion, then tril- 020691 Level A (3-6) . . . . . 19 .99 given (use this book as a unit on math/number lion) tiny stars. Full-color, captivating graphics 020692 Level B (6-9) . . . . . 19 .99 history or use it to supplement your study of illustrate the story and help kids see how large ancient history). Students are then asked to these numbers are. A few activity ideas to help Math Detective Software (3-AD) apply their understanding of the number system kids further understand the vastness of a million Nearly identical in content to the Math over several pages of various exercises. After are also included. This book by David Schwartz Detective, this software brings a few extras to reviewing all of these ancient number sys- has been a favorite for over 20 years. 40 pgs, the series. Treated more as a game, I really tems, I certainly have a deeper understanding pb ~ Rachel like that "cases," or reading selections, remain and appreciation of the Hindu-Arabic (deci- 029083 ...... 6.99 4 95. on screen for easy reference while the player mal) number system used throughout most of answers comprehension questions about the the western world today. Answers included. Roman Numerals I to MM (2+) reading. Help (in the form of a hint button) is Reproducible, 64 pgs. ~ Enh Introduce children to Roman numerals with available for each question although there is a 039859 ...... 11.95 9 .50 this fun counting book. Each numeral is intro- penalty towards your score for using the hint. duced, and then children count the pigs in the When a case is "closed," responses are auto- accompanying picture to find out the value matically scored, and explanations are available of the numeral. This continues for 100, 200, for any wrong answers. Players are motivated 300, and even 1,000 - if you care to count all to finish all 40 cases by trying to achieve new those pigs (I confess, I had to just out of curi- detective ranks and eventually becoming 4-Star osity, although I didn't count the M page, as I Master Math Detectives. Arcade tokens are also couldn't tell if it held just one thousand pigs, or awarded for sufficiently high scores and can be even MM or MMM pigs - even I'm not THAT used to play 3 different arcade games. One curious). The text gives tips on how to read negative about the software, at least in my opin- numerals, and when to add and subtract them ion, is that if you do not solve a case correctly to get the right number. At the end of the book, the first time, the same comprehension ques- several pages offer a number (in Roman numer- tions are used when you retry the case. ~ Anh als, of course) of objects in a picture. Children EACH CD-ROM ...... 29 .99 can find and count these objects for additional 024879 Beginning Software practice. A very cute way to learn the Roman 028221 A1 Software numerals. - Melissa 012324 B1 Software 011261 ...... 6.95 5 35.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 441 Materials ☼Student Number Lines (K-3) Number Match Games (K-2) These student number lines are an inexpensive 047338 ...... 12.95 9 25. ☼It’s Fun to Count Laminated Board (PK-K) alternative to the other number lines we carry. Young children will get plenty of counting They are flexible and laminated and perfect for Number Chase (1-AD) practice with this colorful, 15” x 13” dry erase use with dry-erase crayons or markers. The This fun math game is fast-paced and focuses poster. The front of the poster features the num- 0-100 number line measures approximately 20” on number values (greater than, less than, bers one through ten, with each number written x 4”; the double-sided number line shows 0-10 odd, even, etc.). The first player (known as the out and accompanied by colored dots that show on one side, 0-30 on the other and measures Writer) picks a number between 1 and 50 and the number’s quantity. The top of the poster approximately 13” x 4”. - Enh writes that number on a slip of paper. Cards that features cute and colorful animal illustrations. 044806 0-100 ...... 1.00 0 .85 display the numbers 1-50 are laid out. All play- The back of the poster contains suggestions and 044807 Double-Sided (0-10 / 0-30) ers except the Writer take turns pointing at cards activities for the teacher. Made of sturdy card- ...... 0.65 0 .50 to guess what the secret number is. That doesn’t stock and uses standard dry-erase markers (not sound too inventive, but wait, there’s more! included). ~ Lisa ☼Roman Numerals # Dice (K-AD) When players point at one of the fifty cards and 044803 ...... 2.45 2 .25 Now you can count from one to twelve (I to it’s not the secret number, the Writer turns the XII) using Roman Numeral dice! This set con- card over. On the back is a question that the tains three identical six-sided dice with Roman Writer must answer “yes” or “no.” Questions Numerals I through VI (one through six), and deal with number values and other aspects (is it three identical dice with Roman Numerals VII even, is it less than 15, is there a 9 in the num- through XII (seven through twelve). These white ber, etc.) The majority of the questions ask if the wooden dice measure 20mm and can be used secret number is greater or less than the number for a variety of math and counting purposes. guessed. This continues until someone guesses Or use them in place of standard dice in board the right answer. The guesser gets to keep the Number Lines w/ Write ‘n Wipe Marker games for Roman Numeral practice. ~ Lisa correct card, and a new player becomes the 018742 ...... 2.60 2 .25 004478 ...... 4.50 3 .85 Writer. Play continues until someone gets three cards. With an added challenge to remember Student Number Line Markerboards Roman Numeral Dice Numbers 1 to 6 the answers to the questions, this fun game For years, I've wanted to carry a student (K-AD)CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. can be enjoyed by the whole family and helps numberline markerboard, but we have never 047534 ...... 4.50 3 .85 players understand number order. 50 cards and been able to find one. I've always used one in instructions included. 2-5 players. ~ David B. my school, homemade from an Expo board cut Games 038328 ...... 10.00 8 35. to size and marked with skinny vinyl adhesive strips. The strips were raised off the board, Numbers Go Fish Card Game (PK+) though, and "caught" the marker - plus they got What a better way to teach numbers to a a little marked up overtime. We currently stock young child than through a well-loved game adhesive strip number lines, but those are rather like Go Fish? The colorful cards are large and flimsy. You have to weigh the corners down (or easy-to-hold at 3 1/8" x 5 ¼" in size, and made of they curl) or actually attach them to a surface. sturdy cardstock, designed to stand up through The top "looping" space (especially on the -20 - all your young learners. - Jess +20 strip) is not quite generous enough for me, 030375 ...... 2.99 2 .50 either. So, we finally gave up - and actually had these made to order! Boards are sized approxi- Counting Rainbows (PK-2) Basic Operations mately 24" x 4" with line and numbers printed in 047308 ...... 21.95 17 .95 black. Dots on lines are large enough to make Activity / Practice Books decent "targets" for your littlest liner. One board Busy Bug Collector Magnetic Game (PK-3) is marked from 0 to +25. The other is marked A magnetic game from Lauri? Yeah, most of us Math Facts for Copywork (1-8) from -20 to +20. There is ample space above know Lauri for its fantastic crepe rubber manip- Why not apply the principles of copywork to the line for "looping". Use with any dry erase ulatives and puzzles, but they are now branch- learning math facts? Having the child repeated- (write 'n' wipe) marker (not included). ing out a little further, and with good results, it ly copy the set of facts locks the correct answers 014076 0 to 25 ...... 9.90 8 .50 appears. Busy Bug Collector is a charming math in his mind rather than repeatedly introducing 014077 -20 to +20 . . . . . 9.90 8 .50 game geared towards the younger ones that the possibilities of incorrect answers. Printed are just beginning to learn simple addition and in a large font size making them easy to copy, Number Line Boards subtraction. As the roll the die, they journey addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divi- This series consists of two different-sized, along the colorful 14"x 14" game board, illus- sion facts arranged in families are copied daily double-sided dry erase boards - one for teach- trated with bugs, flowers, and enthusiastic bug- until the child can say them correctly from ers, and one for students. The Demonstration catching youngsters. Each space is printed with memory. Although there is a fair amount of Number Line Board for teachers is larger (9¾” x a single-digit number, preceded by a positive or space for copying, I would use the book as a 30¼,”) and features horizontal number lines on negative sign. With every positive number they nonconsumable. Coil-bound, cardstock covers, one side, and vertical number lines on the other land on, they claim that many bugs to "catch" 22 pgs. ~ Janice side. Each side shows a number line with mark- in their "bug jar," a thick, magnetic board illus- 043901 ...... 9 95. ings labeled –20 to 20, an unlabeled number trated with a bug jar, just right for little hands. line with 100 divisions, and a blank number The magnetic receptivity of the "bug jars" is Learn on the Go Math (PK-6) line allowing you to draw in as many divisions pretty good - you can hold them upside down These little workbooks provide small doses of as desired. The Student Number Line Board is and the bugs won't fall off. At the end of the math to encourage your child to practice and identical to the Demonstration Board, but it is game, the collector with the most bugs wins, sharpen their math skills. Each book holds 60 much smaller (4¼” x 11¾.”) The boards are made and hopefully sharpens some early addition and pages of fun activities, each accompanied by of a flexible, white plastic with number lines subtraction skills he or she catches and loses bright, helpful math pictures and colorful illus- and numbers printed in dark purple. Use with bugs from their jar! The game includes board, 4 trations to delight your child. dry erase markers. ~ Rachel P. "bug jar" boards, 42 well-illustrated (but surpris- EACH BOOK ...... 2.95 2 15. 042617 Demonstration Number Line ingly non-scary) magnetic bugs of different spe- 026870 Beginning Math (PK-2) Board ...... 9.99 7 .75 cies on crepe rubber, 4 place markers and one 026866 Addition & Subtraction (1-2) 042620 Student Number Line Board die, all packed into a small carry tote. 026871 Beg . Multiplication & Division (3) ...... 1.00 0 .90 025145 ...... 15.99 12 .55 026867 Adv . Multip . & Division (4-6)

442 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Two Plus Two is Not Five: Easy Methods to math facts (like the times table) are included. Materials / Manipulatives Learn Addition + Subtraction With Lots of Hands-on displays are created by the student so Great Math Tricks! (K-2+) they can use them for reference when needed. Mini Number Balance (PK-12) Mastery of basic math facts is the goal of this Tons of drills (basically worksheets full of math 047865 ...... 3.95 3 75. 232-page reproducible book. Unlike other problems) are then included. Some worksheets books, counting and the tricks taught here are are divided into families to reinforce learning Addition/Multiplication Tables Ready Reference to aid in the memory of the facts, not used as (dividing with 3, multiplying with 5, etc.), while See description in our Curriculum / Unit a substitute. You will need a set of math flash some combine a variety of facts. With tons of Studies section. cards to implement the program, unless you practice and great strategies for learning and 002409 ...... 1.00 0 75. want to make up your own. You can start at memorization, these books will have your stu- Tier 1 with a beginning student or begin wher- dents mastering beginning math facts in no time. Write & Wipe Fact Family Boards (1-4) ever needed with a remedial student or one Answers are included in the back of each book. 046972 ...... 2.40 1 95. who already has mastered some of the facts. Books are reproducible, have perforated pages, There are six tiers in the book; beginning with about 128 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel Math Facts Practice Pads (1-8) the second, all math facts from previous tiers EACH BOOK ...... 16.99 12 .50 Students can get extra math practice with these are reviewed. Each tier section begins with a 038529 Addition and Subtraction (K-2) useful, versatile pads. Each pad contains 50 page of instructions and information for using 038530 Multiplication and Division (3-5) tear-off copies of math table sheets. ~ Lisa the worksheets within. For each math “trick,” EACH PAD ...... 6.99 5 50. corresponding math fact cards (flashcards) are 022321 Addition Table (1-5) assigned. Math fact cards should be added to 022341 Multiplication Table (3-8) and practiced daily. The tiers are not organized by number sequence (first introducing all +0, Flexitables (1-6) then all +1 facts, etc.), but by ease of learning A hands-on approach to fact mastery! for children. So, in Tier 1, the following “tricks” Flexitables are soft, 7 ¾” square plastic fact are presented: Number +1, Doubles (1’s, 2’s, tables with ten (#26390 has twelve) rows and 5’s), Backwards 1; Doubles (1’s, 2’s, 5’s, 3’s); columns each that easily bend to quickly locate Zero; Doubles (1-5); Doubles Subtraction; Right sums or products. The addition table can be Next to Each Other; Doubles Subtractions; 2 Math Busters (K-6) used inversely to practice subtraction. Likewise, Ladder. In between pages that introduce and EACH WORKBOOK ...... 9.99 7 .95 the multiplication tables can be used to practice model the tricks are review pages, making the 047352 Addition division. ~ Anh program very incremental and “fail-proof”. Text 047353 Division 023534 Add/Subtract . . . . . 4.99 3 25. is clean, problems nicely spaced, and both 047354 Fractions 023548 Mult/Div 10 x 10 . . . 6.50 3 25. horizontal and vertical forms are practiced. A 047355 Multiplication 026390 ☼Mult/Div 12 x 12 . . 4.50 3 60. Record-Keeping Checklist allows students to 047356 Subtraction track their progress through the tricks and tiers. The Math Facts Baseline Recorder lists all 81 ☼Building Math Fluency (1-6) addition and subtraction facts. As facts are mas- This series concentrates on strategies for learn- tered, they are circled on this sheet. ing/memorizing basic math facts according to One of the major selling points of this book for grade. It helps children learn to perform com- me is that corresponding subtraction facts are putations quickly and accurately to improve introduced right alongside the addition facts, their performance in regular math work and on rather than treating the memorization of subtrac- tests. It’s as though a determined math coach Holey Cards (1-5) tion facts as a separate skill. In my experience, put everything he had into a book: strategies, Not holy, holey! These math tools help your subtraction and division kind of just come along practice, flash cards, drill sheets. The 1st and child learn addition, subtraction, multiplication, with memorizing addition and multiplication 2nd grade books focus on addition and sub- and division with numbers 0-9 (we also sell tables. The other is that it looks like it will traction strategies; grades 3 and 4-6+ books another multiplication option that includes 12s). accomplish the goal. Too often, kids don’t quite concentrate on multiplication and division. Just fold the 9" x 11 1/2" card in half, slip a piece master these tables and must resort to counting The largest section of each book teaches how of paper in the middle for writing the answers up, skip counting, using their fingers, or con- to master basic facts (66 practice pages in the (in the holes), and then start the two-minute sulting a calculator. This adversely affects their grade 1 book). These present strategies and drill! When your child is done, simply open computational speed which will increase their supply practice for them. This is followed by a the card and flip it over to reveal the answers frustration and be a hindrance in timed tests. Test Your Skills section containing 29 test sheets for easy grading. ~ elise It’s best to “bite the bullet” and commit these to corresponding to the various stages in the strate- EACH CARD ...... 0 95. memory. If your child is just starting into math gies section. Since the entire book is reproduc- 030964 Addition facts, or struggling with them, I highly recom- ible, you can make multiple copies of these 031722 Subtraction mend this volume. Once you finish it, you’ll for assessment before, during, and after each 031721 Multiplication be ready for Five Times Five Is Not Ten by the strategy practice. A complete set of fact “flash- 030966 Multiplication (+12) same author. cards” follow (237 cards in the grade 1 book). 030965 Division 044677 ...... 24.95 19 .95 I would laminate these, if possible, since they are just paper. If this is not an option for you, ☼Math Windows (1-5) Mastering Math Facts (K-5) you might use trading card sleeves or cover with Each set contains 5 double-sided 8 ½” x 11” If you’re looking for workbooks that encour- clear contact paper. Each book also provides 5 write-on/wipe-off cards for practice with basic age students to hunker down and really master transparencies. Normally, overheads included math skills. Each card contains twenty prob- those addition/subtraction/multiplication/divi- are not usable in a homeschool, but those pro- lems on each side. Just slip a piece of paper sion facts, this series offers lots of activities that vided here (I have a grade 1 sample) are. They between the two sides and answer the problems guide students to truly understand and memo- include a hundred-number grid (with an addi- in the windows. Each set contains facts 0-12 rize mathematical facts. A variety of math strate- tional line that goes to 110) and various number and mixed review. Includes self-checking gies are used, so the books work with different lines. Backed with white paper (as they are), answer keys. learning styles and ability groups. The books they become dandy write on/wipe-off manipula- EACH SET ...... 14.99 10 .95 use arrays and other strategies to approach tives, adding to the value of this volume. 011117 Addition facts as families (like tying multiplication with EACH BOOK ...... 19.99 14 .95 011127 Division division to learn facts). Reproducible flashcard 044155 Grade 1 044157 Grade 3 011151 Multiplication templates and strategies for learning different 044156 Grade 2 044158 Grades 4-6+ 011167 Subtraction

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 443 Learning Wrap-Ups (PK-AD) Multiplication: will solo. Songs are not lyrical; they just repeat A wonderful alternative to written drills for 013152 Workbook w/ Wrap-Ups all of the math facts for that number. These are the kinesthetic child, but exciting for all chil- 013153 Workbook w/ Wrap-Ups & CD much like the Audio Memory method, only the dren. Use these anywhere - no pencil or paper 013154 Wrap-Up CD music is less sing-songy because the melodies required! Buy 2 sets and have a “wrap-off”! 013143 10 Days to Multiplication are more complex. Each CD is accompanied How about a “relay-wrap” at your next support Mastery Book . . . . 9.99 7 .25 by a short booklet with a 2-page spread for group meeting? Each set contains 10 boards 019050 10 Days to Multiplication Mastery each number. The left facing page has all of (120 problems), colorful wrapping strings, and Student Workbook . . . 4.99 3 .75 the math facts for that number shown in both instructions. As a plus, the left-to-right wrap- horizontal and vertical format. The right facing ping motion may reinforce the tracking skills Division: page has a brief composer biographical sketch vital to reading! Wrap-Ups can be bought 013148 Workbook w/ Wrap-Ups & CD followed by a short crossword puzzle about the individually, or in an introductory 5-pack kit. 013149 Wrap-Up CD composer. The addition and subtraction pack- All introductory kits include an addition, sub- ages cover facts from 1’s to 10’s. Multiplication traction, multiplication, division, and fractions Math Introductory Kits: and division sets cover tables to 12’s. The last Wrap-Up. Kits may also include four Wrap-Up 013150 5 sets Wrap-Ups . . . 44.99 32 .50 page in each book is a reproducible drill sheet Rap cassettes or CDs, with one for each topic 013151 Kit w/ CD's . . . . . 59.99 43 .95 with all of the mixed facts, including space except fractions. Cassettes and CDs help guide ~~~~~~~~ for completion time and score. An appealing the listener through the "random" wrapping pro- math memory aid and drill product that’s sure to cess for each board by singing math facts, with 10 Secrets to Addition/Subtraction Mastery become a classic in its own right. and without answers. CD tracks may be easier (K+) EACH CD & BOOKLET SET . . . 15 .95 for children to navigate, rather than trying to An intensive program based on the commuta- 045222 Addition 045224 Multiplication find the right spot on a tape. Cassettes and CDs tive property of addition and its relationship 045225 Subtraction 045223 Division can be purchased separately and used with or to subtraction. Learning Wrap-Ups are used without a Wrap-Up. throughout to help with fact memorization. This Audio Memory CD Song Kits (1-6) Workbook and Wrap-Up sets are now avail- resource manual reveals the ten "secrets" to suc- Learn your arithmetic facts painlessly, through able for all Wrap-Ups except fractions. They cess and provides lesson plans and reproducible song! After the vocalist sings you through the can be used as supplements to a text or as a worksheets. By the end of the program, the facts in echo style, songs are sung without mini-curriculum. Each 32-page workbook, student should know the fact families for 1-12 answers, and it’s your turn to solve the problem! titled 10 Days to (fill in an operation here) and how to add multiples of 10 and 100. Place Each day practice a different “song.” In just Mastery, contains ten days worth of lesson plans value and regrouping are also covered. This 9-12 days, you’ll have these facts memorized and worksheets. Lesson plans are detailed and program can be completed in two school weeks with very little effort. Play again and again for easy to follow. All sets can be purchased with - if a large part of each day is devoted to math. review and drill. Kits each include a CD and or without a cassette or CD. Required materials include an Addition Learning reproducible workbook. Also available for purchase are the 10 Days Wrap-Up (one set per student), a Subtraction EACH KIT ...... 12 .95 to Multiplication Mastery Book and Workbook, Learning Wrap-Up (one set per student), the 004848 Addition 004854 Multiplication which are different from the multiplication Addition Wrap-Up Rap, and the Subtraction 004856 Subtraction 004850 Division workbook in the Workbook and Wrap-Up sets. Wrap-Up Rap. Although it can be used as early This book takes a commutative approach to as kindergarten, this program is also suitable for learning multiplication, and it includes more older students (third grade and up) who need to worksheets and more thorough teaching instruc- learn or review their facts. ~ Anh tions per lesson. Suggestions for extended 016823 ...... 9.99 7 .25 activities and games are also provided. 125 pgs. The inexpensive student workbook cor- ☼Post-It Super Sticky Math Notes (K-2) responds day by day with the teacher’s book Arm your child with a pad of these equations and includes seven worksheet pages per day. and send them out to find, label, and solve Worksheets provide a variety of activities for the problems. Addition and subtraction pads con- student to practice their facts including: drills, tain most problems to 12s. Problems toward the Math Song CDs and Workbooks (1-7) multiplication “tricks,” story problems, and time front of the pad have answers. Children can find Learn your math facts and properties by sing- goals to meet for completing the Wrap-Ups. 62 or make problems with real objects, then label pages, non-reproducible. with the notes. Later problems lack answers, ing along with these catchy rock and pop tunes! EACH SET ...... 9.99 7 .25 providing an opportunity for children to also These audio sets are based on the idea that repe- 005013 Addition 005012 Division work out the problems using real objects or tition is the key to memorization. Many songs in- 005122 Subtraction 005124 Fractions counters. Blank, lined notes are also included volve the recitation of entire fact families. Songs 005123 Multiplication to be filled with student problems or ones you also introduce strategies (such as the “doubles EACH WORKBOOK W/ WRAP-UP fill in to solve. Other suggested activities/uses plus one” addition strategy or the “cut it in half” ...... 15.99 11 .50 are included in a pamphlet inside the package. division strategy) and math properties (like the EACH WORKBOOK W/ WRAP-UP & CD 045381 Addition ...... 4.77 3 .30 “zero property” for multiplication). There are ...... 19.99 14 .50 045382 Subtraction . . . . . 4.77 3 .30 13 addition songs, 14 subtraction and division EACH CD ...... 9.99 7 .25 songs, and 19 multiplication songs. The multi- Classical Math to Classical Music (PK-6) plication CD is the longest partially because be- Addition: If you’re going to set math facts to music to cause the multiplication rap goes through every 013145 Workbook w/ Wrap-Ups & CD learn them, why not set them to classical music? fact in the 12-by-12 times table. I’d estimate the 013146 Wrap-Up CD And why not throw in a little study of the com- other CDs at about 40-50 minutes. posers as a bonus? If you did, you’d have this Each set now comes with a much-enlarged Subtraction: product. Each of the tables is set to a classi- workbook - 96 pages vs. the old 24-page ac- 013156 Workbook w/ Wrap-Ups & CD cal melody taken from a work by the likes of tivity books. These are full-color and contain 013158 Wrap-Up CD Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, Chopin, Handel, complete song lyrics, math worksheets, word and other famous composers. For example, problems, charts, practice drill pages, timed the 5x table is presented with a theme from tests, and games. Answers to workbook pages Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. The 9+ facts are included in .pdf format on the CD. ~ Ahn are set to a song from Verdi’s Aida. Each “song” EACH WORKBOOK W/ CD . . 12.99 9 95. is performed four times on the CD; the first three 013802 Addition 013806 Multiplication are sung with answers, the last time your child 013804 Division 013808 Subtraction 444 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Teacher & the Rockbots: Multiplication CD Puzzles & Games (2-5) Fans of classic rock will enjoy the style of Monkey Math Balance Game (PK+) music on this fun CD that covers multiplication Help the monkey balance himself out by add- facts from 0-12. There are 13 songs on the CD, ing bunches of bananas together in each of his and the songs explain how multiplication by outstretched hands. If your addition is correct, Sum Swamp Addition & Subtraction Game that number works and then, within the song, the monkey’s arms will be level and his eyes (PK-6) multiply the featured number by 1-12. There’s will look straight ahead, but if you need to try Be the first to navigate your little critter safely good repetition of facts, and the songs definitely again, his arms will be up and down and his through the swamp by adding or subtracting the have a strong beat (similar to the classic rock eyes will be crossed. Bananas go from singles numbers on the dice. This game includes one style), but the lyrics are easy to catch. There’s to bunches of 10 and are numbered for easy rec- game board, four little critter game pieces, two also a good variety of songs, so kids (and par- ognition. There are 15 banana number tokens number dice, and one operation die. A fun way ents) won’t go crazy listening to the entire CD. in all. The monkey stands 7.25” tall. to build addition and subtraction skills! ~ Anh Hits from this CD include “One Is Like A Copy CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Machine,” “Six Skinny Bug Legs,” and “Multiply 040522 ...... 14.99 11 .95 015882 ...... 18.99 14 .75 By Ten Zero At The End.” Kids remember infor- mation when it’s in a song, and these catchy ☼Arithmetic Lotto Game (PK-1) Addition & Subtraction Cubes (1-AD) tunes will have them happily singing the multi- This is a fun way to teach young children their What a fun and exciting way to learn basic plication tables. ~ Rachel addition and subtraction facts from 0-12 as well addition and subtraction! The idea behind this 039522 ...... 12.99 10 .50 as numeration, counting, and matching. The is to roll the +/- die, roll 2 number dice, and game includes instructions for five different ver- then figure out the equation. This is really quite sions of play allowing players to match pictures, simple. This set of 6 Hexahedron (6 sided) dice match pictures according to the number of has 2 dice numbered from 1-6, 2 numbered objects illustrated, match pictures to numbers, from 7-12, 1 marked + and –, and 1 marked match sums to pictures, and match sums to with all = signs. The dice are white with sharp, numbers. Contains 72 arithmetic cards and 6 black markings and instructions are included on double-sided playing boards. -Enh the pack. ~ Phyllis 044331 ...... 12.99 10 .25 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 036023 ...... 3.50 2 70. Math War Card Games My little brother, Stephen, at age 6, loved Big Cat Math Early Operations Game (1-3) working addition and subtraction problems. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. For reasons unbeknownst to me, he got quite a 047568 ...... 16.80 12 .95 Math Balance and Activities Book (PK-5) thrill out of just coming up to you and saying, The Math Balance provides an excellent, con- "Hey, 4 + 7 = 11". When he discovered the Build & Block Math Games (2-6) crete way to show number relationships, opera- card game War, he constantly asked people to These games work to develop speed and tions, and comparisons. This T-shaped number play it (or one of his many original variations, accuracy in the computation of basic addition, balance stands 9" tall. Each arm is labeled such as "Looking War"). I think what he needed subtraction, multiplication, and division skills. from 1 to 10 from the center moving outward. was a deck of these cards, which seem like such Players use the same game board and try to Pegs are located at each numbered position for a great idea to me. The flashcard sized cards get control of adjacent squares (horizontally, hanging weights. Twenty 10g plastic weights feature various math facts, and kids will have to vertically, or diagonally) by matching answers are included. answer the problems to find out who wins the to corresponding math problems on the board. The pages in the activity book are designed to match. The Addition and Subtraction set cards For example, if a player were playing on the be used either as activity cards or as reproduc- have pictures of kids forming the plus or minus addition board and landed on the number 10 ible pages. Either way, students will get extra signs, and the Multiplication deck is even more with the spinner, he could place one of his chips practice with the Math Balance. The concepts colorful, with different sea life illustrations on on any of the math problems where the answer practiced in this book are addition, multiplica- the cards. Both decks also include wild cards was equal to ten (ie: 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, 5+5, tion, division, estimation, reasoning, patterns, for another twist on the classic game of War. - etc.). First player to get four in row wins, but tens, and problem solving. There are 100 differ- Melissa it may not be as easy as it sounds. Opposing ent activities in all. A glossary and answer key EACH CARD SET ...... 2.99 2 .50 players try to block your path with their own are included. ~ Donna /Anh 014796 Addition & Subtraction (K-6) chips as they work to build their own. These CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 014797 Multiplication (2-7) games test addition skills up to 9+9, subtraction 018355 Math Balance . . . . 17.25 12 .95 up to 18-9, multiplication up to 9x9, and divi- 039132 Activities Book . . . . 9.99 7 .75 sion with divisors through 11. What a great way to practice basic math facts and hone strategic Addition & Subtraction Self-Checker (K-3) thinking skills at the same time! Each game Check sums and differences from 0 to 20 with- includes 2 game boards, 80 chips, 2 sets of 6 out a calculator. This handy gadget is made of pawns, instructions, and answer keys. For 2 to two numbered rules, joined so that the bottom 4 players. ~ Enh rule slides back and forth across the top rule. EACH GAME ...... 21.95 18 .25 The top rule, approx. 8 ½" long, is numbered 040061 Addition & Subtraction (2-4) from 0 to 20 on both front and back. The bot- 040062 Multiplication & Division (3-6) tom rule, approx. 4" long, is numbered from Snap It Up! Addition/Subtraction Game (1+) +1 to +9 on one side and from -1 to -9 on the This game quickens children’s math skills and Last One Standing Math Games (2-6) other. To use the self-checker, simply line up can be played by two or more people. Ninety EACH GAME ...... 11.99 9 25. the arrow on the bottom rule with a number cards are provided with a number on each card. 047312 Division Dogs on the top rule, say 7. Then, to determine Each player gets three cards and then all the 047314 Food Fight the value of 7 + 5, find the number on the top players simultaneously try to make equations, 047313 Game-Fishin’ For Addition rule that corresponds to +5 on the bottom rule. by adding or subtracting, that makes the cards 047315 Multiplication Match Made of sturdy blue and yellow plastic. Please in their hand equal a card that is placed in the 047317 Subtraction Seashore note that the self-checker does not handle nega- center. The first person to create three correct tive numbers or sums greater than 20. ~ Anh equations, wins. ~ Rachel S. 7 Ate 9 (3-AD) 015822 ...... 1.95 1 .40 015872 ...... 10.99 8 .50 047645 ...... 9.99 7 75. See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 445 Basic Operations - Addition Numero Card Game (3-AD) ☼Multiplication Facts: Tips, Ticks, and Perfect for those who love a challenge! Basic Strategies (2-5) Simple Addition Quiet Cubes Game (K-3) Numero is similar to the game of Casino and it Multiplication doesn’t come naturally to most CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. practices the skill of addition. It is played with students. That’s why this book is here to help! 047845 ...... 16.99 12 .95 four sets of numbered cards (1-15), although It not only includes instruction and practice for restricting the deck to 1-5 or 1-10 is recommend- beginning multiplication, but also provides strat- Math Puzzles (1-AD) ed for younger players. Once basic Numero is egies and tips for quick, accurate multiplying. Don’t be deceived! At first glance, these unas- mastered, wild cards are used to make the game Covering 0 x 0 to 12 x 12, the book first works suming puzzles look as if they can be solved in more interesting. Play a wild card to subtract, on skip counting (counting by 2’s 5’s etc.), then a flash. Wrong assumption! Math Puzzle 15 is multiply, or divide the face value of a number progresses to more formal exercises like times a set of nine wooden tiles each with a number card. Fraction and square root wild cards are tables, practice exercises, and drill questions, 1 through 9. Use the tiles to set up a three-by- included for more advanced play. Although the and eventually 2-digit by 1-digit multiplication. three grid, like tic-tac-toe. Every row, column, rules of the game are too complex to quickly Several of the “fun pages” include mnemon- and diagonal should add up to 15. Math Puzzle present in this description, they are clearly ics, songs, rhymes, and games. Overall, the 34 is a set of 16 wooden tiles with numbers 1 explained in the instructional booklet. Once book provides a solid, balanced coverage of through 16. Playing the game is similar to the you get the hang of it, basic Numero is a lot of beginning multiplication that would be a great Math Puzzle 15 but the grid is four-by-four fun and very easy to play. This game includes supplement to any classroom instruction. 80pgs, and you want the numbers to total 34 in every 60 number cards (four sets from 1-15), 25 wild pb. ~ Rachel direction. cards, 2 point-scoring cards, and 2 blank cards 045594 ...... 11.99 9 25. Each puzzle comes in a 3 ½” x 4 ½” sturdy, to be used as replacements for lost cards. Fun clear, plastic box which snaps shut for safe- for children and adults! ~ Anh keeping. They’re slim enough to place in a 013017 ...... 9.95 6 .95 purse, backpack, or diaper bag for take-along Multiplication Facts, Tips, & Tricks (3-4) fun. I tried my hand at both of these puzzles Introduce students to multiplication with and finally gave up on Math Puzzle 34. If you Basic Operations - Multiplication the wide variety of practice pages, hands-on like number games, this is an inexpensive one to activities, and games available in this book. add to your list. A solution is included with the Skip Count Kid CDs (PK-5) By systematically progressing through a series puzzle, but don’t peek. ~ Donna 047985 Bible Heroes . . . . . 7.93 7 .50 of activities covering skip counting, repeated 042179 Puzzle 15 ...... 3.25 2 .82 047986 Skip Count Kid . . . . 9.39 8 .95 addition, arrays, and memorization, students 042180 Puzzle 34 ...... 3.25 2 .82 will learn the strategies for basic multiplication ☼Skip Counting – Start to Finish (K-2) and quickly master the facts up through the 10’s Each book contains a variety of approximately family. The teacher pages provide good sugges- 50 activities and exercises for students to prac- tions on how to go about presenting certain fact tice and master the important mathematical skill families as well as suggestions on how to incor- of skip counting. Both books focus on skip porate the use of various manipulatives into counting by 2s through 10s. The grades K-1 lessons. Answers included, reproducible. – Enh book covers the numbers 1 through 50 and the 042079 ...... 10.99 8 00. grades 1-2 book covers the numbers 1 through 100. Reproducible, answers included. - Enh EACH BOOK ...... 5.99 4 .75 045276 Grades K-1 Times Tables the Fun Way Activity Book (3-6) 045275 Grades 1-2 So, you’ve tried the “conventional” methods of helping your child memorize his tables. 100 Sheep Audio CD and Songbook (K-3) Maybe you’ve even tried singing the tables, but Skip counting songs from the Gospels! Skip he wasn’t an auditory learner. Drills fall flat, counting is an important skill to lay the ground- because you have to memorize the tables before work for multiplication. These original songs you can succeed. Even after practice, practice, teach and reinforce skip counting by 2’s, 3’s, practice, you’re wondering if they’ll ever really 4’s....all the way through 10’s. This CD also stick. Well, here’s a novel approach - actually, Shut the Box (2-6) comes with a complete lyric booklet. more of a “short story” approach. Judy Liautaud A really active way to learn to manipulate 006194 ...... 14.00 11 .50 has come up with some cute, and memorable, numbers! Game consists of an open box, with little stories to help fix these facts finally in the flip-up number "keys." A felt area in the base Times Tables Made Easy (2-4) mind’s eye, using a visual-memory-association provides room for the two dice to roll "in cap- 047289 ...... 12.99 9 .50 technique that just may work for your little mul- tivity." To begin, the 1st player rolls the dice. tiplier. Numbers become characters or objects The player may then flip up any combination Anno’s Mysterious Multiplying Jar (2-5) in visuals and storylines in which the product is of numbers which match their roll. Example: A simple tale showing the enormity of multi- an integral part. Yeah, some of them are silly - If player rolled a 12 they could flip up just 12 plication. Children will become familiar with all the better to remember them by. You know, or 11 and 1 or 10 and 2, or any 1 or 2 number what a factorial is, how they are worked out, I almost wrote a book like this after teaching the and how mathematics is such an orderly system. twins their tables. We used similar mnemonic combination which totals their roll. The 1st The book is colorful and kept as simple as possi- devices and silly sayings like “76 trombones in player continues rolling the dice until rolling ble as it works from the concrete to the abstract. the big parade....and 42 clowns!” and “He licks a number which cannot be played. Example: 029806 ...... 8.99 6 .50 (six) his plate (eight) before he ate (forty-eight)” Player rolls 12 again but has used all possible and a football game tied 7 to 7 until the 49ers combinations while making other rolls. Player got a last-minute touchdown. Okay, they’re 1 now counts up all numbers which have not goofy, but they work! These were our particular been flipped over. This is the 1st players score. problem products, but Judy’s got all the tables If a second round is played, the 2nd player covered. This activity book contains all of the begins first. The player with the lowest score “tricks” and stories to get your child through wins. Although simplest to describe with two the tables, plus “Make Your Own Posters” and players, any number may play. ~ Alysia “Make Your Own Flashcards” sections so your CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. student can also create his own helpful tools. 032154 ...... 24.99 19 .25 002577 ...... 14.95 12 .75

446 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Five Times Five is Not Ten: Make Multiplication Tunes that Teach Multiplication Facts (2-5) Multiplication - Games & Tools Easy With Lots of Great Strategies! (3-6+) This is a fun book and CD combination to help Multiplication facts should be committed to students memorize their multiplication tables Monkey Multiplier (PK-3) memory for immediate recall during timed tests and have fun singing in the process. The CD Your kids will simply “go bananas” over this and to succeed at higher math levels. There includes twelve fun tunes that are each sung in adorable learning tool for multiplication. A cute are enough new concepts to assimilate at the a different style. There’s a tango, a march, pop- little monkey is affixed to a plastic board with high school level without being hindered by reggae, bluegrass, rock, waltz, a sea chantey, a jungle-themed background. At the monkey’s inadequate retention of the basic math facts. country-western, rhythm and blues, jazz, a rap, feet is a number line with the numbers 1-12 These will also be used continuously in real-life and calypso. Though the songs definitely have and a black square at the far right-hand side. applications. Whether a student is just begin- a beat and there are drums and other instru- The monkey has a ring in his hands, which he ning to learn the multiplication facts or needs ments involved in a few of the songs, none of holds above his head. Also above his head is a little more help to totally master them, this the music is exceptionally hard. The song lyrics an inverted triangle filled with rows of numbers. book can help. aren’t merely just numbers being multiplied, To use the Monkey Multiplier, simply slide the Similar to Two Plus Two is Not Five (for like many multiplication songs. Each song monkey’s legs together or apart, so that his big addition and subtraction), this volume presents includes a fun story or encouragement about toes point to the two numbers you wish to mul- multiplication facts incrementally, using mastery learning that goes with the style of music, then tiply. The monkey’s arms move in sync with the strategies. As in that book, strategies are meant of course some multiplying of numbers. Songs legs, so that when the feet are in position, the to bridge the way between counting and memo- focus on multiplying by one, counting in twos, answer to the multiplication problem appears rization, not as a substitute for instant recall. counting by threes, multiplying by fours up to in the ring in the monkey’s hands. To multiply There are 33 sets of strategy introductions, 40, counting by fives up to 50, counting by any number by itself, slide the monkey’s right followed by practice, review, and cumulative sixes up to 60, multiplying by sevens up to 63, foot over the number of your choice, and his left review pages – a total of 148 reproducible and multiplying by eights up to 88. One song foot over the black square. Simple and fun to pages in all. The Guide to Introducing the Facts teaches the trick about how to multiply nines, use, Monkey Multiplier is sure to offer hours of supplies helpful terminology and instructions while another jazz song points out that some- educational enjoyment. ~ Rachel P. for each introduction. Facts are not introduced thing times nothing is nothing at all. A special 023516 ...... 9.99 8 25. in order; they are introduced by strategy, with song is given to the “hardest” multiplication fact easier strategies (like doubles) near the begin- (8 x 7 = 56), and a calypso celebration sings of ning. You will probably want to use a set of the joys of multiplication and includes random ☼It’s Fun to Multiply Laminated Board (K-6) multiplication flash cards for daily drill and multiplication of numbers. Overall, this is a very Students will get plenty of multiplication practice of presented facts to use in tandem fun CD to listen to, and children will memorize practice with this colorful, 15” x 13” dry erase with this book. The Guide lists facts to add to their time tables effortlessly as they sing along. poster. The front of the poster has a multiplica- your flash card drill with each introduction. As The accompanying book includes lyrics to all tion grid with the numbers one through twelve, facts are presented, students can check them off the songs, suggestions for each song, and a few so that students can multiply up to 12 x 12. The on their Record-Keeping Checklists. As they reproducible handouts like a hundred number top of the poster has instructions for using the are mastered, they can be circled on the Math chart for use during certain songs. ~ Rachel grid, while the back features suggested activities Facts Baseline Recorder. This sheet of the 81 034009 ...... 16.99 12 .95 for the teacher, including a racecar track theme multiplication facts can also be used for reme- for students to practice multiplying different sets dial students as a starting point for instruction. Multiplication Rap & Hip-Hop Activity Book of numbers. It is made of sturdy cardstock and Practice pages of facts contain both vertical with CD (2-5) uses standard dry-erase markers (not included). and horizontal format problems and sometimes If you really like up-beat and fun music, ~ Lisa include a few addition and/or subtraction facts then this is for you! Get revved up and ready 044804 ...... 2.45 2 25. for review. This keeps children on their toes so to multiply! This book is entered around a they remember to look at the sign of a problem football theme with its illustrations and story Multiplication Card Sets (1-6) before working. There are also cumulative problems containing all kinds of sporting fun. EACH SET ...... 10.00 8 95. review pages that review all facts introduced to Starting with the basics of 0 x 1=0, you're your 047974 Butterfly Junction that point. Some of these (listed in introduc- way up to 12x12=144. After the multiplication 047975 Guitar Alley tion) are meant to be used for testing and timed facts have been learned, there are 4 pages of drills to determine mastery. Children should problem solving fun. The strategies in this book Quick Pix Multiplication (2+) only answer the ones they know from memory, help make learning the multiplication facts fun Quick Pix Multiplication is played in much without counting; others should be left blank. and easy with 13 songs and 60 minutes of hip- the same way as the other Quick Pix Games Other Review pages are used for reinforcement hop harmonies and authentic rap. This 24 page (please see complete description in Curriculum of particular strategies and math facts. Many of booklet has activities for multilevel learners with - Supplements), only the content is different. these are concentrated toward the back of the fun worksheets and timed tests. Put your dancin' A game for 2-6 players, each one is dealt five book as a final review. You will probably use shoes on and get ready to learn! ~ Phyllis cards from the "answer" deck, each containing these only if your child has not demonstrated 030390 ...... 13.99 10 .50 two numbers. Play begins when one player mastery of those facts yet. The pages are easy flips over the top card from the problem deck. on the eye; very clean and clear-looking with Players must then race to match the problem problems nicely spaced. This one looks like a Second Multiplication Tables Coloring Book to one of their solutions and become the first good bet for nailing those multiplication facts (3-7) to make a match with the solution. Winner is once and for all. For each table in this book, there is a picture the first player with five matched problems and 044676 ...... 16.95 13 .95 puzzle to solve. You have to color all the areas solutions. With a new problem always coming which contain a number from the table. The up, players always have to be watchful… and ☼Dice Activities for Multiplication (3-6) puzzles are all different shapes and sizes. For make sure they get their card down first! - Jess Make learning more fun for your students by example, in the 2x table picture puzzle, you 027942 ...... 9.99 8 50. incorporating this collection of fun games and color all of the numbers which divide by 2 to activities to supplement your their core mul- find the picture. For the square puzzle, you Football Multiplication Game (2-5) tiplication lessons. Let students practice their color all the numbers which are multiples of two 047914 ...... 16.99 13 .25 multiplication skills with engaging games like to see the pattern. There are 16 picture puzzles tic-tac-toe, four in a row, square off, or cross plus 11 pattern puzzles. There are times tables Product Parfait (3-5) over. Best yet, the activities only require the use for each puzzle from 1-12. There are also other 047285 ...... 12.95 10 .25 of a common math manipulative - dice. Covers charts and 'hundred squares' to color, rounded multiplication facts 2-12. Reproducible. -Enh off with target tests to confirm progress. - Phyllis Multiplication: Four-in-a-Row Game (3-6) 045991 ...... 12.95 10 .25 008214 ...... 13.00 10 .75 047915 ...... 16.99 13 .25

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 447 Mythmatical Battles Double Deck Sets (3-7) Calculator Skills / Calculators divides these forms into fractional parts. The EACH SET ...... 15.99 12 .95 Master Fraction2 has overlays for ½, ¼, 1/8, 047961 Celtic/Greek Calculator - Desktop and 1/16. The Master Fraction3 has overlays 047962 Norse/Egyptian A very nice yet inexpensive solar calculator for 1/3, 1/6, and 1/12. The Master Fraction5 that automatically switches to battery in low has 1/5, 1/10, and 1/20 overlays. The back light. Twelve digit tilted display and larger of each Master Fraction is printed with the keys make this perfect for the younger child decimal and percentage equivalents for fractions (and those of us with not-so-delicate fingers). included in that set (i.e., the Master Fraction2 Function keys include error correction, basic has equivalents for ¼ through 4/4, 1/8 through operations, square roots and percents. Comes 8/8, 1/16 through 16/16). Equivalents for “2” in complete with operating instructions. My favor- halves, fourths, eighths, and sixteenths are also Snap It Up! Multiplication Game (4+) ite feature is the rounded, soft-touch keys. shown. You can place templates from one set This game contains the same cards and is 024176 ...... 6.50 5 .00 over those from another to compare fractions. played in the same fashion as the Addition/ You can also color in fractional parts on the Subtraction game. The only difference is that Student Calculator overlays using dry erase markers. The Master players try to make equations equal the center This simple calculator (blue with black but- Fraction manipulatives may be used with any card by using multiplication instead of addition tons) features an 8-digit display, square root and activity books or as instructional tools without or subtraction. percent functions, 3-key memory, and change the workbook. 015873 ...... 10.99 8 .50 sign buttons in addition to the handling of the 045505 Master Fraction Set . . . 17 .95 four basic operations. Both battery and solar 045506 Workbook . . . . . 15.95 11 .95 Multiplication Table/Grid Chart (2-12) powered, this calculator also features automatic Multiplication facts right at your fingertips in shut off. Instructions included. ~ Anh ☼Working with Fractions (2-5) one handy location! One side provides individ- 024923 ...... 2.75 2 .50 This book offers a unique perspective and ual times table from one through twelve while does an excellent job of describing the role and the other side shows the “classic” multiplication function of fractions in an almost completely chart through twelve. This sturdy, laminated textual setting. Through the storyline of a chart measures 14 ½” x 10”. - Enh child’s birthday party, all the basic components 039827 ...... 1.50 1 .00 related to fractions such as numerators, denomi- nators, adding fractions, subtracting fractions, Multiplication Student Dry-Erase Board multiplying fractions, equivalent fractions, and Practice your multiplication tables with this comparing fractions (greater than or less than) reusable wipe-off board. One side has a 10 x Student Calculator (asst . color) (K-6) are covered. pb, 28 pgs. -Enh 12 grid with the numbers 1 through 10 running This light-weight, dual powered (solar and bat- 044572 ...... 6.95 5 25. across the top of the board and 1 through 12 tery) calculator is basic enough that it is easy for running down the left hand side. The rest of beginners to use, but it contains enough features ☼Piece = Part = Portion (3-5) the grid is blank for students to fill in. The other such as 3-key memory and the square roots and Fractions, decimals, and percents. These are side of the board has the exact same grid but percents functions that slightly older students often difficult math concepts for kids to grasp, with all the multiples filled in. Use this side as can use it too. It also features 8 digit display but this book clearly shows that while these are an answer sheet for the first side or as a quick and has automatic power off. Colors vary. all different in the “language” of mathematics, reference. Measures 8 5/16” x 11 11/16.” ~ Enh Calculator measures 2 ½” x 4.” ~ Enh they are ways of describing the same part of 017990 ...... 2.67 2 .25 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. things. Each left-hand page shows the fraction 018910 ...... 2.99 2 .50 and its equivalent form in decimal and percent. Place Value The right-hand page shows a corresponding pic- ture that illustrates the concept. For example, Place Value (Specific Skills Series) (1-3) for 3/4 (.75, 75%), a picture of a peanut butter Cement place value in your child’s mind with and jelly sandwich is cut into squares with one these helpful reproducible workbooks designed of the squares missing. Covers the following to reinforce the base 10 system. These work- fractions and their equivalents: 1/2, 1/12, 1/11, books can be used for extra practice or to help 1/10, 1/9, 1/8, 1/7, 1/6, 1/5, 1/4, 1/3, 2/3, 3/4, students struggling with these concepts. The 99/100, & 1. Pb. - Enh workbooks are not flashy, with black and white 045286 ...... 7.99 6 25. pages and illustrations, but are filled with differ- ent activities to make learning fun. Students will Fractions - Workbooks complete workbook pages, some with fun activ- Fractions ities like color-by-numbers, tic-tac-toe, match- Complete Fraction Skills (1-6) ing and more, and play games to help make the ☼Mastering the World of Fractions with the Far from being an abstract concept, fractions concepts simpler to understand. Pre/Post tests Master Fractions 2/3/5 (1-5) are an important part of everyday life. If your are included in each book, and all the answers This is a very solid introduction to fractions student needs some additional practice with for the tests and workbook pages are included in which utilizes the Master Fractions manipulative them, these reproducible workbooks provide the back of each 64-page book. – Megan set. The workbook progresses from introduc- a nice variety of exercises to help them master EACH BOOK ...... 10.99 8 .00 ing the concept of fractions, beginning with this essential concept. Each workbook includes 042080 Level 1 042082 Level 3 the need to share food among friends, to add- a pre-test and a post-test. These are followed 042081 Level 2 ing fractions with common denominators. In by dozens of single-page worksheets covering between, it covers fractions from ½ to 1/20, parts every facet of fractions (numerators and denom- Beyond Base Ten (3-6) of a group, comparing fractions, equivalent frac- inators, simplifying, comparing, reciprocals, 047889 ...... 39.95 30 .95 tions, mixed numbers, improper fractions, and equivalents, etc.) appropriate to the grade level more. Like other books in this series, it ends of the book. The back of each book holds all Place Value Cards with some real life applications. of the answers, as well as several manipulatives 9 digit cards (1-9), 9 tens cards (10-90), 9 hun- The Master Fraction manipulatives are like to help students work through the problems. dreds cards (100-900), and 9 thousands cards small, square, spiral-bound booklets with tem- Reproducible, 80 pgs. (1000-9000). These thin, plastic cards can be plate overlays instead of pages. The bottom, EACH BOOK ...... 10.99 8 00. stacked to form numbers from 1 to 9999. ~ Anh opaque layer is printed with two circles, a 038907 Grades 1-2 038909 Grades 5-6 025803 ...... 5 .00 square, and a rectangle (wholes). Each overlay 038908 Grades 3-4

448 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Beginning Fractions (2-5) Fractions - Materials ☼Fraction Tower Card Game (2-6) This little write-and-wipe book comes with These cards provide a fun way to rein- everything you need for a hands-on experience Deluxe Fraction Manipulatives force your child’s understanding of fractions. with fractions. It holds six plastic circles, one Modeling and demonstrating fractional con- Instructions for four different cards games that whole and the others split into halves, thirds, cepts is easier with manipulatives. We offer involve the skills of recognizing equivalent frac- fourths, sixths, and eighths. Before opening the fraction circles and squares, both similarly col- tions (Math Memory and Find a Match!), adding book, children can play with the fraction piec- or-coded (i.e., the halves of each set are always fractions (One & More Than One), and compar- es. Then they work through the book, which the same color, etc.). The circles measure 3 ing fractions - greater than and less than (Top introduces them to fractions and then presents 1/2" in diameter and the squares are 4" x 4". This Fraction!) are included. The 66 cards cover them with simple fraction problems. The text Each set includes 51 plastic tiles representing halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, shows children how to use the fraction pieces to wholes, 1/2’s, 1/3’s, 1/4’s, 1/5’s, 1/6’s, 1/8’s, tenths, twelfths, and sixteenths. Cards are color answer the questions. A write and wipe marker 1/10’s, and 1/12’s. Both sets come in a plastic coded. -Enh is included. Children can work through this storage container. 046304 ...... 5 95. book again and again as they begin to work with CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and understand fractions. - Melissa 004552 Deluxe Squares . . . 8.99 6 .50 See ‘N’ Solve Fraction Calculator (2-AD) 003103 ...... 5.99 4 .95 004563 Deluxe Circles . . . 8.99 6 .50 047311 ...... 29.99 23 .25

Fraction Tiles ☼Fraction Basics (4-6) These are rectangular pieces that are all the Fractions - Games This reproducible workbook does a good same height, but with lengths determined by job of providing lots of different supplemental the fractional part they represent. When all the ☼Fraction Lotto Game (K-4) practice activities on basic fraction skills and fractional pieces of each color are put together, Practice and strengthen fraction recognition concepts such as operations, proper/improper/ they form bars, or rows, that are the same total skills with this fun, visual game. The game equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, writing length. Tiles are marked with the fractions they includes 36 fraction playing cards (ranging from fractions as decimals & percents, and fraction represent. By placing strings of tiles beneath one whole to 9/10ths) and four gameboards. word problems. Reproducible. 28 pgs, answers each other, it is easy to determine equivalence. Each gameboard has nine squares featuring included. -Enh CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. photographs of everyday objects divided into 045052 ...... 4.95 3 .95 004573 ...... 10.99 8 .25 fractions. To play the game, give each player a gameboard. (Up to four people can play.) Then, Exploring Fractions (4-8) Fraction Charts (set of 2) draw a fraction card from the pile and see if it This 92-page reproducible workbook teaches Fraction bars in wholes, halves, thirds, fourths, matches one of the squares on your gameboard. the essentials of fractions with a fun food theme! fifths, sixths, sevenths, eighths, ninths, and If it matches, place the card over the matching Use grapes, goldfish crackers, orange slices, tenths. Printed on flexible vinyl sheets, one set gameboard square. If it does not match, return cereal and even chocolate bars for learning should be cut into individual pieces while the the card to the bottom of the pile. Each player fraction concepts such as equivalent fractions, other should be used whole as is. ~ Anh takes turns drawing and matching until the win- simplifying, comparing and ordering, adding 025801 ...... 10 .00 ner matches all the squares on their gameboard. and subtracting, common denominators, mixed The game can be played at two difficulty levels. numbers, improper fractions, and multiplying Fraction/Decimal/Percent Double-Sided Board The easiest way is to match a fraction card to an and dividing fractions and mixed numbers. (K-5) image on the gameboard that shows exactly the Each lesson in the workbook is divided into This flexible, durable, plastic dry erase board same fraction (ie. 2/6 matches an object on the three parts. Let’s Explore is a hands-on session is ideal for demonstrating relationships between board divided into six equal parts with two parts guided by the teacher. Concepts are initially decimals, fractions, percents, and pie diagrams. clearly visible). A more challenging way to play introduced in this section. Let’s Exercise pro- One side features blank rectangular bars that is to allow players to match a fraction card to an vides additional practice of the concepts learned represent fractional amounts (1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, image on the gameboard that shows an equiva- in the exploration section. Finally, Show Your 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, and 1/100), as well as space lent fraction (ie. 2/6 matches either 2/6 OR 1/3). Expertise includes activities or critical-thinking to write in a fraction and then the decimal and Either way, students will benefit from the visual questions to help students practice practical percentage equivalents and a small pie chart reinforcement provided by this game. ~ Lisa application of the concepts they have learned. to fill in. The other side features a large blank 044449 ...... 12.95 10 .25 Each section is about one page (both sides) long. pie chart with plenty of space to divide the This book is good for students learning con- chart however you wish and additional space cepts for the first time, or for older students for demonstrating concepts. This double-sided Pizza Fraction Fun Game (1-5) needing a bit more hands-on, remedial practice. board measures 8.5” x 11.7.” Seven games in one! Learn to identify, match Contains a complete answer key for your conve- 006518 ...... 1.99 1 .25 equivalent, add, and subtract fractions. This nience. ~ Rachel P. game includes three double-sided spinners and 042086 ...... 12.99 9 .50 Fraction Grid Flexitable (3-8) 13 double-sided pizzas with fractions identified 026386 ...... 3.99 3 .25 on one side only. 2-6 players. 018363 ...... 19.99 15 .50 Fractions, Decimals, & Percents (5-8) FRACTION TOWER MATERIALS A lot of kids get confused when they start working with fractions, decimals, and percents. Fraction Tower Cubes - Labeled (K-8) Pizza Fraction Fun Jr . (1-AD) These homework booklets provide extra prac- Build a solid foundation for understanding These 11 cardboard pizzas provide you with tice worksheets to supplement any curriculum. fractions, decimals, and percents with Fraction an exceptional (and tasty looking!) manipulative Each page focuses on an age-appropriate skill Tower Cubes. This set contains 51 proportional for teaching fractions. Double-sided pizzas are and begins with a clear illustration, most with cubes that snap together to form towers. All cut into halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, sixths, step by step instructions. The rest of the page sets are color-coded according to their fractional eighths, tenths, and twelfths, with the fractional holds a dozen practice problems for the stu- values: 1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, size of each piece written on only one side of dent to work through. Answers are included. 1/12. The Equivalency Set is a great value since the pizza. Instructions and spinners are included Workbooks are 6" x 9", 72 pgs - Melissa it is a combination of all former individual sets for seven 2-4 player games which teach adding EACH WORKBOOK ...... 2.99 2 .15 (Fractions, Decimals, and Percents), displaying fractions to make a whole, adding fractions to 005612 Grade 5 equivalent fractional, decimal, and percent val- one-half, equivalencies, reducing fractions, and 005718 Grade 6 ues on each cube. finding factors. 005734 Grades 7-8 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. CHOKING HAZARD (1). 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See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 449 Fractazmic Card Game (1-8) Time - Instruction dren have mastered time to the minute, time to 047200 ...... 6.95 5 .75 the second is covered. Half hours and quarter Telling the Time Book and Flashcards (PK-1) hours follow, along with AM and PM desig- Fraper Deck Original: Fractions/Decimals/ Follow the Boot family around Apple Tree nations. The last several activities are about Percents (2-8) Farm as they do chores and visit all the farm schedules and scheduling, which show students This deck of cards lets kids play fun games that animals. Small children will love seeing the day how all this new-found knowledge can be used. also teach the relationship between fractions, unfold as they follow Poppy and Sam around At the end of the book there’s a bibliography of decimals, and percents. The deck consists of the farm doing chores, having a picnic, and children’s books about time, teaching sugges- 61 standard-sized cards: 20 common fractions welcoming Daddy home at dinnertime. A built- tions and an answer key. While either of these (from 9/10 to 1/20), the corresponding decimal in clock allows you and your child to model the items may be used without the other, they do and percent equivalents, and one Old Buffalo time along the way. To add to the interest, a make a nice set! Card. A conversion chart and a few ideas for little yellow duck is waiting to be found on each 045503 Master Clock . . . . . 14 .95 games using the cards are also included. Using page. Illustrations are homey and warm. 045506 Workbook . . . . . 15.95 11 .95 the deck, you can play many standard card The corresponding flashcard set is a time- games like War, Old Maid and Crazy 8’s, but course in a box. It contains 49 double-sided Telling Time with the Judy Clock (K-3) players will have to figure out the value of the cards, an idea card, and a black write and wipe A 64-page book to use with your Judy Clock various fraction, decimal, and percent cards marker. Some cards are for time-sequencing. to teach telling time. Reproducible pages guide they have in order to play. Whether used as a These colorfully-illustrated cards show the Boots children through the concepts of day and night, math supplement or just to provide a twist to at various stages of the day; the other side has hour and minute hands, and telling time to the your normal card-playing, this game will pro- the time in analog and digital format (Early risers hour, half-hour, and minute. Also goes into vide lots of fun for your entire family. ~ Rachel will appreciate that the Boots begin their day at seasons, years, decades, and centuries. 043171 ...... 6.95 5 .95 7:00 a.m.). There is a card for each hour of the 004077 ...... 9.99 7 25. day until bedtime, at 7:00 p.m., plus one for midnight. Once your children understand the Time Math Activity Books (1-4) Percents concept of hours, you can gradually introduce 047632 1 Teacher Edition . . . 7.95 6 75. the cards showing half-hours, quarter-hours, 047633 2 Teacher Edition . . . 8.95 7 50. and 10-minute intervals. Fifteen of the cards Practicing With Percents (4-6) are response cards. On these, one side displays Complete Book of Time & Money (K-3) A thin workbook that practices real-world analog time and asks the child to write the The Complete Book of Time & Money contains applications of percents. Over 250 short word digital time. The other side shows digital time all of this type of instruction you'll need: Time problems that deal with sale prices, sales and asks the child to draw in the hands on the to the Hour; Time to the Half- Hour; Time to tax, paycheck deductions, and coupons. These analog clock. There are some of each interval the Quarter-Hour; Time to the Minute; Time problems really test whether you understand (hour, half-hour, quarter-hour, and ten-minute). Review; Coins (Pennies through half-dollars); percents. No instruction included. ~ Anh The remaining card has a blank clock-face on Coins and Bills (dollar bills only); Money 019830 ...... 7.99 6 .50 one side and blank digital block on the other, Review. for additional practice of your choosing. An 008120 ...... 14.95 10 .95 engaging and gentle introduction to time with- Understanding Percents (4-6) out a workbook. Time - Manipulatives This workbook teaches and practices how to 042303 Book ...... 12.99 9 .95 perform percent calculations: changing frac- 042295 Flashcards ...... 8.99 6 .75 Student Clock Face tions/decimals to a percent, finding a percent This 4 ½" square student-size clock face is of a whole number, and finding what percent made from sturdy plastic, and features inde- one number is of another. You might want to pendently movable hands, and hour/minute use these drills before or concurrently with markings. Clock face is white on a yellow Practicing With Percents. ~ Anh background with black clock hands. 019834 ...... 7.99 6 .50 026122 ...... 0 65.

☼Mastering the World of Telling Time with Write On/Wipe Off Student Clock Rainbow Tiles (2-6) the Master Clock (K-4) This flat, 4.5" square clock features bright pri- Have you been looking for a way to help your The Master Clock is a clock face with three mary colors on a write and wipe surface. The student understand the concepts of percents and hands (hours, minutes and seconds) and three analog clock face shows hour, 5 minute, and 1 decimals? These sets provide a colorful, hands- clear, plastic overlays that mark the clock face minute intervals, while the digital display under- on way to practice what can be difficult math with hours, minutes, and seconds. The clock neath is blank. Create tons of practice problems concepts. Each set includes a sturdy plastic is geared so that moving the minute hand also by simply adjusting the moveable hands while activity tray in which 51 color-coded tiles can progresses the hour hand. In fact, the hour hand your child fills in the digital display. ~ Anh be stored or used for demonstration of decimal cannot be moved independently, to reinforce 031066 ...... 0.90 0 75. or percent facts. The tiles can be used to iden- the concept that hours are composed of min- tify and compare values and practice reading, utes. The hands of the clock may be removed ☼Write-On / Wipe-Off Clock Board (1-3) writing, adding and subtracting percents or deci- and used in any combination. Two dials atop What a great way to learn how to tell both mals. A one-page activity guide is included with the clock allow you to set the corresponding digital and analog time! At first glance, this suggestions for use. The decimal set includes analog time above the clock face (hours and product looks like a ping-pong paddle – it has values of 1.0, 0.5, 0.33, 0.25, 0.2, 0.166, minutes only). This clock allows you to pres- a sturdy handle and a round, double-sided face 0.125, and 0.083. The percent set includes val- ent an “uncluttered” clock face to children just that measures 6.5” in diameter. One side of the ues of 100%, 50%, 33.3%, 25%, 20%, 16.6%, learning to tell time. paddle shows a blank rectangle with space to 12.5%, 10%, and 8.3%. There will be a need The corresponding workbook begins with an write in the digital time. The other side shows to explain repeating numbers and rounding, interesting history of time, followed by two an analog clock face without hands (with hours because not all values will add up to one whole clock-building activities (sand clock and water and minutes shown). The faces of both sides unit. These would be a very helpful tool for stu- clock). Teaching worksheets begin with event are made from dry-erase material so students or dents to practice concepts on their own or as a sequencing, then familiarizing students with instructors can write in the times on both sides demonstration of the concept. ~ Donna the Master Clock manipulative, then focusing again and again. Please note that no dry-erase CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. on perceptions of time. After these preliminary marker is included. ~ Rachel EACH SET ...... 10.95 8 .55 exercises there is more typical time instruction, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 005354 Decimals 005360 Percents beginning with hours, then minutes. After chil- 044644 ...... 4.00 3 25.

450 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. ☼Changing Faces Clock Flip Book (K-3) Magnetic Learning Calendar (K-3) ☼Let’s Go Shopping: Practical Money Math This small, spiral-bound flip book contains six A wonderful aid for teaching calendar con- Through Play (K-3) write-on, wipe-off pages (covering hours, min- cepts. Magnets numbered 1-31 may be added This book is filled with 64 fun activities that utes, quarter hours, a standard clock, a blank to calendar daily to display current day of the replicate real life monetary situations young clock, and a digital clock) and also features a month. Other magnetic pieces display months, children are likely to find themselves in. For clock with moveable hands. The numbering on seasons and weather, making this a useful tool example, children are asked to identify the the clocks is color coded with hours in red and for observing and recording daily weather con- coins found under the couch cushion, count minutes in blue. This is a clever way to tackle ditions as well. The 12” x 16” calendar is grom- coins and figure out how much candy they can all the different ways of learning time, and the meted for easy hanging if desired. buy in the candy shop, or figure out how much built in stand is a nice additional feature that CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. money they made by doing chores for mom and simply adds to the versatility of the product. 004079 ...... 18.99 14 .75 dad. Skills covered include recognizing and Approximately 5” x 5 ½.” -Enh counting coins and bills, adding and subtract- 044641 ...... 4.00 3 .25 Magnetic Calendar (PK-4) ing money, estimating, making change, and Day/Night Student-Sized Geared Clock 027745 ...... 16.99 13 .30 reading and writing both forms of money nota- This little (4" diameter) clock is geared like the tion. Templates for paper money are included. larger Judy clocks. While smaller than our 5" Wipe-Off Calendar Reproducible, answers included. -Enh clock, it's still large enough for close-up dem- Chart your course with this 22” x 28” blank 044758 ...... 11.99 9 25. onstration and student use AND so inexpensive, wipe-off calendar. Colorful border adds visual we don't know why you'd even consider a non- appeal; generous writing space allows for your geared substitute. busy schedule! 015339 ...... 3.99 1 .75 004084 ...... 2.99 2 .50

My Own Little Judy Clock with Booklet (K-3) ☼Marking Time Laminated Chart (PK-AD) Judy has gone miniature! These 5” x 5” plas- This 8 ½” x 11” laminated sheet has six analog tic clocks have bright, knobbed hands, a clear clock faces to help kids work on their time tell- The Coin Counting Book (K-4) window revealing working red and green gears, ing skills. Clocks measure approximately 2 ½” Money can be a little bit of a confusing con- and non-locking hands that allow for individual in diameter and show hour, 5 minutes, and 1 cept for little kids - after all, why is one silver movement of hour and minute hands without minute intervals. Great for use with dry-erase coin that weighs less worth ten copper coins? damage. A 16-page reproducible activity book markers or crayons. This book's colorful pages and catchy rhymes is included. The clock is also available without 016769 ...... 3.00 2 .85 are ideal for explaining change to kids. Starting the booklet or fancy packaging for less. with pennies and five pennies equal to a nickel, 003086 Clock with Booklet . . 8.99 6 .50 Money - Instruction your children will understand how coins work 003070 Clock Only . . . . . 5.83 4 .25 and how their values compare. Of course, once How Many Pennies Make a Dollar? (K-3) they understand, they won't be so easily bribed 047331 ...... 6.95 6 .25 with pennies anymore... ~ Steph Color-Coded Judy Clock (K-3) 021659 ...... 7.95 5 95. Like our other large Judy Clock, this is geared I Can Count Money (K-3) and rugged enough to go through several kids. 047332 ...... 6.95 6 .25 Coin Clues (1-3) I like this one as the red hour hand matches the EACH BOOK ...... 12.95 10 .25 red hour numbers and the blue minute hand Complete Book of Time & Money (K-3) 047621 Level A matches the blue minute tic marks. All this Please see description in Time - Workbooks. 047622 Level B makes teaching time to the hour, half-hour, 008120 ...... 14.95 10 .95 quarter-hour and minute much easier! The Drive-Thru Menu Math (3-6) numbers are easy to read in five-minute intervals Investigating Money Activity Book (K-3) EACH BOOK ...... 11.99 9 75. and is very kid friendly to use. It also comes Kids usually enjoy learning how to count and 047748 Add & Subtract Money with an activity guide and metal stand. ~ Phyllis use money and this easy-to-use workbook will 047749 Beginning Money Skills 025302 ...... 25.99 18 .95 help them in their efforts. It starts from the begin- 047750 Multiply & Divide Money ning, identifying bills and coins and displaying Clock Games Kit (PK-2) their worth. After learning how to identify bills Money - Manipulatives 020045 ...... 15 .00 and coins, students count money, compare the value of money, determine the currency needed ☼Money Flash Cards (1-5) for purchases, and eventually make and count These handy flash cards contain color images Telling Time Flashcards (K-1) change. Throughout the worksheets, the black of real U.S. coins on one side, while the back Learn to tell time to the nearest five minutes and white illustrations of bills and coins are very of the card lists the sum of the coins (in numbers with these self-checking, easy-to-read cards. realistic and exercises are practical and concise. and in words). This deck contains 52 fact cards The clock face on the front has a digital partner The back of the book contains all the answers, and 4 parent cards. ~ Lisa on the back. 96 3” x 5” cards. plus additional fun facts about currency. The 44 008509 ...... 2.99 2 50. 017631 ...... 2.99 2 .50 reproducible worksheets cover a good range of money skills that will greatly help your young Plastic Coins student. 48 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel A set of 94 realistic plastic coins (same as Clock Stamps, Set of 3 043020 ...... 8.95 8 .25 in Cash Pax set below) including 30 pennies, Looking for an inexpensive way to practice 20 nickels, 20 dimes, 20 quarters and 4 half- time? These clock stamps are perfect, featuring dollars. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. three different stamps, one with hour markings, 015344 ...... 4.50 3 50. one with hour and minute markings, and one with numbered hour markings. All stamps also Play Money: Coins & Bills feature a blank rectangle at the bottom for chil- This set contains realistic looking coins and dren to write in the corresponding digital time. bills, although the bills are smaller than real Stamps have a plastic base with a handle in the money. You get the following quantities and back and are 2" x 1 ½" square with clock face denominations: 30-$1, 20-$5, 20-$10, 15-$20, measuring a little over 1". ~ Alysia 10-$50, 5-$100, 30 pennies, 30 nickels, 20 032128 ...... 3.95 3 .10 dimes, 15 quarters, and 5 half dollars. ~ Anh 024922 ...... 12.99 10 .00

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 451 ☼Money Tray Coins and Currency (K-3) Teaching Cash Register (PK+) Money - Games Practice your money counting skills with this More teaching features make this a more edu- U.S. currency set. The plastic coins are realisti- cational tool than a toy. Coin reader identifies Cash Bash Electronic Money Game (K-3) cally sized and colored to match the originals, real or plastic (included) coins and even quizzes Are you good with dollars and cents? Care and the paper currency is about 2/3rds the size your children! There are four built-in games to put those skills to the test? In this electronic of the original bills (with realistic imitations of (teaching coin identification, addition, subtrac- game players can take on siblings, friends, or the images found on real bills). This set contains tion and place value) that increase in difficulty challenge themselves to beat the clock. Each 50 $1 bills, 20 $5 bills, 15 $10 bills, 10 $20 as players improve their math skills. Checkout player has five buttons on their side of the Cash bills, 10 $50 bills and 10 $100 bills. Coins scanner is built in, as is a real working scale. Bash: a penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and dol- included in the set are 40 pennies, 20 nickels, Three-line large display includes type of trans- lar. An amount will appear on the screen, and 20 dimes, 16 quarters, 8 half-dollar coins and 5 action (just like a real register!) and prompts players will race to push the buttons to hit the $1 coins. ~ Lisa “cashier” to run credit card through. Register dollar amount. Careful, though – sometimes 045437 ...... 7.29 5 .95 comes equipped with sounds, lights and voice you have to hit the amount without using one messages - AND a volume control. An auto- of the coin denominations! For 1-2 players; Play Money Set matic shutoff will turn off unit when not in use requires three AA batteries, not included. The same realistic bills as in the Cash Pax set to save on batteries. These (three “C”) are not 024279 ...... 44.99 34 .75 below, this set includes 25 ones, 20 each of included, but play money, coupon and Bank fives, tens and twenties, 5 fifty-dollar bills and One credit card are. Sign of Money Dice Game (K-3) 10 hundreds. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 015345 ...... 1.95 1 .80 024197 ...... 54.99 42 .50 047535 ...... 7.00 5 95.

Mixed Coins Set (K-3) Presto-Change-O Game (1-5) CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. My children go with us to exhibits and really 047866 ...... 2 .50 practice making change. But they never seem to tire of it! One of their favorite activities in the Money Tray With Lid (K-3) early grades was to run a shop and count out 047867 ...... 14.95 13 .75 change. So, it’s no surprise that Presto-Change- O would be a real attraction at our house. The Cash Pax Money Briefcase Set game is fast-paced and children learn not only You're in the money now! But this translucent to make change, but when to save and spend plastic briefcase (blue base, clear cover) won't it as they travel around a colorful game board break the bank. Made of shatter-resistant plas- making everyday financial decisions. The tic, the hinged case has divider compartments to winner is the first to save $10.00. Players are sort bills and coin, keeping contents organized rewarded both for saving money and for using even in transit. Sliding latches secure lid and it to start a business. Very realistic plastic coins the handle is securely mounted. Included bills and paper bills are included. For 2-4 players. are extremely realistic, down to the use of two- 008420 ...... 24.99 19 .25 colored graphics. Because it's slightly smaller Teaching Cash Register Activity Book (K-3) than real currency and carries a "Play Money" Make the most of your Teaching Cash Register Exact Change Game (1-AD) notation in place of the usual "This note is legal with this colorful, 32-page activity book. It con- 047977 ...... 9.95 8 25. tender for all debts, public and private" (and tains 19 hands-on activities which teach coin printed on white paper), you won't be able to value recognition, making change, and basic Loose Change Game (1-AD) pay your bills with it! But - you can pretend! calculation skills. ~ Anh 047615 ...... 14.95 11 .75 You could, in fact, carry a ransom in this brief- 025218 ...... 4.95 3 .95 case since it contains 100 each of dollar bills, Rolling in the Money Game (2-5) fives, tens and twenties and 50 each of fifties Pretend & Play Checkbook & Calculator (PK-5) CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and hundreds. Realistic (down to the grooved What’s better than play money? How about 047570 ...... 15.99 12 .50 sides on dimes, quarters and half-dollars) coin- a play checkbook to write checks for that age consists of 100 each of pennies, nickels, unlimited amount of imaginary money? This dimes and quarters plus 25 each of half-dollars set lets kids pretend they’re writing out checks and Sacajawea dollar coins. Meant for mak- and keeping track of their money in a realistic ing change, the compartments in the case are way. Set includes a book of 25 checks, a check tapered on one side to slide coins and bills out register, pen, calculator, deposit slips, and an (cash register-style). The 64-page activity book instruction card. Take those lessons on add- Teaching and Learning Money is also included. ing and subtracting amounts of money a little CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. further with a realistic example of balancing 015323 ...... 42.99 33 .25 the checkbook! Checkbook replacements are also available; the Replacement Set includes 72 Pretend and Play Cash Register with Currency checks, 30 deposit slips, and 3 check registers. (PK+) 036070 Checkbook Set w/ Calculator After winning almost every imaginable toy ...... 16.99 13 .25 reward, we felt this “toy” deserved a place in 036069 Replacement Set . . . 9.50 7 .50 our catalog! It is a real, working, solar-powered calculator with a cash drawer that holds real- Play Checkbook & Checks (PK-5) size bills and coins. Oversized buttons and big Every child needs a checkbook, right? Well, Moneywise Kids (2+) number display make it perfect for even your until they’re old enough for the real thing, teach Painlessly teach your child the meaning of littlest storekeeper. Comes complete with play them the basics of money management with this money with these two easy games. Vital mathe- bills, plastic coins, pretend Citibank credit card, realistic-looking checkbook. The checkbook matical concepts such as: addition, subtraction, and suggested activities. Measures 10 1/2”w x includes 25 checks and 8 register pages, just multiplication, place value, making change, 9 1/2”d x 5 1/2”h. Mom will be tempted to bor- like mom and dad’s. Great for little children to budgeting, and money management are taught row this one for her next garage sale! “pretend” with, but also can be used as a real and practiced. Both games (“Bill Maker” and CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. learning tool for older children. “Bill Breaker”) are fun and fast-paced, with two 003050 ...... 39.99 30 .95 003051 ...... 2.49 2 .25 players competing. In “Bill Maker” your goal

452 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. is to be the first player to accumulate one $100 Money - Software Classroom Precision Balance bill. Play money is included in 1’s, 5’s, 10’s, This accurate balance provides the imple- 20’s, 50’s, and 100’s. Players are constantly Penguin Cold Cash CD-ROM (K-6) mentation of precise measurements, yet is exchanging smaller bills for larger ones until that 047318 ...... 24.95 18 .95 simple enough for any student to use. Balance winning $100 is obtained. measures 12" x 6.5" x 4.5" and has a 2000g “Bill Breaker” deals more with real life and is Dollarville CD-ROM capacity with +1 - 5g accuracy. The built-in slightly more advanced. A parents’ pay check Ride out to the Old West and join Buck, storage compartments hold 10 brass weights may seem like big bucks to a small child, but Clemendime, and Mr. Teller to learn about and tweezers (included), and accuracy controls where does it all go? This game uses mon- money in this interactive game. Children will include calibrated pointer, damping button, eywise kids markers representing some of the learn to identify coins by size, shape, color, and calibration slider. The large capacity pans costly expenses and necessities of life (not and front and back engravings at the Dollarville hold up to a ½ liter, and pans are removable to realistically priced, of course!) such as taxes, bank and purchase items and make change at accommodate larger items. Includes an 8-page clothing, food, medical care, transportation, the Dollarville General Store. My 7-year-old activity guide. ~ Alysia and housing. Players constantly take the risk of son David particularly liked assuming the role CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. picking up a financial explosion that will really of sheriff and visiting a ranch and a reserva- 032125 ...... 44.99 31 .95 blow a hole in their savings. The first player tion, learning to solve money word problems with all six markers and $100 wins. - Megan on the way. After successfully visiting each CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. establishment, a sheriff star will appear on 005380 ...... 11.99 10 .25 it; when all the locations have stars, your child can go to Dollarville’s school and test his newfound knowledge. David was disap- Allowance Math Game (3-8) pointed that the certificate for passing the test This game is a fun way to practice counting appeared on-screen but could not be printed. money and to exercise your math skills. Unlike (Certificate will print out on a Mac, but not on many money games, it includes coins ranging Windows.) A simple, easy-to-use interface gets from pennies to half dollars rather than just the child up and running quickly, and the four Pan Balance Combo Bucket/Number (1-8) paper money. One, five, ten, and twenty dollar levels of learning, colorful backgrounds, and This scale is versatile and can be used as a bills are included. Each player starts the game point-and-click surprises will keep them coming pan or bucket scale. Two large white buckets with $10 and proceeds around the board. The back. System requirements: Windows 95/98/NT, and two clear pans are included and are eas- board is the size of a typical game board and Pentium 90 MHz, 8 MB hard drive space. For ily changed, depending on what you want to has several types of spaces you can land on. Mac, Power PC, OS 7.1, 8 MB RAM. ~ Carl weigh. The scale also features non-removable There is a spinner in the middle of the board 012614 ...... 19.95 16 .00 plastic compensators at the top, 20 hanging that tells players how many spaces to move. masses and an activity guide. Whether you There are pay days (collect $5), library fines are weighing liquids or solids, clean or messy (pay $.18) and spaces where you either have to Weight objects, this is a great, all-inclusive balance set. pay or collect money for various reasons (these It’s built well and the price is right. ~ Donna reasons are more realistic than other games, for Bucket Balance 038875 ...... 35.95 32 .50 example players get $4 for washing the win- As the name suggests, this sturdy balance scale dows and not a million dollars for discovering uses buckets instead of pans. Measures both titanium deposits in their backyard). The board solids and liquids, and the transparent buckets and spinner also have spaces that make play- are removable for easy cleaning. Colorful scale ers draw a “Take a Chance” card, which offer is made of durable plastic, and there's even a additional monetary rewards or punishments. storage drawer in the base. Less expensive than Ultimately, the player with the most money the pan balance, with more features. The deep wins the game (though there are some variations buckets hold approximately 300 ml, with mark- for playing and ending the game). This is a great ings every 50 ml, for measuring. Also features game because it is simple to play, has kids make sliding compensators. Compact Classroom Scale (1-12) change and add/subtract money in a fun way, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Looking for an accurate scale? This battery- and can be very quick to play (or last longer 018729 ...... 15.99 11 .75 operated scale measures weight in both grams if you want it to). More practical for kids than and ounces. It feature 5 1/2” x 7 1/2” bases Monopoly or Payday, this is sure to cause some Platform Scale (1-8) with flat, circular surfaces 5” in diameter to mathematical fun in your house. Six player When dealing with weight, Horizons Math rec- place objects on. The scale also has a large markers are included. 2-6 players. ~ Rachel ommends using a platform scale instead of a bal- LCD display, a tare button, and a mode button 040889 ...... 21.99 17 .75 ance bucket like Saxon Math. It measures both allowing you to weigh objects in grams or ounc- liquids and solids in a pan that can be removed es. Accurate within 1.0g/0.05 oz. The 2 AA from the weighing platform. The weight is easy batteries required for use are included. – elise Pay Day Game 30th Anniversary Edition to read on the large display, which features both 016174 5,000g/76 .4 oz . . . 44.99 34 .75 (3-AD) the English and metric scales. The scale has a Kids have loved this classic game of making 2.2 kg/5 lb. capacity. Metric Weights, Set of 58 and spending money for generations. Players 043835 ...... 11.99 9 .25 These hexagon shaped weights are stackable make money every month, but often (as in real and each weight size is a different color. This life) you end up spending it just as fast (on bills, kit contains twenty 1 g, twenty 5 g, ten 10 g, recreation, food, and more)! The game board four 20 g, two 100g, one 500 g, and one 1000 looks like a calendar, and each day has a bill to g., for a total weight of 2000 g. pay or money earned. Roll the dice to see what CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. day you land on and try to make it through the 032158 ...... 27.99 21 .50 month without too many bills. The person with the most money left at the end of the month Hexagram Weights (1-8) (or however months you decide to play) is the Set of 54 Hexagram weights for use with your winner. Includes game board, 4 tokens, 1 red balance scale. Includes twenty 1g, twenty 5g, die, 64 deal & mail cards, savings & loan pad, ten 10g, and four 20g weights. money, and rules. 2-4 players. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 040064 ...... 17.95 14 .95 005983 ...... 9.99 7 75.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 453 Three Bear Family Rainbow Counters (PK-3) Basic View-Thru Clear Ruler CaliperRule Adorable plastic bears in three sizes, three Very inexpensive, rigid (just a little flex) clear Accurately and easily measure length, width, weights, and six colors (red, orange, yellow, ruler. 12" model has binder holes. and depth using this two-in-one ruler and cali- green, blue, purple). Baby bear weighs 4 015352 12" ...... 0.45 0 .35 per combo. The ruler is marked in inches (up to grams, mama weighs 8 grams, and papa weighs 015353 6" ...... 0 .35 6.5") and centimeters (up to 16.4 cm). I admit, 12 grams. Proportional weights allow use on I had to look this up - a caliper is an instru- balance for measurement discoveries (“How Primary 4-in-1 Ruler ment made of two hinged legs used to measure many babies weigh as much as mama and Very inexpensive ruler made for younger chil- internal and external dimensions. If you put an papa?”). We recommend doing these activities dren to use with beginning measurement activi- object, say a penny, between the hinged legs, on a pan balance, not a teeter-totter type bal- ties. Exactly 12" long with no lead-in space you can read its precise diameter right off the ance where placement of the bears is crucial so children can measure right from the end. caliper. Calibrated in centimeters, the caliper (and potentially frustrating for young children). One side of the ruler is marked with standard measures dimensions up to 14.6 cm. ~ Anh Rainbow set includes 24 papa, 24 mama, and measures. Bottom edge has labeled 1" mark- 017517 ...... 1.95 1 55. 48 baby bear counters and is packaged in a ings only, top edge is divided into 1/2"s. Flip handy storage bucket. side contains standard measures on one edge Temperature 003057 ...... 17.99 14 .95 in 1/4" increment markings, opposite edge is in centimeters. Ruler is flexible enough to wrap Dual Scale Student Thermometers Weigh Too Centimeter-Gram Cubes around curves (physically or on paper) to mea- Set of 10 simple student thermometers marked Colorful plastic cubes that measure 1 sq. centi- sure circles and arcs. in Celsius on one side, Fahrenheit on other. On meter and weigh exactly one gram. Possibilities 015349 ...... 0 .75 a sturdy plastic backing measuring approx 15 are endless. For more fun, use with Liter Cube cm. Thermometer itself is about 12 cm. long. with lid. Exactly 100 will fit. Ruler - 4-in-1 Math Rule (SAFE-T) They contain no mercury and are individually CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. This 12" plastic ruler features 2 metric rules calibrated for accuracy from -25 to +122 F and 015051 ...... 12.99 10 .00 (mm and cm) and 2 customary rules (1/16" and -35 to +50 C. 1/10"). Part of the RightStart Math manipula- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Measurement tive kit. 015327 ...... 11.99 9 25. 028135 ...... 1.95 1 .55 Photographic Measurement Charts (K-3) Outdoor Thermometer This set includes five useful posters (each Basic Colored SAFE-T Ruler 018745 ...... 5 50. measuring 17” x 22”) that display information These 12"/30cm rulers come in 4 assorted col- about both standard and metric measurement. ors (sorry, no color choice on order). View-thru Computational Skills / Mental Math Because the posters are colorful and contain allows for easy placement. Binder holes allow photographs that kids can relate to, they are per- for optional storing in 3-ring binder. Sensibly Speed Math for Kids (3-8) fect for teaching young students about measure- priced, fairly flexible. Learn how to do mental math calculation ment and illustrating measurement conversions. 015350 ...... 0 .75 quickly! I know this book is written for elemen- Each poster covers a different type of measure- tary and junior high students, but this would ment, shows the standard and metric units of be a benefit to older students and adults too. measurement, compares measurements (2 cups Ultra-Flex SAFE-T Ruler You’ll learn to do addition, subtraction, mul- equals 1 pint, 1 yard is less than 1 meter, etc.), These rulers can be totally twisted - even rolled tiplication, division and even fractions in your lists abbreviations used in measurement, and - to measure curved surfaces - yet bounce back head. The method taught in this book is very includes colorful photos to illustrate measure- to a flat shape. Virtually impossible to break. intriguing. You will learn how to multiply and ment. Posters include Temperature, Capacity, 12" ruler is View-Thru and comes in 4 assorted divide large numbers in your head; tricks for Length, Time, and Weight/Mass. A Resource colors (sorry, no color choice). understanding fractions and decimals; mental Guide sheet is included, which shares some 015351 ...... 1.99 1 .55 checking of calculations; and addition and teaching ideas. ~ Rachel subtraction strategies. The author says that he 021962 ...... 11.99 8 .75 ~~~~~~~~ could have named this book “Fun with Speed Mathematics” since it includes techniques and Meter Sticks - Hardwood applications that take the drudgery out of math. Ok, ok - here’s a sturdy (7mm thick) meter It is a book to be played with and enjoyed. He stick that will hold up for years. For those of feels that everyone can be good at math if given you who want an even more durable product, the tools they need to succeed. I was familiar we offer one with metal endcaps. Enjoy. with some of the techniques he teaches, but 024178 Plain ends ...... 3.99 3 .25 many of them are new to me. 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454 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Short-Cut Math (5-AD) practices previously learned material. Some of Comic-Strip Math: Problem Solving (3-6) How much is 635 divided by 2½? What is the the strategies learned are Draw a Picture, Use a 021618 ...... 14.99 11 .75 square of 41? Can 727,648 be evenly divided Pattern, Work Backwards, Make a Table, Guess by 8? These are a few of the types of problems and Check. Eight different strategies are taught ☼Number Junctions (3-6) which this book will help you solve two or three in each level. The Teacher Guides contain If you like Sudoku, you’ll love these logic puz- times faster than you can now. About 150 math some instruction, additional challenge problems zles! Number Junction puzzles are composed shortcuts are clearly explained, with a proof and for each unit, an answer key, and reproduc- of rows and columns of circles and diamonds an explanation of why it works. Mastering even ible masters. After practicing here, your child (each diamond is surrounded by four adjacent a few of these techniques would help on timed should be able to apply the right strategy to circles). Each diamond has a number in the tests or daily assignments. solve similar problems in coursework, standard- middle representing the sum of the numbers 004030 ...... 3.95 3 .25 ized tests, or in “real life.” in the four adjacent circles. Your task is to EACH TEACHER ...... 6 .60 fill in all the empty circles to solve the puzzle EACH STUDENT ...... 7 .95 by sticking to the following additional rules: Problem-Solving (Math-Oriented Logic) Grade Teacher Student numbers placed in the circle are between 1 and Book 1 000399 000398 the number of rows (i.e. a 4x4 puzzle will use Math Analogies (K-5) Book 2 000401 000400 the numbers 1-4), there is one and only one After witnessing the benefit to her reading Book 3 000403 000402 number in each row of circles, there is one and students from solving analogy problems, the Book 4 000405 000404 only one number in each column of circles. author of this book searched for math analo- Book 5 000407 000406 Reproducible, answers included. - Enh gies to help her math students think critically Book 6 000409 000408 EACH BOOK ...... 12.95 10 .25 about math concepts. When she couldn’t find 045572 Level A (3-5) one, she decided to write her own, using every 045573 Level B (4-6) national standard identified by NCTM. Not only Math Logic & Word Problems (1-6) must students fill in the correct response, they Each book in this series contains over 100 must also define the relationship; orally, if too reproducible activities that not only practice young to form a written response. Pages prog- basic skills but also emphasize critical thinking. ress from easy to more difficult, as books cover These ready-to-use activities are an easy way three-grade spans with a portion for each grade. to supplement your math program. There are These are not sectioned by any visual means, plenty of word problems, but also some interest- however, so students can progress through the ing visual puzzles and logic problems, especial- analogies as far as their logic will take them. ly in the Grades 1-2 book. In “Hidden Sums”, These not only solidify math concepts and pro- for example, you circle any 3 numbers in a row vide unique skills practice, but require problem- that add up to 12 on a large grid of numbers. solving and higher-level thinking to solve. To solve the “Plus and Minus Puzzler”, you EACH BOOK ...... 12.95 9 .95 need to make number sentences like 11 ? 4 = 045147 Grades K-2 12 ? 5 equal by filling0 in the circles with a plus 045146 Grades 3-5 or minus sign. The later grades seem to have a heavier emphasis on word problems. In these Code Breakers (3-7) Math Analogies (K-5) books, a “Show Me the Way” page demon- These books provide basic math practice Math lends itself nicely to analogous thinking; strates how to approach and solve the upcom- while stimulating logical thinking skills in a much of math is about finding patterns, see- ing set of problems. Activities are organized by unique puzzle-like setting. Each set of puzzles ing relationships, and problem-solving. Most topic according to 5 categories derived from the contains anywhere from 3 to 5 mathematical analogy books concentrate just on relation- NCTM standards: number and operations, alge- equations with all variables (anywhere from 2 to ships between words; these are unique in their bra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis 6 per equation) starting out as unknowns. Each application of analogy to all areas of math: and probability. ~ Anh unknown variable has a corresponding color number and operations; algebra; geometry; EACH BOOK ...... 14.99 10 .50 associated with it, and each color represents measurement; data analysis and probability. It’s 032206 Grades 1-2 032205 Grades 5-6 a different (whole & positive) number. Using a different way of looking at and practicing vital 032207 Grades 3-4 analysis and substitution skills, your student will math concepts while also working on logic and be able to solve the equations and crack the reasoning skills. Books are available at three code! Level A focuses on addition and subtrac- levels, have 38 pages of exercises, and include Math Perplexors (1-AD) tion, while Level B, although mostly focusing an answer key at the back. Exercises are mostly Combine your math abilities, deductive reason- on addition and subtraction, also includes some pictorial and numeric – especially in the K-1 ing and logic skills to solve these entertaining, multiplication, division, and order of opera- book – so very little reading is needed. Most yet challenging, story problems. Using a list of tions. 150 puzzles in Level A, 100 in Level B. children will find this an enjoyable way to com- clues, eliminate from the lists of possible solu- Reproducible, 56 pgs. ~ Enh bine logic and math skills; children who enjoy tions to arrive at the correct one. For example, EACH BOOK ...... 12.95 10 .25 puzzles will appreciate them even more! in the puzzle “Go Fish,” Fred, Frank, Farrah, 039314 Level A (3-6) 040650 Level B (4-7) EACH BOOK ...... 11 .99 and Felicity decide to hold two fishing contests. 025214 Beginning (K-1) Using a list of five clues such as “Fred and Frank ☼Number Circuits (3-AD) 025223 Book 1 (2-3) caught a total of 24 fish together,” match these Practice your mental math and logic skills 025235 Book 2 (4-5) people to their correct last name, the number with these unique puzzle books. Each puzzle of fish caught, and the weight of the largest fish requires you to fit a set of numbers into a pat- Figure It Out: Thinking Like a Math Problem caught. Each book contains 50 such problems tern, such as a diamond, star, or overlapping Solver (1-6) ordered by increasing level of difficulty. ~ Enh circles. However, the arrangement of the num- For students who need more help in under- EACH BOOK ...... 12.95 10 .25 bers has to conform to each puzzle’s rule. For standing how to solve problems, this series 045566 Basic Level (1-3) example, one puzzle requires you to arrange the teaches the most common and effective prob- 017817 Level A (3-4) numbers one through six into a triangle so that lem-solving strategies and when to use them. 017823 Level B (4-5) the sum of the three numbers on each side is the Lessons begin with the application of a strategy 017824 Level C (5-6) same. Each book contains a total of 96 puzzles. in a step-by-step fashion. Subsequent problems 017825 Level D (7+) Reproducible. 56 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa are accompanied by less and less direction until EACH BOOK ...... 12.95 10 .25 the student is applying the strategies indepen- Primarily Math (2-4) 045570 Level A (3-AD) dently. After every four units, a review lesson 047895 ...... 13.95 10 .95 045571 Level B (5-AD)

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 455 Scratch Your Brain (3-AD) Permutations, Understanding Bases, Who Wants Charts, Tables, Graphs What a fitting title for this series! Children to be a Googolillionaire, and Contests. The last really do have to work to figure out a wide chapter, titled Contests, does not teach a new ☼Graphing Hidden Picture Books (K-5) variety of math problems, including puzzles, strategy but contains even more pages of prac- This series helps to familiarize students with sequences and patterns, games, math tricks, tice organized into 4-5 problem math contests. basic graphing concepts in conjunction with and other fun. Each challenging exercise is 320 pgs. ~ Anh the fun of hidden pictures. Both the Early intended to boost mathematical reasoning. And 038239 ...... 24.95 19 .25 Graphing and Graphing books contain 30 self there isn't always just one right answer; some correcting activities that guide students to color may have two or three, requiring students to Math Blaster: Cross-Terrain Challenge graph squares one by one to reveal the “hid- approach the problem in different ways to get CD-ROM (4-7) den picture.” The Coordinate Graphing book an answer. Space is provided to explain the What if you could connect pipes, roll in a contains 36 activities with each activity requir- reasoning for the approach taken. Answers are hamster ball, and skateboard all on your com- ing students to plot points, draw line segments, in the back of the book, along with step-by-step puter? You will in Math Blaster, where you identify ordered pairs, and answer several solutions. A matrix correlated to the National must help Max (an earth kid) and GC (an alien) geometry questions. Reproducible, answers Math Standards allows you to see which skills try to accomplish 5 sets of missions, all while included. -Enh are used in each activity, so you can pick out deciding which tricks you should try on a hover 044937 Early Graphing (K-1) 11.99 8 75. ones that go along with your studies. No rote board. You get to do tricks on a hoverboard, 044944 Graphing 2-4) . . . 11.99 8 75. here, these activities make you think, prepar- and you learn new tricks by playing games that 044931 Coordinate Graphing (3-5) ing you for assessment tests and giving you a require jumping across canyon bridges or fixing ...... 12.99 9 50. head start on algebraic thinking. Skills covered the water system by fitting pipes. The games are include numbers, operations, measurement, primarily problem-solving ones which gives the data analysis, probability, problem solving rea- player a time limit, opponents, or restrictions on soning, proof, algebra, communication, con- movement, which makes completing the activi- nections and representation. ~ Stephanie / Anh ties more challenging. This game requires you 005091 Book A1 (2-3) . . . . . 15 .99 to think about problem solving enough to hover Covers basic operations, place value, time/ between video game and educational software. money, measurement, probability, geom- The activities are very fun, and the challenge etry, fractions, decimals, patterns and prob- increases after every mission, so you’ll want to lem solving. keep playing! System requirements: Windows 005098 Book B1 (4-6) . . . . . 15 .99 98/Me/2000/XP, Pentium II, 233 MHz or higher, Covers skills from Book A1 plus percents 64 MB RAM (128 MB for XP), 10 MB hard disk and ratios. space. ~ Shroom 005147 Book C1 (6-8) . . . . . 15 .99 043015 ...... 9.99 7 .75 In addition to the skills covered in A1 and ☼Point to Point: Co-ordinates for Children B1, this volume includes formulas, algebra, ☼Math Logic Mysteries (5-8) (K-5) exponents, integers and number theory. These books combine problem solving skills Introducing children to co-ordinates in a 042188 Algebra (7-AD) . . . . 19 .99 and deductive reasoning skills to get your friendly manner, the activities in this book Skills covered include averages, exponents, students solving matrix-based logic problems. start off simple and become somewhat more factoring, mathematical reasoning, number Students solve math problems to help decode complex toward the back of the book. The first theory/patterns, order of operations, proofs/ the textual clues. The math problems cover a activity is a game with a 3 x 3 grid, while the solutions, rates/measuring, substitution, variety of topics including measurement, num- last is a 34 x 46 line grid with 50 co-ordinates to using formulas and graphing. ber operations, geometry, probability, fractions, plot. Most of the plotted co-ordinates result in a decimals, percentages, and algebra. Puzzles picture of some sort when connected. Whole, are divided by difficulty level and range from negative, and fractional numbers are used, as easy to medium to challenging. Includes 40+ are answers to equations that have to be worked puzzles. Reproducible, answers included. -Enh out in order to obtain the number to plot. A 045242 Math Logic Mysteries 12.95 10 .25 straight-forward introduction to co-ordinates 045243 More Math Logic Mysteries with practice through 25 creative activities. Becoming a Problem Solving Genius (4-12) ...... 16.95 13 .25 Answers are included, 44 pgs. When it comes to problem-solving strategies, 044768 ...... 13.00 10 .75 who hasn’t heard of the “guess and check” Critical Thinking Math (5-8) method? This handbook of math strategies by 032220 ...... 11.99 8 .50 Charting and Graphing Stamps (1-12) Edward Zaccaro offers some innovative and These stamps from Classroom SAFE-T are easy easy-to-apply strategies such as the “Think 1” Sherlock Holmes’ Mini-Mysteries (5-AD) to grasp and use, and they stamp helpful math method. If the following problem (One bag This great book is filled with 100 challenging charts that teachers and students will appreci- of cat food will feed 3 cats for 40 days. If I math word problems. Most of the problems fol- ate. Each rubber stamp measures 3” x 3” and buy 2 more cats, how long will one bag of cat low the typical “if train A leaves a location at holds a different graphing chart. The X-Y Axis food last?) makes your head hurt, then you defi- 10pm traveling 50 miles an hour and train B Stamp is a 144 block grid with an x and y axis nitely need to learn how to “Think 1.” What leaves at 11pm traveling at 65 miles an hour, and is available separately or in a set with the I like about this book is that the author really when will the two meet?” format. These puzzles other two. The 100 Grid Stamp can be used as takes his time explaining each strategy, and have an interesting twist, however, because a 100 block grid, a 1-100 chart, or a multipli- he also makes it fun by using cartoon charac- they feature Sherlock Holmes and Watson going cation chart. The Polar Coordinate Stamp has ters. Each new strategy is then followed by about their daily business and trying to solve concentric circles at .25” radius increments and lots and lots of practice. In fact, the practice mysteries. Mystery lovers will enjoy using math main radii at 15 degree intervals subdivided at problems are even separated into 5 levels of to help the master solve problems like which 5 degree intervals. None of the stamps include difficulty – Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Einstein prisoner was in which cell, which detective numbers, so the teacher or student can fill these Level, and Super Einstein. This enormous book arrested the most criminals, the ages of two in according to their purposes. Inkpads not is divided into 17 chapters: Think 1, The 2-10 pickpockets, and more. This is a great way to included. Method, Sometimes You Must Subtract, Draw a get students interested in word problems and to 016707 X-Y Axis Stamp . . . . 4.25 3 30. Picture, Venn Diagrams, Language of Algebra, practice using logic and basic math skills. All 016160 Set of 3 Stamps . . . 11.50 8 95. Solving Equations, Solving Algebra Problems, answers are included in the back of the book. Logic, The Power of Ratios, Function Machines, 112 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel Graphing: Slope & Linear Equations (7-9) Don’t Be Fooled, The Eccentric Mathematician, 041708 ...... 6.95 5 .25 047607 ...... 4.95 3 95.

456 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Probability & Statistics 0-9 Spinner (1-8) Need a sturdy desk top spinner for your child ☼Not Likely! Math Activities that Support to use for their spinner activities? We recom- Learning About Probability, Chance and Data mend this 4 1/2” square spinner with a sturdy (3-5) plastic base and a spinner that spins easily and A very unique, hands-on introduction to the freely. The numbers zero through nine are concepts of probability, chance, and recording listed in numerical order going clockwise. You data. Young children will become more aware won’t find a better spinner for the price! – elise of the randomness of real events (as opposed to 016678 ...... 1.19 1 .00 the statistical probability of them occurring) as they flip coins, roll dice, and make predictions Game Spinners (K-8) about the weather. Some exercises emphasize Customize your own spinner to suit your game- Survival Math Skills (6-12) the number of outcomes possible given a small making or math needs. Each spinner is a 4” Leasing a car, buying on credit, planning set of objects with a few variable attributes. plastic square that supports a metal spinner in a budget - these are just a few examples of There are games to play, surveys to take, and the center. We offer two types of spinners-blank "survival math skills." This book contains 46 houses to build, all constructed to drive home and transparent. Blank spinners can be made reproducible activities, each of which is catego- some facet of probability. So, what are the more permanent while transparent spinners can rized by math content and computational skill chances of your child gaining a deeper under- be placed over anything. ~ Tasha for easy integration into your math curriculum. standing of these statistics concepts? I would 042616 Blank/White . . . . . 1.10 0 .90 Activities are organized into eight main topics: say about 99.9% if you use this reproducible 042619 Overhead/Transparent 1.50 1 .25 food costs & nutrition, transportation & vacation book to teach them! costs, saving & checking accounts, household 044107 ...... 11.95 9 .50 DoAll Probability Spinner Set (K-8) budgeting, buying on credit, job benefits & This set of 11 spinners allows students to com- income, taxes, and miscellaneous. Teacher plete all sorts of probability exercises. There’s pages and solutions are included. Although Do You Wanna Bet?: Your Chance to Find Out actually just one spinner, made of a small black no grade level is recommended, I would rec- About Probability (4-7) arrow attached to a hard clear plastic case, ommend these activities for middle school to An improbable math book, disguised as a and students choose which of the 11 spinners high school students because activities require chapter book, which gives kids great odds for they need and slide the template of that spinner students to work proficiently with monetary understanding probability. Follow along with into the case. Templates (and the spinner case computations, percents, proportions, and deci- Danny and Brian as they encounter all sorts itself) measure 4.5” x 5”. The set of 11 spinner mals. ~ Anh of real life opportunities to examine probabil- templates includes numbers 1-8, 0-9, 1-6, 1-5, 015729 ...... 22.99 17 .55 ity. 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It includes a such as income, budgets, checking and sav- one through just for fun? I’d give it about an spinner, which is a clear piece of durable plas- ings accounts, mortgage loans, utility bills, car 87% chance – 99% if you don’t allow video tic measuring 4.5” x 4.5” (with a black plastic expenses, life insurance, and income taxes. games or have a television at home! spinner in the middle), two standard dice of All exercises use up-to-date (to 2001) forms 042516 ...... 6.95 5 .35 different colors, two numbered 12-sided dice of and tax information. Internet activities, such different colors, and a numbered 8-sided die. as researching college expenses or finding on- Whether you’re making up your own probability line interest calculators, are suggested in each Probability and Statistics (5-8) exercises or following a book, these items come chapter. Whether it is used as a self-teaching guide in handy. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 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Become a pro at writing checks cises may be difficult for the student because of with fraction to decimal to percent conversions. and balancing a checkbook. Real-life scenarios unfamiliar financial terms or inexperience with Similarly, the Statistics section starts with basic are used in each activity. 26 pgs. ~ Anh gathering data from tables and records. For this vocabulary, finding the average, range, mean, 019795 ...... 7.99 6 .50 reason, the teacher may want to discuss terms median, or mode, and ends with organizing and approaches to problems rather than having data and interpreting data in graphs. Activities Math You Really Need (5-AD) the student work through the book. cover basic graphs, such as bar and pie charts, A useful supplement to any math curriculum, Discussion suggestions, comments on internet as well as histograms and stem-and-leaf dis- especially if it is lacking in real world applica- activities, and exercise solutions are provided plays. 176 pgs. ~ Anh tions. 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See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 457 Financial Math (7-12) if our school had used Miquon Math, Marsha How often do you hear the question “…but, might have become an algebra whiz before when am I ever going to use this?” Parents and becoming a grandmother! And, even though students are often looking for real-life applica- we did use Miquon Math in our homeschool, tions, and these workbooks are designed to I know my children would have benefited from develop real-life problem solving and money going through these lessons prior to their first management skills while advancing the individ- encounter with algebra. ual’s personal financial literacy. In today’s eco- The book is divided into three chapters: nomic times, a sound understanding of financial “Understanding Patterns and Functions,” matters is becoming increasingly important, and “Problem Solving Using Numbers, Pictures, and the contents of these books will provide expo- Symbols,” and “Understanding Equivalence and sure to basic, everyday business transactions Equations.” Each lesson has a teacher page with such as comparing prices, taking out a loan, instructions for introducing the concept and and renting vs. buying. Each lesson has a corre- answers to the exercises. The activities are well- sponding activity that provides students with the conceived, varied and engaging. I especially opportunity to demonstrate their understanding appreciate the many balance scale activities of the material presented, and the end of chap- in the Equations chapter, as we use this equa- Basic Occupational Math (8-AD) ter reviews offer yet another chance for students tion = balance scale analogy frequently in our Builders, bakers, scientists, manufacturers - to test their knowledge. The contents of Book school. If you peruse the table of contents for all these occupations use math in one way or 1 covers estimating, calculating change, under- the student book on our website, you can see another. This activity text teaches basic math standing wages and earnings, comparing prices, how many worksheets there are for each lesson concepts and how to use them to solve real- and buying insurance. Book 2 covers managing (it varies). Some lessons may require more than world problems. Learning the Concept pages checking and savings accounts, understand- one session to complete. Other features include contain background information, instruction, ing credit cards and loans, owning a home, an annotated list of recommended math-related and worked examples. Practice sets contain investing, and paying taxes. 96 pgs, answer key children’s books, a bibliography, a list of inter- a mix of computation and word problems. included, consumable, reproducible. – Enh esting websites (including my favorite, the Utah This book starts with addition, subtraction, 13.99 State University National Library of Virtual EACH BOOK ...... 10 .50 multiplication, and division. It then moves Manipulatives – check it out!), and paper (not 042476 Book 1 042477 Book 2 on to fractions, decimals, percents, powers, card stock) pattern blocks, blank spinners, roots, geometric figures, measuring systems and dominoes, money, and a 100-chart to use if you devices, formulas, ratio, proportion, and graph- don’t have “real” ones. The student workbook ing. Problems do not involve overly complex contains a complete set of the activity sheets calculations to solve, so this activity text would and paper manipulatives. Please NOTE: If you probably be okay for younger students, say sixth are using for a single student or have access to grade and up. The teacher's guide includes a photocopy machine, you do not need to pur- notes, answers to the student text, and a diag- chase the separate student workbook. nostic pretest and posttest. ~ Anh 044473 Primary Algebra . . . 19.95 16 .25 022370 Student Activity Text 21.99 16 .95 044472 Primary Algebra Workbook 022371 Teacher Book . . . . 15.99 12 .25 ☼Teaching Money Applications to Make ...... 9.95 8 05. Mathematics Meaningful (7-12) Living Mathematically (9-12) What better way to engage student interest Hands-On Equations (3-AD) EACH BOOK ...... 19.95 16 .50 in a topic than by using real life applications? Good manipulatives demonstrating algebraic 044311 Financing Your Future This workbook offers the unique perspective of concepts are hard to find. Developed by Dr. 044312 Home Improvement combining standards-based math with money Henry Borenson, Hands-On Equations Learning 044313 Living Within Your Means basics to teach the essentials of math and finan- System lays a concrete foundation and intro- 044314 Probability In Our Lives cial literacy as applicable in the real world. For duction to algebraic equations as early as third example, various exercises will show students grade. Using simple manipulatives (laminated Pre-Algebra how annuities can be used to teach geometric pictorial balance, pawns, and dice), this method series, stock market trends can be used to teach is almost game-like, but imparts real algebraic Primary Algebra – Developing Algebraic measures of central tendency, credit card debt ☼ understanding. The methodology is simple but Reasoning (K-4) can be used to teach exponential functions, risk effective, as the scale represents balance (the This series of 21 lessons teaches many pre- can be used to teach standard deviation, supply equal sign), pawns stand for positive and Algebraic concepts. While most public school and demand can be used to teach geometric negative unknowns, and dice for the whole math programs include this NCTM standard transformations, the cost of owning a car can numbers in the equation. By using a series of strand in elementary grades, if you are using a be used to teach regression, and much more. legal “moves,” players (students) manipulate more traditional program, your child may miss Each of the book’s 8 chapters are specific to a variables and solve the equation. Use this out on early exposure to these skills. Since particular financial topic (purchasing a vehicle, program anytime before your child encounters standardized tests now also include them, you savings, credit cards and debt management, textbook algebra – it will certainly simplify may want to incorporate these into your math investments, buying vs. renting, taxes, econom- the understanding of textbook (pen and paper) program. I firmly believe that it is preferable to ics, and entrepreneurship) and are laid out in algebra. Even older children and adults using introduce young children to most math concepts the following manner: NCTM content and the program have benefited from it, comment- at an early age. Not only do they seem capable process standards covered in the chapter are ing that it finally made algebra understandable. of understanding them, but their minds seem listed, background information on the money Twenty-six lessons progress from simple to com- more nimble and ready to stretch to accommo- subjects are provided, and teaching examples plex, with three levels of learning. The program date them. Too many students are baffled and are provided. The teaching examples make up contains all manipulative pieces, Level I, II, and befuddled by algebra when it is finally thrust the bulk of the course content and start with III instructional manuals, worksheets, and an upon them in late middle school or early high basic skills, processes, and concepts before answer key. school. I remember my dear sister wrestling advancing to the more mathematically complex An Instructional DVD is designed to be used nightly with the dreaded “algebra monster.” activities. A fair number of practice problems with these materials. It is a step-by-step visual She barely passed the course and, after geom- are included as well as suggested projects and guide to Hands-On Equations. Each of the 26 etry, eschewed further mathematical pursuits extension exercises. Reproducible, answers lessons is demonstrated by Dr. Borenson, Molly (that is, until she decided she did want a college included. 152 pages. -Enh Richman, or Eric Borenson. You can view the degree after all, and ended up in college algebra 30.95 lessons one at a time, and it is ideal for intro- 042145 ...... 26 .25 at the tender age of 55!) Anyway, I’m guessing 458 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. duction or review of a concept. This DVD is Pre-Algebra Step-by-Step (6-8) design challenges relevant to the context of the approximately 120 minutes. It isn’t required to After completing Step-by-Step, students should situation. In Amazon Mission, these involve use the program, but worth the investment it if be more than ready to start on an Algebra I designing a medicine carrier, designing a water you need the visual component. course. This workbook begins with a detailed filter to rid the drinking water of mercury, and The Hands-On Equations Verbal Problems explanation of algebraic notation and vocabu- forming a virus containment plan. In Everest Book is for use with students who have complet- lary. After all, knowing how to “read” math is Trek they must conceive a plan to climb Mt. ed Level 1 of the program. This book assumes crucial to success in learning math. The materi- Everest, design a bridge to cross a large cre- that students have worked through level 1, so al covered in this workbook is very basic. Other vasse, and find a way to transport sick climbers step-by-step solutions aren’t presented. This topics covered include exponents and roots, back down the mountain quickly. Stranded! book focuses on going from the verbal problem operations on integers and real numbers, solving students crash in a plane on their way to New to the representation of the variables using the single variable equations, and graphing lines by Zealand. They must determine their position, pawns and cubes of the program. There are 7 plotting values from an x-y chart. One major survive a thunderstorm, find a fresh water sup- sections including a chapter on getting started, advantage of this workbook is that it provides ply, and design and test a loading plan to get number problems, consecutive number prob- clear, concrete explanations. Temperature themselves and their equipment into their rescu- lems, age problems, distance problems, and drops on a thermometer and checking account ers’ unstable canoe. story and miscellaneous problems. Problems balances are used to explain integer subtrac- Each book also includes a unit investigating become progressively more difficult as you tion. I also liked the balance scale illustrations the Engineering Design Process (a poster of the move through each section. The appendix has that were used to explain how to solve single process is included in each book). So, if you suggestions for teaching verbal problems using variable equations. In one example, the equa- use more than one, you would skip this section the Hands-On Equations program. This is a tion 3(x) = 9 is depicted on a scale with nine in successive adventures. Each book also has valuable extension to an already invaluable blocks of unit weight balancing three blocks, a pre-challenge section in which prerequisite program. each of unknown weight x. To solve for x, math skills are reviewed and honed. Math The Hands-On Equations Home Packet includes you must “undo” multiplication with division. skills are used heavily in the challenges and all of the items listed above. You’ll receive But to maintain balance, you must divide both vary depending on the application. Engineering the Hands-On Equations Learning System, sides of the equation by three. Explained skills are equally stressed as each challenge Instructional DVD, and the Verbal Problems in this manner, solving equations become a incorporates the EDP and progresses through Book. Together, these components will provide snap! Teacher’s notes and suggestions are at those steps from defining initial requirements to your student with a very comprehensive hands- the beginning of each chapter, and worksheet putting the prototype design to the test. on tool for algebraic comprehension. answer keys are included. 95 pgs. ~ Anh The main drawback I see for using these in the An Additional Student Kit is available if work- 013203 ...... 12.99 9 .50 homeschool is the lack of numbers of students. ing with more than one student. These are the Looking through them, a single student could same pieces included in the main program: Algebra Instructional Resources complete the challenges and benefit sufficiently laminated balance, pawns, and dice. This from the experience to make it well worth would allow students to each have their own set Building Math (6-9) using – especially if he or she has engineering of manipulatives with which to work. This year, why not go on an Amazon Mission, interest/aptitude. However, it would be nice if I wish something like this had been around a Trek on Everest, or get Stranded on an island? you have two students close to this grade range. during my youth. As I worked some of the prob- This very unique set of books integrates alge- Then, each student could be their own “team”. lems in the books, I could literally “see” how braic reasoning with engineering in an engag- Even better would be getting together with other the equations were suppose to work. ~ Donna ing, survival-type context. Written by the homeschoolers. These studies would make 002497 Learning System . . . 34.95 32 .95 Museum of Science (Boston) and funded by the excellent coop activities and would be a great 021731 Instructional DVD . . 79.95 72 .50 GE Foundation, one of the goals of the series opportunity for children to learn to work togeth- 040164 Verbal Problems Bk 35.00 32 .95 is to increase student engineering and techno- er in a cooperative team experience. Each book 021726 Home Packet (Set) 125.00 115 00. logical literacy along with providing a context takes about 3 weeks (approx 45 minutes/day) to 021796 Additional Stdnt Pkt . . 6.50 5 .95 for math. This series succeeds at both. Not complete (individual challenges take between only do children study and use the Engineering 4-6 periods each). If working with fewer chil- Pre-Algebra (Skills for Success) (5-8) Design Process (EDP) and apply it to engineer- dren or individually, that time would be sig- A very user-friendly introduction to pre-alge- ing designs of their own, but they need to use nificantly reduced as you wouldn’t have group braic concepts. This workbook contains skill critical math skills in the process. presentations, discussions, or assessments. introductions, practice problems, and drills for This is a well-conceived course because it inte- Each book contains reproducible student students needing review and extra practice or to grates skills that are normally taught in isolation pages, teacher pages, a DVD of classroom vid- challenge beginners. 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See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Mathematics 463 Triman 360º Circle Protractor (2-AD) Calculus / Trigonometry course here and there throughout elementary Use this 4¾” diameter, full-circle protractor to ages (perhaps during summer months), and cer- accurately draw the angle of an arc. The trans- Calculus By and For Young People (1+) tainly before your student reaches calculus as a parent protractor includes single-degree calibra- I want my children to understand that there’s regular math course because it teaches the con- tion, as well as four holes of differing diameters more to math than arithmetic, and that math cepts behind the numbers so much better than for drawing circles with 10mm, 15mm, 20mm, is truly an art, not just a “get the right answer, traditional calculus books. Anyone who can or 25mm radiuses. Also includes holes for please” subject. For much of math is not com- read can be set loose with the Worksheets on marking reference points every 90 degrees, as ing up with one, correct answer; it is conceptual CD-ROM with no adult intervention. Younger well as seven pinholes to trace circles with radii and interesting! However, what a child attains children can benefit from the videos. The ranging from 15mm to 45mm, using the spin in the way of mathematical understanding is Infinite Series video parallels chapter 1 in the disc in the center of the protractor. ~ Rachel P. directly related to our expectations of what he text and would be a helpful for the teacher 031334 ...... 4.25 2 .75 can achieve. And the typical math curricu- who is not confident about this type of math lum for younger children reveals much about instruction. The Iteration to Infinite Sequences our expectations. In fact, when Don Cohen video parallels chapter 8. Please note that these presents his program as appropriate for ages videos are not available anymore; the material is seven and up (yes, seven and up), your initial only available on the CD-DVD set. Last is the reaction may be that it’s just for the gifted. Not Map of Calculus. The map is a large (15”x 18”) so! Mark, at age seven, is ready for most of the flowchart which illustrates how ideas from each concepts explored. In fact, the videotapes are chapter connect to one another and contribute aimed at 6- to 11-year olds. Don’s admonition to the development of calculus. The Complete to “start important math early” is well-grounded Set contains all of Don Cohen’s Calculus for SAFE-T Compass in his own experience with young children, Young People materials, bundled into a two Translucent orange compass lays flat on and advice we should consider. Young chil- disk CD-DVD set. Materials included on the paper - no sharp points. Allows you to draw dren are naturally fascinated by the “art” part CDs are: the Calculus By and For Young circles from 1/4" to 10" in diameter in 1/16" of math. Iteration and infinite sequences, key People complete text, the worktext, the Infinite increments. Holed rivet allows you to position concepts in calculus, are delightful to contem- Series video, the Iteration to Infinite Sequences exactly at vertex. Arm functions as straight-edge plate for a naturally curious six-year-old. Take video, the Map to Calculus, Changing Shapes ruler also, calibrated in inch/metric rules. this beginning example: start with a square, with Matrices, and the “On Thinking About and 015354 ...... 1.99 1 .55 and keep filling in half of the remaining por- Doing Mathematics” poster. All print materials tion (Don supplies a nice gridded square in the are in .pdf format, and videos are Windows Circle Perfect Compass (6-AD) Worksheets to illustrate this). Each time, cut the Media files. This compass is simple to set and easy to use. remaining section in half. You get smaller and 001008 Worksheets on CD-ROM Rigid plastic clamps hold the desired settings, smaller “leftovers,” but you never fill it all in! ...... 29.95 29 .75 and the points can be retracted into the clamps Mark found this fascinating, and had no trouble 020843 CD-ROM (2-8) . . . 17.95 17 .75 for safety. The compass can draw circles up to understanding the concept. I found the whole 020844 Complete Set . . . . 64.95 64 .50 10” and includes a pencil, though it works with idea behind Don’s books and videos intriguing; virtually any type of writing utensil you wish concepts are presented in an understandable Calculus Without Tears: Lesson Sheets for to use. An art knife (not included) can also be and thought-provoking way, encouraging the Learning Calculus (4-AD) inserted for the cutting of circles. student to use hands-on exploration to “dis- “Why do we have to learn this?” “When will 040594 ...... 2.99 2 .35 cover” many concepts foundational to calculus. I ever use this in real life?” If I had a dollar for It reminded me somewhat of Miquon, only every time I heard these questions, I’d be a rich Bullseye Compass with more involvement by the reader, and is woman. I love math, so I just figured everybody A safe, plastic compass (no sharp points, made well suited to questioning minds of all ages. did. Well, I was wrong. Seven children and with SAFE-T plastic) that lays flat on your paper. The heart of the course is a small, wire-bound many math tears later, I realize that some people Held in place with one finger while you insert “text," very brief and clear. The small text is actually fear, abhor, and, yes, hate math. Yet, a pen or other writing implement in a draw- now only available in an electronic PDF for- beyond the figures and calculations, there is a ing guide hole. It's called a Bullseye compass mat on the Calculus By and For Young People beauty. Answers for many difficult questions because of the Direct View compass point CD-ROM. Most of this material is repeated, in have their basis in mathematics. When my son which allows you to exactly place the center of a more usable format for the investigator, on the loved his physics course (well, maybe love is a the circle at any point. A sliding radius indica- Worksheets on CD-ROM (it is not necessary to little strong) and voluntarily reads volumes by tor lets you select radius in metric or standard purchase both). The worksheets are PDF files, Stephen Hawking, and was still balking about units. Holes in the indicator that line up with and are large, making the program more acces- learning higher-level math, I realized there was the arrows provide extremely accurate construc- sible to the young reader, and the pages are a little bit of disconnect. As author (and former tion. The compass also has a built-in protractor uncluttered. Don truly has a knack for present- aerospace engineer) William Flannery states, for measuring and constructing angles and the ing these ideas and explorations in a way that “The motivation for all mathematics beyond radius arm doubles as a ruler with both standard children quickly become caught up and actively arithmetic is physics, and physics begins with and metric markings. involved in deducing the principles he’s lead- differential equations. Yet in secondary school 015322 ...... 1.99 1 .55 ing them to uncover. He teaches techniques we are teaching complex algebra, geometry, of discovery that will improve their ability to and trigonometry before teaching the physics SAFE-T School Kit solve problems everyday, and not just in the necessary to motivate their study.” Hallelujah! Handy 8-pc school kits! Sturdy plastic car- area of math. In fact, several of the explorations So he wrote these volumes (really lesson-a-day rying case contains mm/Arc Compass Plus, 4" include more than a bit of science, as orderly worksheets) so that children could learn calcu- SAFE-T Protractor with bifurcated scales, 6"/15 design is evident in creation. The chambered lus early, making it possible to study problems cm. SAFE-T Ruler, 45- and 60- degree SAFE-T nautilus is studied, as are pineapple leaves, from physics and electronics that would moti- Triangles with alignment slots and angle tem- sunflower stalks, light reflection, and a ratio of vate the entire math and science curriculum. plates, pencil, eraser and pencil sharpener. surface area to volume of rods that leads to a This course is intended as a self-study course 015357 ...... 9.95 7 .75 discovery of why rats are nocturnal animals! I that any fourth grader with on-grade math skills got absorbed in the book immediately, ponder- should be able to succeed at. However, I think Metal Compass (6-AD) ing his follow-up questions that take you past it would be almost more valued as a pre-calcu- Use this metal, ball-bearing compass to make the immediate discovery, into uncharted waters! lus course for an older student – ideally from circles up to 12” in diameter. Calculus By and For Young People is empower- sixth through ninth grade. It would certainly CHOKING HAZARD (1, 4). Not <3yrs. ing for anyone who has natural curiosity! As far provide motivation and background for higher- 039121 ...... 1.30 0 .85 as implementation, I would suggest using this level math and sciences in an easy-to-grasp

464 Mathematics See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. way. What’s more, many concepts that will be instructs you on the use of Freemat software (a helpful in finding the “Explorations” that apply introduced later in a standard math curriculum freeware clone of the MATLAB programming to specific content. Students can do the work are previewed here. Even difficult concepts are language that engineers use) to work the CWT directly in the book, since most activities are made more understandable through this author’s exercises. Lest any of this scare you off, there a single page with plenty of white space for incremental presentation and examples. No is also help via a Google.com discussion group showing their work. Practice can be done with algebra, trigonometry, or geometry (beyond for readers of CWT where your student can get or without a graphing calculator, and some of computing the area of a rectangle) are required answers to any questions that might arise. You the “Explorations” require access to programs to begin this course. The study is a pure study can go to www.berkeleyscience.com to learn for graphing calculators which can be down- of calculus, the mathematics of change. The how to participate. If all of this is not sufficient, loaded from the publisher’s website. The direc- approach is gentle, incremental, and (dare I say the author invites you to email him (address tions for doing this are found in the books. The it?) fun. Okay, maybe more like interesting if provided in book). downloaded programs are specific to the Texas you really don’t enjoy math at all. What’s more, As I said before, I really loved the study of Instruments TI-83 but can be adapted for other it is presented in real-life terms, using examples mathematics – especially calculus. But I never graphers. that kids can relate to and understand. Daily realized its use and richness until perusing these Solutions are found in the back of the books lessons are laid out on a double-sided 8½” x 14” books. Mine was a theoretical study. This book and the pages are reproducible for family or page. Each begins with a presentation followed gives you all application. This is an answer to classroom use. Instructions to the teacher and to by an example and exercises. These are short “When are we ever going to have to use this?” the student are given in the front of the book and lessons which should require less than 30 min- – a great answer. This “study of change” could are very easy to implement. The Precalculus utes each. The goal of the series is to teach the well transform your unmotivated mathematician and Trigonometry book has 162 Explorations, concepts of calculus in a way that students can into a rocket scientist (or an engineer, physicist, and the Calculus book has 87 Explorations. relate to so they acquire a good intuitive grasp astronaut….). Either would provide great extensions and skills of the subject. This being the case, the author EACH WORKTEXT ...... 24.95 22 .50 application opportunities for the more ambitious has tried to eliminate some of the laboriousness 032013 Constant Velocity Motion (#1) math student. of the computations by using “easy” numbers 032015 Newton's Apple (#2) 042589 Precalculus & Trig . . 26.95 20 .95 where possible. Another very nice feature is 032014 Nature's Favorite Functions(#3) 042588 Calculus ...... 26.95 20 .95 that students work right in the book with plenty of workspace and all fill-in tables, graphs, etc. Humongous Book of Calculus Problems (9-AD) Trigonometry Reproducibles (10-12) provided. The author has provided answers Please see Programs – Middle/Upper Grades These straightforward reproducible worksheets using a clever scheme that gives students help section previously in Math for a complete provide inexpensive extra practice in trigonom- and confirms their correct answers, but prevents description of this series. etry. Each page provides a brief explanation them from just “peeking.” Volume 1 is titled 044788 ...... 19.95 14 .25 of the topic and an example problem before Constant Velocity Motion. Prerequisites are the student is given a set of problems to solve. decimal arithmetic and a familiarity with rate Precalculus Reproducibles (10-12) Occasional puzzles and games are also includ- problems, since differentiation and integration 034026 ...... 8.95 6 .95 ed to keep things fun. Topics include graphs are just generalizations of variations of the of trigonometric functions, function values of familiar rate (velocity) * time = distance equa- angles, solving first- and second-degree trigo- tion. It consists of 74 lessons divided into 5 nometric functions, trigonometric identities, units and lays the foundation for the course, the laws of sines and cosines and much more. introducing negative numbers, variables, func- Please see our website for a complete table of tions, the distributive property, and (tah dah!) contents if interested. Four assessments and an differentiation and integration! By the end of answer key are also included at the end of the this first volume, your precocious pre-teen or book. 48 pgs, pb. – Jess pre-calculus student will know the basics of 042709 ...... 8.95 6 95. calculus and have solved more than a few dif- ferential equations on their own! The volume TrigTrainer (10-12) ends with an introduction to a very special dif- There seem to be manipulatives for every area ferential equation – one that launched modern of math, why not trigonometry? If you have a science and mathematics - known as Newton’s Explorations Series (10-12) high school student working on trig, then you Second Law of Motion, which is the theme of From Paul Foerster, a well-respected name in know they have to be able to use manipula- volume 2, Newton’s Apple. Expanding on the the world of math, comes the Explorations series. tive devices along with a calculator to achieve discoveries made in Volume 1, it begins with As the name indicates, the book, “Explorations,” mastery of the subject. The 8 ½” by 11,” heavy, the realization that velocity is not generally a allows students to learn concepts by exploring styrene TrigTrainer helps fulfill this requirement constant. In fact, a runner, car, or falling object them on their own with minimal guidance from by allowing students to better understand sine, will accelerate from its initial position. A ball an instructor, through hands-on practice of cosine, and tangent functions. thrown in the air will decelerate and fall back concepts and techniques. Most “Explorations” The 80 page activity book found in the intro- to earth. A hot wheels car will roll faster on are intended to let students discover concepts ductory kit includes 24 activities and a bit of linoleum than carpet. Many new concepts are on their own or in a group before it is pre- trig history. It works with the basic functions introduced here, but incrementally and with sented in a lesson or class setting and it can of trig and is packed with useful resources that ample explanation and example. There are 73 be used with any precalculus or trigonometry enhance the teaching power of the TrigTrainer. daily lessons again broken into 5 units. This text. Traditionally, students learn four ways to A projectable TrigTrainer is also included in the volume ends by showing how calculus is used apply precalculus, trigonometry, and calculus kit for use with groups or simply for demonstra- in electrical and electronic systems. Now that – algebraically, graphically, numerically, and tion purposes with your own student. your student has differentiated linear func- verbally. The activities in these books encourage 045261 Introductory Kit . . . . 19 .95 tions (V1) and quadratic functions (V2), he/ use of the four applications and expect that a 045262 Single TrigTrainer . . . 4 95. she is ready for polynomial and transcendental student should be able to verbalize conjectures functions. According to Volume 3, these are and conclusions and write a paragraph explain- Nature’s Favorite Functions. This third volume ing what they learned by completing the specific has 7 units and a whopping 96 lessons, cover- activity. The table of contents lists the concepts ing a lot of ground including roots, radicals, being applied in each “Exploration” activity so exponentials, logarithms, trigonometric func- that you can use only those that fit your specific tions and second order systems – again using practice needs, or systematically work through practical applications to demonstrate the why the book in the sequence presented. A correla- of calculus. There is also an appendix which tion index at the back of the book will also be

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