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This book for parents describes how elementary-aged kids are learning mathematics today, why this new way of learning is beneficial, and what they can specifically do at home to support their child's math education and engagement
List of contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Why is Math Taught Differently than When I Learned it?
Chapter 2: Mindset
Chapter 3: Early Numeracy
Chapter 4: Tell me in Layman's Terms: Speaking the Educational Jargon
Chapter 5: Understanding Whole Number Addition & Subtraction
Chapter 6: Understanding Whole Number Multiplication & Division
Chapter 7: Fractions
Chapter 8: Preparing Students for the Future: Beyond Elementary Mathematics
Chapter 9: What You Can Do at Home
Conclusion
Glossary
About the Authors
About the author
Dr. Hilary Kreisberg is the Director of the Center for Mathematics Achievement at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA and an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education. Hilary is the President of the Boston Area Mathematics Specialists organization, a Certified U.S. Math Recovery® Intervention Specialist, a Global Math Project Ambassador, a reviewer for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) journals, and a national and international speaker. Her website is www.lesley.edu/center/math-achievement. Twitter: @Dr_Kreisberg
Dr. Matthew Beyranevand is the K-12 Mathematics Department Coordinator for the Chelmsford, Massachusetts Public Schools. Matthew is an ambassador for the Global Math Project, supporter for the With Math I Can campaign, and a member of the Massachusetts STEM Advisory Council. He also serves as an adjunct professor of mathematics and education at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and Fitchburg State University. He is the author of the book "Teach Math Like This, Not Like That" and his website is www.mathwithmatthew.com. Twitter: @Mathwithmatthew
Summary
This book for parents describes how elementary-aged kids are learning mathematics today, why this new way of learning is beneficial, and what they can specifically do at home to support their child’s math education and engagement
Additional text
Adding Parents to the Equation: Understanding Your Child’s Elementary School Math by Hilary Kreisberg and Matthew Beyranevand takes on the issue of helping parents/guardians understand the importance of teaching mathematics today so that students have a deep understanding of the why, how, and when (conceptual understanding, procedural skills and fluency, and application) of the mathematics. This book will help parents gain a better understanding of (1) some of the current math lingo, (2) the why behind strategies used in the classroom today, and (3) ways to support their students learning at home.
Educators and administrators will find Adding Parents to the Equation: Understanding Your Child’s Elementary School Math to be a useful tool in conversations with parents/guardians who seek to understand this “new math” and help their children at home. The “How to Help at Home” sections provide practical ways parents can help and is worth reading. In addition educators might find this section especially useful in math nights, parent conferences, and other situations where they find themselves trying to help parents help their children.
