Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Common Core Math Standards 5
Chapter 1: The Lowdown on Common Core Math, Just the Basics 7
Chapter 2: Looking at Math Teaching Then and Now 17
Chapter 3: Exploring the Standards for Mathematical Practice 25
Chapter 4: Understanding Homework Assignments 37
Part II: Focusing on Elementary Math: Kindergarten through Fifth Grade 45
Chapter 5: Beginning with Kindergarten Math 47
Chapter 6: Solving Problems in First-Grade Math 57
Chapter 7: Prioritizing Place Value in Second Grade 69
Chapter 8: Finding Fractions in Third-Grade Math 79
Chapter 9: Mastering Multiplication in Fourth-Grade Math 93
Chapter 10: Anticipating Algebra in Fifth-Grade Math 105
Part III: Moving Up to Middle and High School Math: Sixth through Twelfth Grade 119
Chapter 11: Relating to Ratios in Sixth-Grade Math 121
Chapter 12: Pursuing Proportions in Seventh-Grade Math 137
Chapter 13: Arriving at Algebra in Eighth-Grade Math 151
Chapter 14: Looking at Advanced Math: High School and Beyond 167
Part IV: The Part of Tens 185
Chapter 15: Ten Awesome Resources for Parents 187
Chapter 16: Ten (or So) Proven Ways to Support Math at Home 191
Index 195