Mathematics

Timed Math Drills: Subtraction provides step-by-step practice in subtraction that starts with whole-page calculations using the same, single subtrahend (0 thru 9), progresses to calculations using two different subtrahends, and then to all-inclusive, mixed subtrahends.

The goal is to achieve mastery at the highest possible accuracy level in the lowest possible time. A chart is included on which each student's progress can be recorded. Award forms are included to validate students' achievements.

Help middle-grade students master essential math skills with the motivating, classroom-tested Math Minutes format featured in these two new books. Each book provides 100 “Minutes” of 10 problems each for students to complete within a one- to two-minute period. Providing daily practice in every key area of math instruction, Math Minutes is a fun way to improve students' problem-solving speed (crucial for testing situations) and an instant assessment tool.

Now there's a way for students to practice their math skills in a timed situation, enhance overall math fluency, and have fun at the same time! Sixth-Grade Math Minutes provides students with practice in every key area of sixth-grade math instruction, including:

• multiplication
• division
• problem solving
• probability
• graphing
• place value
• algebra and functions
• geometry
• square roots
• percents, decimals, and fractions
• number sense
• measurement
• spatial connections
• math vocabulary
• and more!

Sixth-Grade Math Minutes features 100 "Minutes." Each Minute consists of 10 classroom-tested problems of varying degrees of difficulty for students to complete within a one-to two-minute period. This unique format offers students an ongoing opportunity to improve their own math fluency in a manageable, nonthreatening manner. The quick, timed drills, combined with instant feedback, make this a challenging and motivational assignment students will look forward to using each day. Students become active learners as they discover mathematical relationships, apply acquired understanding to complex situations, and find solutions to the realistic problems in each Minute.

Operations & Algebraic Thinking

Designed with busy teachers in mind, these art integration kits include pre-prepped materials and detailed instructions to deliver 3 lessons to 30 students. The hands-on activities help improve tested math skills by using art to teach difficult concepts. These kits were developed in partnership with STEAM experts at Education Closet to provide comprehensive lesson plans, even for teachers without an art background. The teacher's guide is complete with lesson plans, pre- and post-assessments, differentiation tips, a curriculum map with arts integration ideas for future lessons, and a link to an online community to access videos and additional resources.

Kits include detailed lesson plans and enough materials to deliver 3 lessons to 30 students. Unique pre-prepped materials allow teachers to spend more time engaging with their students and teaching the lessons, and less time prepping. Provides access to online videos and additional resources. Hands-on activities help improve tested math skills for students. Integrates 21st century skills and supports students in critical connections for success.

Materials include: heavyweight tagboard, gridded watercolor paper, oil pastels, watercolor wands, wood shapes, and black construction paper.

Each kit comes with 25 sets of Wrap-ups, 25 student workbooks.

The 64-page Student Workbooks include easy to follow day by day activities that emphasize conceptual understanding, Commutative Properties, Inverse Operations, Meaningful Practice, and recording charts to illustrate that students have learned more than they thought.The combination of Wrap-ups and these workbooks keep students wanting to learn.