Exploring Math

Exploring Math is an easy-to-use, activity-based mathematics program for Grades 1-5 that offers intervention and reinforcement opportunities in key areas of math curriculum, including problem solving. Exploring Math is a flexible resource that can be used for summer school, after school, and tutoring programs, or to support a year-long mathematics curriculum.

Pacing Plans

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Each kit includes:

Teacher resource guide
7 Stand-alone units - including lessons, pre-tests, post-tests, and reproducibles.
7 Problem solving strategy cards and transparencies
14 Real-life problem-solving cards and transparencies
14 Skill application game boards
Teacher Resource CD

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Exploring Math - An Intervention & Reinforcement Resource

Diagnose

Using the provided placement tests, you can quickly pinpoint the students' areas of need.

Decide

The results of the placement tests allow you to decide which unit within Exploring Math is going to be your starting point.

Develop

The Teacher Resource Guide, the stand-alone units, the Real-Life Problem-Solving Cards, and the Skill Application Game Boards help you easily develop a plan that works best for your students.

Deliver

Use the easy-to-follow lesson plans or the optional PowerPoint® presentations to teach the lessons. Lesson pre-tests help you determine the level of differentiation necessary and the pace of instruction. Post-tests verify student achievement.

Components

Each kit includes:

Teacher Resource Guide
- Program management information and NCTM correlations
- Placement tests
- Background information on the problem-solving skills and strategies
- Optional PowerPoint lessons on CD; CD also includes additional practice worksheets, tests and record-keeping forms, student pages, and glossary
7 Stand-Alone Units
- Lessons, pre-tests, post-tests, and reproducibles
7 Problem-Solving Strategy Cards and Transparencies
- Connect the problem-solving lessons and Real-Life Problem-Solving Cards in each unit
- Model how to teach the appropriate problem-solving strategy
14 Real-Life Problem-Solving Cards and Transparencies
- High interest cards with real-life scenarios require students to apply problem-solving strategies
- 2 Problem-Solving cards for each unit
14 Skill Application Game Boards
- Provide students with additional opportunities to apply and reinforce the skills learned, in a fun and independent way

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