Mental Math: Strategies and Process Skills to Develop Mental Calculation, Grade 5 (Level 4) (Singapore Math) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193602411X ISBN 13: 9781936024117

Publisher: Frank Schaffer Pubns Inc, 2011

Synopsis

GRADE 5/AGES 10–11: Master mental calculation strategies for multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals in fifth grade from the leading math program in the world, Singapore Math.

INCLUDES: Learning objectives, unit assessments, computation quick tips, thinking shortcuts, 64 pages of reproducible pages, and an answer key with step-by-step solutions that help students see how to work the problems.

WHY SINGAPORE MATH: The math curriculum in Singapore has been recognized worldwide for its excellence in producing students highly skilled in mathematics. Singapore Math curriculum aims to help students develop the necessary math concepts and process skills for everyday life and to provide students with the ability to formulate, apply, and solve problems.

COMPREHENSIVE: This workbook shows students how to work math problems in their minds, an important part of math proficiency. It enables students to picture the values and sizes of numbers. Learners practice various types of math problems while developing their thinking and analytical skills.

HOMESCHOOL FRIENDLY:

Perfect as a supplement to classroom work or as a homeschool resource to boost students’ confidence.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Solving tricky math problems just got easier! Mental Math Level 5 provides mental calculation strategies from the leading math program in the world, Singapore Math. These strategies will help students solve math problems quickly and accurately while developing a foundation for future math encounters.

The book features 52 practice pages, one page for each week of the year. Each strategy is introduced with an example and guided steps that help students break down problems and compute answers without the aid of written or calculator computation.

Strategies such as breaking up, rounding, rearranging, finding remainders, and percentages will help students solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage problems more effectively. Mental Math is perfect for building and strengthening mental calculation skills!

About Singapore Math

The national math curriculum used in Singapore has been recognized worldwide for its excellence in producing students highly skilled in mathematics. Singapore Math curriculum aims to help students develop the necessary math concepts and process skills for everyday life and to provide students with the ability to formulate, apply, and solve math problems. Mathematics in Singapore Primary (Elementary) Curriculum covers fewer topics but in greater depth. Key math concepts are introduced and built upon to reinforce various mathematical ideas and thinking

Edition details

• Publisher: Frank Schaffer Pubns Inc
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 193602411X
• ISBN 13: 9781936024117
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64