Bøger af Lynda Brennan

Children's Instructional Story/Math Talk Activities: Charlie in Fraction City is the latest children's story in the Math MileMarkers(R) book series. This cheerful story uncovers the secret to an in-depth understanding of the concept of fractions.Math MileMarkers has created an endearing story that addresses some of the foundational skills introduced in the Number and Operations-Fractions and related strands from grades K to 5. In this adventure, a group of lively soon to be unit fractions set out to find their place as part of a whole. Charlie, a highly recognized whole club president, is there to help each fractional piece understand what it takes to be a unit fraction. In doing so, these fractional characters uncover key terms in the fraction world and learn that they really don't know their true value until they find their place as part of a whole. Charlie in Fraction City is one volume in a series of instructional math stories designed to help parents, teachers and students Calm, Command and Conquer the Curriculum(R). By integrating a simple story with a detailed learning strategy, the Math MileMarkers(R) books help build strong foundational skills and a deeper understanding of the math concepts that are embedded within. The Math MileMarkers(R) products and services focus on the needs of learners from Pre-K to Grade 5. We want children to explore mathematical concepts using interesting characters, great visual models and hands-on activities to guide their discovery. Companion activities including MileMarkers "Math Talk"; which outlines the big ideas presented in each story, and Storyboard Templates; which provide a framework for children to "Retell or Recreate" one of our stories using their own selection of numbers or key ideas, are available at www.mathmilemarkers.com. These story-based projects and conversation prompts, help children interact with the content and vocabulary, and bring the math standards to life in a meaningful way. Math MileMarkers(R) stories and games are the perfect way to help young children build confidence and connect ideas. Grades 2-6