Teaching Your Kids New Math, 6-8 for Dummies - by Kris Jamsa (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

It's not too late to learn new math tricks--and help kids learn them, too!

Teaching Your Kids New Math, Grades 6-8, For Dummies teaches you the new standard way of teaching kids math. It's all about thinking through how to solve problems and using strategies, rather than just memorizing the procedures. In this book, parents, guardians, and tutors will learn how to use these methods and standards to effectively teach kids Common Core math for grades 6-8. Teaching Your Kids New Math, Grades 6-8, For Dummies shows you how schools are teaching kids math these days, and gives you tools to support kids through the homework and test prep process.

You'll love this book's clear explanations and examples organized by grade level. With Teaching Your Kids New Math, Grades 6-8, For Dummies you'll also get access to online tools, including dozens of math worksheets for additional support.

• Learn how to teach 6th through 8th grade math according to the Common Core
• Discover the new methods and formulas that are standard for math instruction
• Get best teaching practices, example problems, and tips about common math pitfalls
• Help your kids with math homework and enhance the homeschool journey

This is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone who needs guidance on how to teach kids math using new methods and concepts--they're different from what we learned in school! Future math teachers will also love this user-friendly guide to middle-grade math.

From the Back Cover

Help kids tackle new math, the easy way

Math education isn't what it used to be. You still can't divide by zero, but kids these days are learning to solve problems in a completely different way. The new math (also sometimes referred to as Common Core math) takes some getting used to, but Teaching Kids New Math, 6-8 For Dummies is here to help educators and parents figure it out. This friendly guide takes you grade by grade, showing you new methods of solving problems and giving you tips for instruction. These best practices, examples, and next steps will help you help kids succeed.

Inside...

• The new math, explained
• Problem-solving methods
• Filling gaps in basic math
• Real-world example problems
• All 6-8 curriculum points
• Ideas for study and test prep
• Useful teaching techniques
• Fun ways of explaining math

About the Author

Dr. Kris Jamsa is the author of 115 books on computing and education. He holds eight college degrees, which include a PhD in Computer Science, a PhD in Education, and a Masters in Education with a focus on multiple intelligences. Jamsa was the founder of the Head of the Class series, an e-learning portal for kindergarten through fifth grade.