Develop a deep understanding of mathematics. This user-friendly resource presents grades K–2 teachers with a logical progression of pedagogical actions, classroom norms, and collaborative teacher team efforts to increase their knowledge and improve mathematics instruction. Explore strategies and techniques to effectively learn and teach significant mathematics concepts and provide all students with the precise, accurate information they need to achieve academic success. Clarify math essentials with figures and tables that facilitate understanding through visualization.

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Contents

Introduction

1 Number Concepts and Place Value

2 Word Problem Structures

3 Addition and Subtraction Using Counting Strategies

4 Addition and Subtraction Using Grouping Strategies

5 Geometry

6 Measurement

Epilogue Next Steps

Appendix A Completed Classification of Triangles Chart

Appendix B Completed Diagram for Classifying Quadrilaterals