About The Book
Problem Solving with Math Models: Exploring Bar Diagrams/Tape Diagrams/ Model Drawing is an educational tool to help teach the new Math Common Core State Standards. This series specifically focuses on Mathematical Practice 1 (Problem Solving) and Mathematical Practice 4 (Modeling). The series addresses problem solving in grades 2 through 5 and teaches students in a step-by-step manner how to model their mathematical thinking with a bar diagram. Students work through a set of scaffolded problems for each word problem type. There are 5 different practice problems for each word problem type. Each book in the series is framed around the designated Common Core State word problem types for the specific grade.
Coming soon - December 2013
Meet The Gigglenook Math Queen
Dr. Nicki Newton
Dr. Nicki Newton has been in education 35 years. She is an education consultant who works with schools and districts around the country on elementary math curriculum (including best practices, guided math and math centers) as well as curriculum mapping.
She has taught elementary school, middle school, and graduate school. Having spent several years as a bilingual teacher and staff developer, she has an extensive background in Sheltered Instruction and English Language Learner Strategies.
Students Need To See The Math!
Concrete
Pictorial
