The Math Teacher's Problem-a-Day, Grades 4-8: Over 180 Reproducible Pages of Quick Skill Builders (JB-Ed: 5 Minute FUNdamentals) (Paperback)

by Judith A. Muschla (Author), Gary Robert Muschla (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

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This is a handy resource for math teachers and parents who are home schooling their children offers 180 reproducible pages of quick skill builders for children that can be done in five minutes or less. (RoundTableReviews, 05/01/08)

The worksheets cover the concepts and skills identified by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics as curriculum focal points for fourth through eight grade. (Watsonville Register, 01/01/08)

Product Description
From bestselling authors Judith and Gary Muschla, The Math Teacher's Problem-a-Day is a hands-on resource containing 180 handy worksheets, one for each day of the school year, to help students in grades 4-8 acquire the skills needed to master mathematics. These reproducible worksheets are perfect for "sponge activities"—five-minute challenges to start or end a class period—that can also be used as supplemental lessons, homework, or extra credit.

With problems based on the Standards and Focal Points of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the book is designed to give students valuable practice in math skills, using specific activities to enhance critical thinking and boost test scores. The topics covered focus on the core math concepts and skills required for middle school students, including:

• Numbers and Operations
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Data Analysis

Part of the 5-Minute Fundamentals series, The Math Teacher's Problem-a-Day is an important resource that will help today's students understand more concepts, make connections between branches of mathematics, and apply math skills to a variety of real-life problems.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass (April 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787997641
• ISBN-13: 978-0787997649
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #163,434 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent classrrom resource, May 2, 2008

By	Vera D. Stinson "Vera D Stinson" (Columbus, GA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this collection of problems to be an excellent source of material for my classroom and at a great value