How is Your Math Instruction Going?

We all can benefit from regular check-ups. Use this check list from Math in Focus to rate your math instruction. Where are you strongest? Where could you improve?

Math in Focus Background Videos for Parents

For any parents interested in learning how to help their children with math, click on the links below to the view background videos for each grade level.

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Model Drawing in Math in Focus

Upper elementary will be teaching some Math in Focus lessons soon using model drawing. To give the students the background they need, here are two supports to use:

Show your students this Prezi to give them an overview of how bar models can be used: CLICK HERE

Have your students go to this website to practice solving word problems with bar models: THINKING BLOCKS

Those annoying Math in Focus Teacher Edition spirals!

Thank you, Shawn, for this great idea! Now the pages won't slip off the spiral. Problem solved with 2 tiny pony beads and some glue.

How to add classes in Think Central

For parents to see their child's math book online, teachers must first create classes in Think Central. For directions on how to do this, CLICK HERE.