Algebra Readiness Made Easy: Grade 5: An Essential Part of Every Math Curriculum (Best Practices in Action)

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics identifies algebra as one of the five major math content areas to be studied in ALL grades. This Algebra Readiness series makes meeting this mandate easy and fun, even in the younger grades. Each book features dozens of reproducibles that give students practice in different problem-solving strategies and algebraic concepts. Students learn to identify variables, solve for the values of unknowns, identify and continue patterns, use logical reasoning, and so much more. Includes 10 full-color transparencies with problem-solving steps and word problems, perfect for whole-class learning. For use with Grade 5.

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics identifies algebra as one of the five major content areas of the math curriculum to be studied in ALL grades. The Algebra Readiness series makes meeting this mandate easy and fun, even in the younger grades. Each book features six problem sets that give students practice in different problem-solving strategies and algebraic concepts. Students learn to identify variables, solve for the values of unknowns, identify and continue patterns, use logical reasoning, and so much more. Includes 10 full-color transparencies with problem-solving steps and word problems, perfect for whole-class learning. For use with Grade 5.

Front Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 2 Copyright......Page 3 Contents......Page 4 Introduction......Page 5 Grid Patterns......Page 10 Dollar Dilemma......Page 21 Birthday Boggle......Page 32 Menu Matters......Page 43 ABC Code Crackers......Page 54 Balance the Blocks......Page 65 PROBLEM-SOLVING TRANSPARENCY MASTER......Page 76 SOLVE IT TRANSPARENCY MASTERS......Page 77 ANSWER KEY......Page 80 COLOR TRANSPARENCIES......Page 82 Contains reproducible student worksheets that provide practice with problem-solving strategies and introduce students to basic algebraic concepts