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Primary Mathematics Textbook 3B Standards Edition
The textbook contains the learning tasks along with the practices and reviews that are to be done in class. The separate workbook contains the independent work. As in the 3rd ed., you need both the textbook and the workbook. Please note that teacher materials for the U.S. Edition are not compatible with the Standards Edition. The spiral-bound Standards Edition Teacher's Guides include answers to the Textbook and Workbook problems.
- Mathematical concepts are introduced in the opening pages and taught to mastery through specific learning tasks that allow for immediate assessment and consolidation.
- The Concrete Pictorial Abstract approach enables students to encounter math in a meaningful way.
- Direct correlation of the textbook to the workbook facilitates focused review and evaluation.
- The modeling method enables students to visualize and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
- New mathematical concepts are introduced through a spiral progression that builds on concepts already taught and mastered.
- Metacognition is employed as a strategy for learners to monitor their thinking processes in problem solving. Speech and thought bubbles provide guidance through the thought processes, making even the most challenging problems accessible to students.
- Color patches invite active student participation and facilitate lively discussion about concepts.
- Regular reviews in the textbook provide consolidation opportunities.
- The glossary effectively combines pictorial representation with simple mathematical definitions to provide a comprehensive reference guide for students.
Primary Math Standards Edition was adapted to meet the pre-Common Core California math standards. If you compare the Primary Math US Edition and Standards Edition, some topics have been rearranged, and the Standards Editions has additional content covering probability and data analysis, negative numbers, and coordinate graphing. A glossary of terms was added to each of the textbooks. In levels 2A through 5B there is now a cumulative review after most units in both the textbook and the workbook. 6A and 6B feature reviews after every other unit. Many of the units have a few pages that have been added in order to "reteach" a concept from an earlier level. Each grade consists of two semester sets to be completed in one year, the A textbook and workbook for first semester and B textbook and workbook for second semester.
The Teacher’s Guide provides instruction, as well as daily lesson plans, assignments, answers to the textbook and workbook assignments, lists of suggested manipulatives, and reproducibles. Although written for classroom use, they are fairly easy to use one-on-one. Teacher’s Guides also include a 6-month subscription to Math Buddies, an online program created by the publisher for practice and reinforcement. Please note that we currently do not stock the Home Instructor Guides.
Sets include a textbook, workbook, and teacher guide. If you don’t need all of the information in the Teacher Guide, multi-grade Answer Keys are available separately. Optional supplements for each grade include the Test Books (A and B), and the Extra Practice Books (one book covers both A and B at grade level).
Have used Primary Mathematics for years. I struggled in Math in school, not due to the subject but by how it was taught. I wanted my kids to appreciate how helpful and useful Math is in real life.…
Highly recommended. Solid foundation.
Daughter's next level math book
same as above