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Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one’s own hands — learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book — is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.

Interactive Notebook: Life Science enhances learning through personalized note-taking.

Encourage students to create their own learning portfolios with Interactive Notebook: Life Science for grades five through eight. This Mark Twain interactive notebook includes 29 lessons in these three units of study:

• structure of life
• classification of living organisms
• ecological communities

This personalized resource helps students review and study for tests.

Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

The Essential Algebra for Advanced High School and SAT is a 241-page math book in the Mathematical Reasoning series and is an ‘essential’ resource for building the foundation of ongoing excellence in mathematics. This book offers an in-depth approach to teaching math skills focusing on important algebraic concepts that are vital to a student’s success in advanced high school mathematics. This book is broken down into ten algebraic concepts:

• Understanding Terms and Order of Operations
• Understanding the Family of Real Numbers
• Rationals and Irrationals
• Working with Terms and Polynomials
• Polynomial Division, Factoring, and Rational Expressions
• Solving Equations and Inequalities
• Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
• How Algebra is Used in Geometry
• Understanding Functions
• Working With Quadratic Equations and Functions

Algebra is essentially the language of all advanced mathematics courses. It is generalized arithmetic, so the rules that apply when we are working with number and fraction operations—including the knowledge of factors and multiples—also apply when we are working with algebra.

Without this knowledge and these skills, students often struggle or even fail in advanced mathematics courses. Imagine a good high school student who sees a problem like 3•x•y•4 and hesitates to write 12xy because he or she is unsure of the rules that govern multiplication. Or they don't understand how to add 2x to 1/4y to combine it into one entire fraction. Or why –62 is different than (–6)2. It is easy to see that not having a strong understanding of the foundational rules of algebra can stop even the smartest students from succeeding in advanced high school math courses.

The lessons within this book teach fundamental arithmetic principles that govern algebra so that students can apply them, as needed, in advanced mathematical courses and in life. The book begins with the definition of a "term" and the facts of when you can cancel and when you cannot. It discusses the importance of factors and multiples and integer rules. It teaches addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions – not by doing the problems up and down like they are mostly done in elementary school, but by doing them sideways just like they are done later in algebra and in higher-level math. This helps make everything so much easier down the road!

The explanations are clear and followed with basic step-by-step procedures to show students how to master and apply those fraction concepts, negative number operations, exponent rules, work with square roots, and doing real life percent problems with charts and tables, just like those on the SATs. Concepts are purposefully repeated in different settings, so students will keep re-applying what they learn throughout the book. The language is friendly to put students at ease and increase their confidence while learning concepts that are often confusing.

This book reviews the necessary reading strategies needed to translate word problems, but it is not the primary focus of the book. The book Understanding Algegra I  (also part of the Mathematical Reasoning series) devotes large sections to many types of word problems and many useful strategies if deeper study of this topic is desired.

In the last two chapters of the book, students are asked to apply the algebra they have just learned to an overview of problems in geometry. Also included is review of some important techniques that students frequently struggle with involving both linear and quadratic equations.

This book also includes an appendix of topics used as a review, but also includes new information that can be considered enrichment for students who may want to learn more. Teaching support and answers are also included.

Singapore Math CC Tests is a series of differentiated assessments that provide educators with a systematic way to evaluate student progress and address individual needs. Apart from testing, the problems can also be used for extra practice. Features & Components:

• Each unit comprises Test A and Test B.
• Test A and Test B consists of multiple-choice questions and free response questions.
• Each Tests book has two cumulative assessments.
• Test A focuses on key concepts and fundamental problem solving skills.
• Test B focuses on the application of analytical skills, thinking skills, and heuristics.
• Cumulative Tests include questions from earlier units. These tests focus on review, consolidation, and integration.
• Answers are included in the back of each book.

Note: Tests are specific to each Primary Mathematics edition, and are not interchangeable across editions. Soft cover. Perforated pages.

Singapore Math CC Tests is a series of differentiated assessments that provide educators with a systematic way to evaluate student progress and address individual needs. Apart from testing, the problems can also be used for extra practice. Features & Components:

• Each unit comprises Test A and Test B.
• Test A and Test B consists of multiple-choice questions and free response questions.
• Each Tests book has two cumulative assessments.
• Test A focuses on key concepts and fundamental problem solving skills.
• Test B focuses on the application of analytical skills, thinking skills, and heuristics.
• Cumulative Tests include questions from earlier units. These tests focus on review, consolidation, and integration.
• Answers are included in the back of each book.

Note: Tests are specific to each Primary Mathematics edition, and are not interchangeable across editions. Soft cover. Perforated pages.

Singapore Math CC Tests is a series of differentiated assessments that provide educators with a systematic way to evaluate student progress and address individual needs. Apart from testing, the problems can also be used for extra practice. Features & Components:

• Each unit comprises Test A and Test B.
• Test A and Test B consists of multiple-choice questions and free response questions.
• Each Tests book has two cumulative assessments.
• Test A focuses on key concepts and fundamental problem solving skills.
• Test B focuses on the application of analytical skills, thinking skills, and heuristics.
• Cumulative Tests include questions from earlier units. These tests focus on review, consolidation, and integration.
• Answers are included in the back of each book.

Note: Tests are specific to each Primary Mathematics edition, and are not interchangeable across editions. Soft cover. Perforated pages.

Help students understand the integration of history and language arts with hands-on projects.

The 64-page Mark Twain Hands-on History Projects Resource Book for grades 5–8 allows students to use hands-on presentations and activities to understand the integration of history and language arts. Students will research historical and geographical topics and then produce written, graphic, or oral presentations to demonstrate their knowledge. Lessons highlight specific concepts in language arts and geography, and each lesson gives students guidelines and step-by-step instructions. Projects cover topics from ancient civilizations and the Middle Ages to the Civil War, the Renaissance, and much more.

Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

Teacher's Guides provide a clear framework for teaching the Primary Math program. Detailed yet flexible, they include important context, lesson plans, and activities that help educators understand and share lesson material effectively. Teacher’s Guides include answers to textbook and workbook problems.

Note: Teacher’s Guides are specific to each Primary Mathematics edition, and are not interchangeable across editions. Hard cover.

Teacher's Guides provide a clear framework for teaching the Primary Math program. Detailed yet flexible, they include important context, lesson plans, and activities that help educators understand and share lesson material effectively. Teacher’s Guides include answers to textbook and workbook problems.

Note: Teacher’s Guides are specific to each Primary Mathematics edition, and are not interchangeable across editions. Hard cover.

Teacher's Guides provide a clear framework for teaching the Primary Math program. Detailed yet flexible, they include important context, lesson plans, and activities that help educators understand and share lesson material effectively. Teacher’s Guides include answers to textbook and workbook problems.

Note: Teacher’s Guides are specific to each Primary Mathematics edition, and are not interchangeable across editions. Hard cover.

Textbooks present new concepts and learning tasks for students to complete with educator supervision. They include practice and review problems, and are designed to be used alongside workbooks. Features & Components:

• 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.
• A curriculum map details where to find textbook content that covers each of the Common Core State Standards.

Note: Two textbooks (A and B) for each grade correspond to the two halves of the school year. Answer key not included. Soft cover.

Textbooks present new concepts and learning tasks for students to complete with educator supervision. They include practice and review problems, and are designed to be used alongside workbooks. Features & Components:

• 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.
• A curriculum map details where to find textbook content that covers each of the Common Core State Standards.

Note: Two textbooks (A and B) for each grade correspond to the two halves of the school year. Answer key not included. Soft cover.

The MCP Mathematics homeschool bundle includes Student Workbook; Teacher’s Edition and Parent Guide

Student Workbook: Each two-page lesson focuses on one main objective. The first page begins with a developmental model to get your child started. The second page of the lesson provides practice and extension of the lesson’s objective. A series of exercises and additional practice provides plenty of support for your child.

Teacher’s Edition: Lesson plans for each of the sections within the Student Workbook are included, presented in a two-page layout, with teaching instructions around a copy of the student pages, annotated with the exercise answers. Also includes alternative chapter tests if your child needs additional practice with the chapter concepts.

Parent Guide: This guide walks you through the program highlighting the main elements of the student and teacher materials and provides guidance on setting up your lesson plan, pacing, and adapting the curriculum to fit your family.

Challenging Word Problems is a great source of challenging material for advanced math students. It may also be used for students of mixed abilities with more guidance. Although originally written to complement Primary Mathematics, it can go with any math curriculum as long as students have the necessary computation skills. The material allows students to practice explaining their reasoning and demonstrate problem-solving strategies, including using manipulatives. Select problems for a daily challenge or for discussion, or allow competent students to attempt the problems independently. Solutions are provided at the back, however, a specific strategy is not required, and alternate methods are quite possible to arrive at the answer. 

Workbooks provide further practice for students to complete independently in conjunction with textbook exercises. This essential component reinforces learning to create a solid foundation in elementary math. Features & Components:

• Each textbook chapter corresponds to workbook exercises, serving as a learning extension.
• Math at Home activities (G1-2) in tear-out sheets provide opportunities for family involvement in the learning process.
• Review exercises at the end of each unit facilitate evaluation and consolidation of concepts covered in the preceding units.

Note: Two workbooks (A and B) for each grade correspond to the two halves of the school year. Soft cover.

Textbooks present new concepts and learning tasks for students to complete with educator supervision. They include practice and review problems, and are designed to be used alongside workbooks. Features & Components:

• 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.
• A curriculum map details where to find textbook content that covers each of the Common Core State Standards.

Note: Two textbooks (A and B) for each grade correspond to the two halves of the school year. Answer key not included. Soft cover.

Teacher's Guides provide a clear framework for teaching the Primary Math program. Detailed yet flexible, they include important context, lesson plans, and activities that help educators understand and share lesson material effectively. Teacher’s Guides include answers to textbook and workbook problems.

Note: Teacher’s Guides are specific to each Primary Mathematics edition, and are not interchangeable across editions. Hard cover.

Workbooks provide further practice for students to complete independently in conjunction with textbook exercises. This essential component reinforces learning to create a solid foundation in elementary math. Features & Components:

• Each textbook chapter corresponds to workbook exercises, serving as a learning extension.
• Math at Home activities (G1-2) in tear-out sheets provide opportunities for family involvement in the learning process.
• Review exercises at the end of each unit facilitate evaluation and consolidation of concepts covered in the preceding units.

Note: Two workbooks (A and B) for each grade correspond to the two halves of the school year. Soft cover.

Encourage students to develop collaborative problem-solving skills with STEAM Project-Based Learning! The engaging STEAM tasks provide meaningful learning opportunities for students as they work together to study current real-world problems and strategize solutions to help create a better world.

These complete units include in-depth activities that provide important context for students as they learn about each topic before they develop solutions. Each robust unit includes a hands-on STEAM task that provides students with a problem to solve using the design process of Problem and Task, Research, Brainstorm and Design, Make It and Explain It.

Encourage students to develop collaborative problem-solving skills with STEAM Project-Based Learning! The engaging STEAM tasks provide meaningful learning opportunities for students as they work together to study current real-world problems and strategize solutions to help create a better world.

These complete units include in-depth activities that provide important context for students as they learn about each topic before they develop solutions. Each robust unit includes a hands-on STEAM task that provides students with a problem to solve using the design process of Problem and Task, Research, Brainstorm and Design, Make It and Explain It.

Encourage students to develop collaborative problem-solving skills with STEAM Project-Based Learning! The engaging STEAM tasks provide meaningful learning opportunities for students as they work together to study current real-world problems and strategize solutions to help create a better world.

These complete units include in-depth activities that provide important context for students as they learn about each topic before they develop solutions. Each robust unit includes a hands-on STEAM task that provides students with a problem to solve using the design process of Problem and Task, Research, Brainstorm and Design, Make It and Explain It.

Encourage students to develop collaborative problem-solving skills with STEAM Project-Based Learning! The engaging STEAM tasks provide meaningful learning opportunities for students as they work together to study current real-world problems and strategize solutions to help create a better world.

These complete units include in-depth activities that provide important context for students as they learn about each topic before they develop solutions. Each robust unit includes a hands-on STEAM task that provides students with a problem to solve using the design process of Problem and Task, Research, Brainstorm and Design, Make It and Explain It.

Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one’s own hands — learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book — is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.

Answer Key Booklets contain answers for Primary Mathematics Common Core Edition textbooks and workbooks. These are not necessary if you have the Teacher’s Guides.

Note: Not compatible with other editions of Primary Mathematics. Does not include answers to the math concept pages at the beginning of each textbook chapter.