This is part one of a two-part SMSG mathematics text for elementary school students. One of the goals of the text is the development of mathematical ideas via appropriate experiences with things from the physical world and the immediate environment. The text materials provide an introduction to the study of mathematics in which growth is from the…

This is part two of a two-part SMSG mathematics text for elementary school students. One of the goals of the text is the development of mathematical ideas via appropriate experiences with things from the physical world and the immediate environment. The text materials provide an introduction to the study of mathematics in which growth is from the…

This is part two of a two-part SMSG elementary school text for third-grade students. The development of mathematical ideas in the text is grounded in appropriate experiences with things from the physical world and the immediate environment. Chapter topics include: (1) addition and subtraction; (2) length and area; (3) multiplication; (4)…

This is part one of a two-part SMSG elementary school text for third-grade students. The development of mathematical ideas in the text is grounded in appropriate experiences with things from the physical world and the immediate environment. Chapter topics include: (1) sets of points; (2) addition and subtraction; (3) describing points and numbers;…

This is part two of a two-part SMSG elementary school text for fourth-grade students. The content is aimed at the development of some of the fundamental concepts of mathematics such as number, numeration, the operations of arithmetic, and intuitive geometry. Chapter topics include properties and techniques of addition and subtraction, techniques…

This is an SMSG elementary school text for first-grade students. The development of mathematical ideas in the text is grounded in appropriate experiences with things from the physical world and the immediate environment. Chapter topics include: (1) sets and numbers; (2) numerals and the number line; (3) sets of ten; (4) introduction to addition…

This is part one of a two-part SMSG elementary school text for fourth-grade students. The content is aimed at the development of some of the fundamental concepts of mathematics such as number, numeration, the operations of arithmetic, and intuitive geometry. Chapter topics include concept of sets, numeration, properties and techniques of addition…

This is part one of a two-part SMSG elementary school text for fifth-grade students. The content is aimed at the development of some of the fundamental concepts of mathematics such as number, numeration, the operations of arithmetic, and intuitive geometry. Chapter topics include extending systems of numeration, factors and primes, extending…

This is a kindergarten manual for teachers using SMSG elementary school text materials. For each chapter, objectives, vocabulary, materials, and activities to help develop concepts are given. Chapter topics include: (1) sets; (2) recognizing geometric shapes; (3) comparison of sets; (4) subset; (5) joining and removing; (6) ordering; (7) using…

This is an SMSG elementary school text for second-grade students. The development of mathematical ideas in the text is grounded in appropriate experiences with things from the physical world and the immediate environment. Chapter topics include: (1) sets and numbers; (2) addition and subtraction; (3) sets of points; (4) linear measurement; (5)…

This is part two of a two-part SMSG elementary school text for fifth-grade students. The content is aimed at the development of some of the fundamental concepts of mathematics such as number, numeration, the operations of arithmetic, and intuitive geometry. Chapter topics include addition and subtraction of rational numbers, measurement of angles,…

This is a first-grade manual for teachers using SMSG elementary school text materials. For each chapter background information is given; for each section, objectives, vocabulary, materials, suggested procedures, and further activities are listed. Chapter topics include: (1) pre-number experiences; (2) recognizing geometric shapes; (3) building…

This book is part 1 of a 2-part manual for teachers using SMSG text materials for grade 4. The purpose for each of 5 chapters is stated and mathematical background for the teacher is presented. Detailed lesson plans are then provided, including sequences of statements and questions, activities, and exercise sets with answers. Needed materials and…

This is part two of a two-part SMSG elementary school text for sixth-grade students. The content is aimed at the development of some of the fundamental concepts of mathematics such as number, numeration, the operations of arithmetic, and intuitive geometry. Chapter topics include division of rational numbers, volume, organizing and describing…

In this guide for teachers using the SMSG text materials for grade 5, five chapters on numeration systems, factors and primes, multiplication and division, and congruency of geometric figures are considered. The purpose is stated for each unit and mathematical background for the teacher is presented. Teaching procedures are then detailed through…