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Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics

A Parent Handbook to
Mathematics, Grades K-6

Compiled by Jackie L. Cox and Tom Lewis

 
Parent Handbook
   What to Look For
   Most Important Teacher
   Mathematics in Your Home
   Mathematics in Daily Life
   Helping with Homework
   Technology
   Why Modify the Curriculum
   NCTM Standards
   Illinois Learning Standards
   Mathematics Literature
   Resources for Parents
   Math Web Sites
   The Magic of Math


 

Jackie L. Cox
Clinical Instructor
Southern Illinois University
Wham 137 Mail Code 4612
Carbondale, IL

Tom Lewis
Fifth Grade Teacher
Jane Addams
3420 53rd Street
Moline, IL


Welcome Mathematics In Your Home

Have these available in your home . . .

Games
board games, dice, cards, dominoes, tri-ominos, bingo, checkers, chess, strategy games

Calculators

Cameras

Computer

Construction Sets
blocks, tangrams, attribute blocks, Legos, puzzles, model kits, Etch-A-Sketch

Kaleidoscopes

Maps and Schedules

Math CD ROMS and Videos

Math Oriented Books and Magazines
maze books, DynaMath, Highlights

Measuring Objects
measuring cups, rulers, protractor, compass, tape measure, scales, balance, clocks, watches

Newpapers and Catalogs

Pencils and Paper
Origami supplies

Small Objects
buttons, coins, poker chips, dried beans, toothpicks


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