Mathematics

Enhance problem-solving skills and ensure math success with Spectrum® Math for grade 5. This teacher-loved series helps kids stay ahead in math by providing systematic and thought-provoking practice designed to increase in complexity.

Spectrum Math for grade 5 keeps kids at the top of their math game using progressive practice, math in everyday settings, and tests to monitor progress. The math workbook covers fractions, decimals, multiplication, division, and preparing for algebra.

A best-selling series for well over 15 years, Spectrum still leads the way because it works. It works for parents who want to give their child a leg up in math. It works for teachers who want their students to meet—and surpass—learning goals. And it works to help children build confidence and advance their skills. No matter what subject or grade, Spectrum provides thorough practice and focused instruction to support student success.

Features:

• Answer Key

• Helps students understand relationships between concepts of fractions and percentages — labeled with fractions on one side and percentages on reverse
• Extends learning through color-coded coordination to Rainbow Fraction® resources
• Supports key NTCM Standards
• Includes 9 circles, each measuring 7.5", includes whole, 1/4, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10 and 1/12
• Includes Activity Guide

Take just one minute a day to quickly assess student progress in basic math skills! This book features 100 quick drill sheets to help students increase speed in math operations and strengthen problem-solving skills. The 10 problems on each sheet can be done in one or two minutes and are a great warm-up to the daily math lesson.

Now there's a way for students to practice their math skills in a timed situation, enhance overall math fluency, and have fun at the same time! Eighth-Grade Math Minutes provides students with practice in every key area of eighth-grade math instruction, including

• multiplication
• division
• problem solving
• probability
• graphing
• place value
• algebra and functions
• geometry
• square roots
• percents, decimals, and fractions
• number sense
• measurement
• spatial connections
• math vocabulary
• and more

Eighth-Grade Math Minutes features 100 "Minutes." Each Minute consists of 10 classroom-tested problems of varying degrees of difficulty for students to complete within a one-to two-minute period. This unique format offers students an ongoing opportunity to improve their own math fluency in a manageable, nonthreatening manner. The quick, timed drills, combined with instant feedback, make this a challenging and motivational assignment students will look forward to using each day. Students become active learners as they discover mathematical relationships, apply acquired understanding to complex situations, and find solutions to the realistic problems in each Minute.

The game that makes subtraction facts splat-tabulous! Provides practice for subtraction facts from 1x1 to 12x12. As the caller reads each subtraction answer aloud, players scan the cards in front of them. If a player has a matching problem, he or she says SPLAT! and flips the card over. The first player to flip over all of his or her cards wins! Three color-coded decks make it easy to adapt the game for one-on-one practice or multiple players. For 2-6 players. Set of 225, 3½ x 2¼ cards. Grade 3+.