Books with author Rose A. McDonnell

Progress in Mathematics 2000, K-6 Develops mathematical thinking and understanding through: Problem Solving - through an abundance of problem-solving opportunities within each chapter, students continually develop and apply their problem-solving skills. Reasoning - students use mental math, critical thinking, and logical reasoning skills to solve real-world problems and make connections between mathematical concepts. Higher-Order Thinking - Moving On, a chapter at the end of each book, focuses on pre-algebra and algebraic concepts. Reviewing Skills - Skills Update, a multistrand review handbook at the beginning of each book, reinforces previously taught skills. Separate Skills Update Practice Books are available in both English and Spanish. Communicating - Students are encouraged to use math vocabulary to explain, orally and in writing, their thinking processes about mathematical concepts and connections. Making Connections - In each chapter students focus on recognizing the relationships between mathematical concepts and on learning to make cross-curricular connections. Using Manipulatives - Manipulatives are used to introduce mathematical concepts, enabling students to move from the concrete through a pictorial presentation to a symbolic understanding.

Directional words are important for young learners so that they can explain spatial concepts to others. In this charming book, they'll be able to practice the terms "in" and "out" as well as other vocabulary terms. They'll be aided in their vocabulary acquisition by bright pictures that offer visual clues to the accessible text as well as a clear understanding of why in and out are opposites.

Estimation isnt just a math standard, its a life skill. Young learners need practice honing this skill so they can apply it to many situations in the classroom and in the real world. This unique math book introduces estimation using fun facts about elephants. Readers will learn about the different species and their extraordinary sizes, while completing estimation exercises with the help of colorful photographs. They can check their answers with an answer key located in the back of the book.

Word problems are a major part of the elementary school curriculum. When word problems are paired with enlightening information about wolves, they become a major source of fun, too. This valuable book combines a high-interest topic, wolves, with accessible word problems that will motivate young mathematicians to tackle each problem, while an answer key provides assessment opportunities. Readers will especially love the many striking photographs of wolves in the wild.

Math and toys, a perfect combination. This volume, full of high-interest and familiar toys, demonstrates to young readers how they can see mathematical concepts even in the midst of playtime. Theyll review Common Core math standards such as counting, sorting, comparing sizes, and identifying shapes and two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects. The bright, at-level text is mirrored by colorful photographs.

Playful otters are some of the most high-interest animals in the zoo and in the wild. Finding out about otters while also learning about odd and even numbers makes math seem like play. The concept of odd and even is an important one in the elementary math curriculum. Readers will be motivated to count the otters in the colorful photographs and figure out if the sums are odd or even. Math questions are paired with an answer key for easy self-assessment.

Directional words are important for young learners so that they can explain spatial concepts to others. In this charming book, they'll be able to practice the terms in and out as well as other vocabulary terms. They'll be aided in their vocabulary acquisition by bright pictures that offer visual clues to the accessible text as well as a clear understanding of why in and out are opposites.

Snakes, whether fat, skinny, long, or deadly, are always fascinating. In this fact-filled book, as readers practice their sorting math skills, they'll learn about different kinds of snakes. They'll find out that snakes shed their skin. They'll learn that some snakes jump from trees. And as they read, they'll consider which snakes belong in some groups and which belong in others. Sorting is a math skill best practiced while learning about something fun.