by Cindi Mitchell (Author)
There's more to solving math problems than memorizing algorithms. The open-ended activities in this book encourage students to investigate math concepts and skills deeply by looking at problems from various angles. Students expand their understanding through the use of manipulatives or representational drawing as well as writing. Skills include numerical expressions, fractions, decimals, volume, geometry, and more.
Author Biography
Cindi Mitchell is a former teacher with several years of experience at the elementary level. She is the author of more than 20 Scholastic Teaching Solutions titles, including Investigate Math for Grades 3, 4, and 5. Mitchell and her husband, Jim, live in St. Petersburg, Florida, where they are entertained daily by their two spoiled dogs and five incredibly silly chickens.