Everyday Mathematics Parent Handbook

Revised Spring 2002

Table of Contents Letter from the Superintendent Philosophy Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: Basic Facts Computation Algorithm Invention Assessment Mastery Addressing Individual Needs Games Calculators Standardized Tests Parent Involvement Concepts Developed in Everyday Mathematics Tools and Exercises Used in Everyday Mathematics Calculators Explorations Games Home Links/Study Links Journal Math Boxes Math Messages Math Tool Kit Minute Math/5-Minute Math Projects Algorithms and Arithmetic in Everyday Mathematics Addition Algorithms Subtraction Algorithms Multiplication Algorithms A Division Algorithm Summary Everyday Mathematics Activities Dominoes Fact Triangles Frames-and-Arrows Diagrams Function Machines Name-Collection Boxes Number Grids Unit Boxes Games Used in Everyday Mathematics Competition Games Materials Games Baseball Multiplication Beat the Calculator Broken Calculator Concentration Disappearing Train Go Fish Making Change Money Exchange Name That Number Odd One Out Pick-a-Coin Top-It Games Subtraction Pole Vault Two-Fisted Pennies Glossary