For review, we received Mathematical Reasoning Level C, from the Critical Thinking Co.
This book is for children at a Grade 2 level and can be used as a core curriculum or supplemental resource. We have been using it as a supplemental resource and have really enjoyed it.
The pages are colorful, yet not overly busy. Since most of our math has been on black and white paper, my daughter thought this was wonderful!
This curriculum somehow makes math fun. It is still quite rigorous, however, math is presented as more than drill and practice. Real life situations are used and mathematical skills are utilized to solve them.
A wide variety of areas are covered throughout the book and each topic is returned to again and again. This is one reason why I prefer to use the book as a supplemental resource and not a stand alone curriculum. I have discovered that it fits us much better to work on a particular topic for a while, striving to master it (at least somewhat) before moving on. However, sometimes we feel a little burned out doing this and need a day or two off, and that is where this book comes in. My daughter has enjoyed it so much, she has actually asked to do it. Now that is something! Let me tell you.
One example of how math is made fun can be found in a connect-the-dots exercise. Instead of simply joining the dots to see the picture, students must first do addition problems and then use the answers to connect the dots. I thought this was great. Much more interesting than a page of math problems to complete.
I say my daughter has enjoyed this book, but it as also stretched her. And once I had to look in the answer key to see what they were wanting!
Some of the skills covered in this book include: Addition, Age, Bar Graph, Calender, Coins, Congruence, Denominator, Division, Estimate, Fractions, Place Value, Subtraction...and much more. For a complete list http://www.criticalthinking.com/getProductDetails.do?id=06908&code=p&model=06908BBP&r_section_to_display=product_toc_page.jspclick here
Another great feature is the definitions section. 8 pages are dedicated to explaining mathematical terms. This is done quite well and is very useful.
I honestly feel this book does help students move beyond simple mathematical computation and improve their mathematical reasoning skills. My daughter and I recommend this product!
Mathematical Reasoning Skills is available in many grade levels. To find out more visit CriticalThinking.com
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It retails for $32.99 and can be purchased from CriticalThinking.com.
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