We Didn’t Learn Math This Way!

“A K-5 Guide for the Confused Adult”

This book helps parents and educators make sense of how K–5 math is currently taught so they can help their kids excel in math. Brought to you by two seasoned teachers and a math-confused parent who know exactly where adults get lost in today’s math education, this approachable reference guide gets to the heart of concepts. The book can be used alongside any math curriculum and includes a progressive exploration of nine major math topics as well as an illustrated glossary. Busy caregivers can flip straight to relevant sections and quickly orient themselves to topics ranging from mental math to multiplying fractions. With its playful illustrations and friendly tone, We Didn’t Learn Math This Way! is a pleasure to interact with and brings clarity to adults who could use some help understanding their kids’ math homework.

Chapter Titles:

• Number Bonds
• Manipulatives
• Basic Facts
• Mental Math Strategies
• Unit Form
• Algorithms
• Story Problems
• Two Interpretations of Division
• Fractions