New Resource Books Put Teachers at Ease Introducing Math Manipulatives into Classroom Instruction; Full-Color, Hands-On Lessons for PreK-4 Allow Teachers to Differentiate Instruction and Improve Student Performance.VERNON HILLS Vernon Hill II (born circa 1946) is the founder and former chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Commerce Bancorp and Commerce Bank of Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. , Ill. -- ETA/Cuisenaire(R) announced today the publication of a three-volume series of easy-to-use resource books designed to make math manipulatives more accessible to General Education Teachers in PreK - Grade 4. Hands-On Standards, Deluxe de·luxe also de luxe adj. Particularly elegant and luxurious; sumptuous: deluxe accommodations; a de luxe automobile. adv. Edition: The First Source(TM) for Introducing Math Manipulatives includes three spiral-bound volumes (PreK-K, $44.95; Grades 1-2, $54.95; and Grades 3-4, $54.95) that provide teachers with a variety of research-based, step-by-step lessons demonstrating how to use common math manipulatives--such as color tiles, pattern blocks, and Cuisenaire(R) Rods--to help children "visualize mathematics," increasing conceptual understanding and improving standardized test A standardized test is a test administered and scored in a standard manner. The tests are designed in such a way that the "questions, conditions for administering, scoring procedures, and interpretations are consistent" [1] performance. Research illustrates that when used effectively, manipulatives have the ability to help students learn by allowing them to move from concrete experiences to abstract reasoning (Heddens, 1986; Reisman, 1982; Ross and Kurtz, 1993). The use of manipulatives has been shown to reduce math anxiety (Heuser, 2000) and is mandated in several states, including California and Texas. Although the benefits are proven, some teachers don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. how or where to begin introducing manipulatives into their instruction. Each volume of Hands-On Standards, Deluxe Edition gives teachers access to over 50 step-by-step lessons that make it easy to incorporate manipulatives into instruction. The lessons complement any curriculum and are organized by NCTM NCTM National Council of Teachers of Mathematics NCTM Nationally Certified Teacher of Music NCTM North Carolina Transportation Museum NCTM National Capital Trolley Museum NCTM Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage concept strand such as Numbers and Operations, Algebra algebra, branch of mathematics concerned with operations on sets of numbers or other elements that are often represented by symbols. Algebra is a generalization of arithmetic and gains much of its power from dealing symbolically with elements and operations (such as , and Measurement. Teachers are given a clear explanation of the relationship between the activities and the concepts being taught, making it easy to model the lessons for students. Each lesson is illustrated with full-color, step-by-step photographs that show the manipulatives being used appropriately. Additionally, the Hands-On Standards, Deluxe Editions come with a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). featuring reproducible blackline masters, research, and additional hands-on activities from the ETA/Cuisenaire Super Source(R) series. The Super Source, a resource library that groups lessons by manipulative ma·nip·u·la·tive adj. Serving, tending, or having the power to manipulate. n. Any of various objects designed to be moved or arranged by hand as a means of developing motor skills or understanding abstractions, especially in and offers an in-depth discussion of the mathematics involved, is the "next step" for teachers looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. more ways to use manipulatives. "We've known for years the benefits of hands-on math instruction. It's the foundation of our company and its efficacy is supported not only by research, but by practical results," says Dennis Goldman, president of ETA/Cuisenaire. "Every PreK-Grade 4 teacher will want a copy of Hands-On Standards for their classroom when they see how simple it can be to help students grasp math concepts using manipulatives." To view sample lessons from each volume of Hands-On Standards, Deluxe Edition or to request an ETA/Cuisenaire catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. visit www.etacuisenaire.com or call 800-445-5985. About ETA/Cuisenaire ETA/Cuisenaire is recognized as the premier publisher of manipulative-based math reading, and science programs that engage students, support educators, promote partnerships with parents, and empower children to master skills. For more information, visit www.etacuisenaire.com or call 1-800-445-5985. (C)2006 ETA/Cuisenaire. All rights reserved. Cuisenaire(R), and Super Source(R) are trademarks or U.S. registered trademarks of ETA/Cuisenaire. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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