Math Pathways & Pitfalls: Place Value and Whole Number Operations With Algebra Readiness: Lessons and Teaching Manual Grade 2 and Grade 3

This volume of Math Pathways & Pitfalls K-8 intervention curriculum helps students tackle stubborn pitfalls head-on and transform them into pathways for learning key standards for grades 2-3. The lessons in this book address place value and whole number operations interwoven with algebraic reasoning. In rigorous research studies, Math Pathways & Pitfalls significantly increased student achievement for diverse students, including for English learners, in all grades tested.

Math Pathways & Pitfalls intervention lessons and instructional strategies:

• Help students master key mathematical standards.
• Include concepts important for algebra readiness.
• Provide students with guided and independent practice.
• Support academic language development.
• Add value to any adopted curriculum.
• Prevent common pitfalls on homework and standardized assessments.

This all-in-one book contains everything a teacher needs to teach Math Pathways & Pitfalls with ease and success:

• 21 complete lessons
• Teaching manual
• DVD video footage of Math Pathways & Pitfalls in action
• CD with black line masters of student handouts, classroom quizzes, answer keys, and resources
• Discussion Builders classroom poster
• Teacher professional development tasks, activities, and video footage