Hands on Math

About the Book

Hands-On Math: Learning Addition and Subtraction Through Manipulative Activities is based on the ancient Chinese proverb, "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." The use of manipulatives is the key to enabling students to understand abstract mathematical concepts. With the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Standards (NCTM) serving as a model for what should be occurring in mathematics classrooms, manipulatives are now essential. Learning how to use manipulatives in the classroom, however is challenging. If the manipulatives are not presented in the correct manner, they may serve to confuse the student rather than enhance learning.

This essential workbook provides the teacher with a realistic approach to teaching addition and subtraction skills with manipulatives. Activities cover basic addition facts, addition properties, multi-digit addition, subtractions basics for educators (author's unique and effective subtraction method), basic subtraction skills, subtraction facts with minuends through 18, multi-digit subtraction and activities for addition and subtraction. Students will be actively engaged as they use unifix cubes, dominoes, dice, tiles, beans, chips, trading boards and a variety of skill building games and activities.

For the time-conscious teacher, this book is a must. Get ready for math to become a favorite subject!

About the Author

Dr. Kathleen Fletcher Bacer is currently a professor and creator/director of Azusa Pacific University's Online Master of Arts in Educational Technology Program. Her expertise stems from 19 years of K-8 classroom teaching and training teachers in classroom management and manipulative math techniques. Daughter of a retired innovative science teacher and mother of 3 daughters, her teaching models a belief that "critical to any teaching/learning process is the ability to effective connect with the learner enabling them to construct a personal educational experience." As a mathematics teacher nominee of the year (1984), Dodger Education Hero Award (1991), Good Apple Award(1993), Teacher or the Year (1995-1996), and in the Who's Who Among Americas Teachers (2004), she is known for her innovative and creative techniques.