Math Mammoth Grade 4-B Worktext is the student book for the latter half of Grade 4, and part of the Math Mammoth Grade 4 complete curriculum.
After each chapter introduction, you will find a list of Internet links and resources (games, quizzes, animations, etc.) that can be used for fun, illustrations, and further practice..
All the instruction is written directly to the student in the worktext, and there also exist accompanying videos where you can see Maria herself teach the material.
The introduction to each chapter has some notes for the teacher concerning the material in the chapter.
The curriculum has no separate teacher\'s manual nor is it scripted.
It requires very little teacher preparation .
There is a strong emphasis on mental Math and number sense .
This promotes conceptual understanding, as opposed to spiral curricula that often tend to jump from topic to topic too much.
This means it concentrates fairly long on a topic, delving into its various aspects.
The curriculum is mastery-oriented .
These visual models can take the place of manipulatives for many children; however, it is very easy to add corresponding manipulatives to the lessons if so desired.
Concepts are often explained with visual models , followed by exercises using those models.
It explains the WHY, so your children can understand the math, not just learn HOW to do it.
Features Math Mammoth focuses on conceptual understanding .
The answer key book is available separately.
Please note this is a student Worktext and does not contain the answers.
The curriculum meets and exceeds the Common Core standards.
The Worktext contains both the necessary instruction and the problems & exercises (the \'text\' & and the \'work\'; thus a worktext), and is fairly self-teaching.
This book covers long division, factors, geometry, an introduction to fractions, and an introduction to decimals.
Math Mammoth Grade 4-B Worktext is the student book for the latter half of Grade 4, and part of the Math Mammoth Grade 4 complete curriculum