Pearson Offers Indiana Common Core State Standards K-12 Math Programs

Indianapolis (PRWEB) March 23, 2011

When school begins in fall 2011, Indiana teachers will face a new challenge as they implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics to prepare students for success in college and careers. Among the programs that Indiana schools and districts can choose from to meet these rigorous learning goals is an array of digital and print K-12 math programs from Pearson that provide full coverage of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.

Legislation was recently introduced in Indiana to move to all-digital instruction by 2014. With digital math at every grade level, Pearson is prepared to help schools get ahead of the curve with revolutionary programs that are focused on building a solid mathematics foundation that will prepare students for the rigors of college and careers.

"We are prepared to stand side by side with schools throughout the state as they implement the Common Core State Standards," said Pearson's Indiana representative Kevin Meade. "We have new math programs for every grade level that correlate to the new learning goals and are designed to personalize learning for students, as well as help teachers maximize the time they have available for the important job of working directly with their students. And, at every grade level, from kindergarten through high school graduation, we have a digital program that maps to these new learning goals."

He added, "To support educators in Indiana and throughout the country as they prepare to implement the new standards and corresponding assessments, we have also developed extensive teacher professional development offerings and other resources."

Indiana schools can choose from Pearson's Common Core State Standards for Mathematics programs described below that will best meet the unique needs of their students and teachers:

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New Online Seminar on Math Manipulatives: Making Math Come Alive

Greenville, SC (PRWEB) March 24, 2011

Math Manipulatives: Making Math Come Alive is the latest installment in the new free series of online seminars from BJU Press entitled Clear, Effective Teaching in the Early Grades. In this seminar, educator and author Sharon Fisher will help homeschool parents turn a difficult subject into an opportunity for training critical thinkers. Key strategies and a demonstration with math manipulatives make this a valuable seminar that no homeschool parent will want to miss.

Previous CHART seminars in this 2011 series focused on teaching phonics and spelling. Dottie Buckley, experienced educator and BJU Press author, explained different approaches to phonics and shared the method that research has upheld as the most effective. Ben Davis presented a seminar on spelling, offering tips for turning a daunting subject into a success story for child and parent. Parents are responding enthusiastically to this new series, says Monique Cook, a CHART facilitator and homeschool mom of four. I think we have really tapped into a need among homeschool families.

The April 14 seminar on math will address a subject that has proven difficult for parents and students alike. Many students view math as a set of rules to memorize, so they learn to dislike the subject, says Sharon. Students need to see their math skills as tools for use in Gods world.

The primary goal of math instruction is to teach students to be problem solvers and critical thinkers who can apply mathematical ideas to a wide variety of situations. This goal is much different from instruction that relies on an aptitude for memory recall and drill. In order to teach for understanding, you may need to rethink the way you approach math, Sharon says. Youre teaching with a new goal, and that requires some positive changes. This seminar will provide ideas for teaching your student to understand and apply math effectively. During the seminar, Sharon will demonstrate how to solve a multiplication, problem using math manipulatives.

Sharon Fishers love for teaching children shaped her life from her first years of college. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.A. in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University. She has 14 years of full-time teaching experience in the elementary classroom and currently serves as curriculum coordinator for Bob Jones Elementary School and as an elementary author for BJU Press. She has contributed to a variety of elementary educational materials and has presented workshops nationally and internationally on a variety of elementary-level subjects and teaching methods. She is listed in Whos Who Among American Teachers.

Join Sharon Fisher and the CHART team on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. EST for the next CHART online seminar. The seminar is free, and the only software requirement is a web browser and Adobe Flash. Visit BJUPress.com/go/teaching-math to sign up for a free login or view information about future seminar topics. You can also view previous seminars from the CHART archives.

CHART online seminars are hosted by BJU Press. BJU Press exists to encourage Christian character in students and promote academic excellence through the provision of K4grade 12 educational materials and support services. In addition to textbooks and materials, we offer homeschool testing services, distance learning programs, and other homeschool resources.

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