PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
by Laura F. Main (Author)
Fourth grade teachers can use the problems in this book for students in need of extensions or with their whole class for instruction on problem solving. In addition, parents may wish to use these problems at home with their child as a replacement for the traditional math workbook or to supplement their child's school experiences. The problems are meant to be challenging and are designed to support the Mathematical Practice standards of the Common Core State Standards. They are designed to be done once a week in addition to a rich problem solving based core curriculum.
Author Biography
Dr. Laura Main has worked in elementary education for over 20 years. She has served as a mathematics specialist and a school administrator. Dr. Main holds an Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership from Western Connecticut State University. She also has a C.A.S. degree in educational leadership from Sacred Heart University, a M.S. in early childhood and elementary education from Bank Street College, and a B.A. in English from Cornell University.
