Struggling to understand their young child’s math homework may be a challenge parents didn’t see coming. Elementary mathematics is taught dramatically differently than it was when most adults were in school, and this can be stressful for parents trying to help their children complete assignments or practice skills at home. Deciphering terms like decomposition, area models, and partial quotients is daunting for those used to simply “borrowing” and “carrying.” These latter, outdated phrases lack meaning and are merely a set of steps, while students today are challenged to understand what’s behind each procedure. Kreisberg and Beyranevand provide a much-needed resource that helps parents and caregivers navigate the changing world of elementary math. Each developmental stage is clearly explained, from early numeracy and counting, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, to fractions and beyond. In the final chapters, readers will even find engaging ways to support mathematical thinking at home and to make “math an everyday part of your life.” With this book as a guide, parents and children can now discover the world of mathematics together in a truly meaningful way.
