Alpha Mathematics Grades 1–5 promotes the importance of mathematical literacy and differentiated learning. Teachers can personalize their instructional approach to how each student learns most effectively by using the fun and engaging Multiple Intelligence Activities, Differentiated Practices, Multiple Mathematical Strategies, Games, Projects, and Activities.
The problem-solving questions in Alpha Math require students to justify their answers in complete sentences, thus reinforcing Math Literacy. Each chapter contains a problem-solving lesson that revolves entirely around problem-solving skills and strategies.
Assessments Book
In addition to a complete set of formative and summative assessments, this book contains the revolutionary Performance Assessment (non-traditional summative assessment) that will track student achievement of each standard required by the CCSS for a given grade level.
Exit Activities
Exit Activities provide a quick spot check of a students’ understanding at the end of the lesson. This can be given to gauge whether or not students are ready for the lesson quiz.
Anchor Activities
Anchor Activities provide a quick and engaging way to get students focused and prime them for the lesson. Students can be given the activities to work on at the beginning of the class, as soon as they are ready to learn. Every activity will help to gauge student readiness for the lesson and can be used as a differentiation tool.
Multiple Intelligence Activities
These activities are a fun and engaging way to immerse students with different learning styles in the concepts of each lesson.
Lesson Plan Book
This offers a complete guide for planning and delivering each lesson: All-in-one information about the resources required, lesson pacing and time: required practices; and procedures. Teachers can use the Lesson Plans in conjunction with the Yearly Plan in the Teacher Guide to align the lesson plans with the school’s academic calendar.
