Product Overview
Progress in Mathematics , now in its sixth decade of user-proven success, is a complete basal mathematics program. Written by experienced teacher - authors, it integrates a traditional course of study and today's academic standards with the most up-to-date methods of teaching. Progress in Mathematics is designed to meet the individual needs of all learners. Teachers who use this book come to understand that students may progress as quickly as they can or as slowly as they must. In grade five, the concept of fractions and decimals will be further developed, and your fifth-grader will use all four operations with these number types. There will also be an increased emphasis on algebraic thinking. Other topics that are studied include: statistics, geometry, measurement, probability, percents, and proportion. Special attention is given to critical thinking, problem-solving, mental math, and journalizing.
