Overview - PM BASIC MATH WORKBOOK
Pacemaker Basic Math is a comprehensive program that provides a solid,
well-balanced approach to teaching math content and building math skills in
whole numbers, basic arithmetic operations, and mastery of simple geometry and
algebra as it prepares students for the rigors of difficult standards and proficiency
tests.
This program provides educators with tools to meet the needs of diverse classrooms,
keep learning up-to-date and relevant, and create supportive learning environments
for a range of learning styles. Correlated to the NCTM standards, the materials
and techniques used in the program are accessible, predictable, age-appropriate,
and relevant as it bridges the gap between varied abilities of students and
the ladder to success in algebra.
Visual learners and struggling readers are supported with photographs, charts,
graphs, and illustrations, and high-interest projects gear up students for lessons.
BENEFITS
Encourages students to progress at a pace that works for them through
a manageable and consistent format.
Reinforces student comprehension with frequent opportunities to assess
student understanding.
Equips students with the essential skills they need to master word problems
through unique problem solving lessons.
Fosters student success through single-concept lessons and stepped-out
examples.
SKILLS EXPLORED
Understanding Whole Numbers
Adding Whole Numbers
Subtracting Whole Numbers
Multiplying Whole Numbers
Dividing Whole Numbers
More About Numbers
Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Decimals
Percents
Ratios and Proportions
Graphs and Statistics
Customary Measurement
Metric Measurement
Geometry
Integers
Algebra
MATERIALS (sold separately):
Student Edition - Makes great literature accessible by adapting selections
in an attractive, age-appropriate format. This program builds knowledge of cultural
and historical contexts. Comprehension is enhanced with clear design, photos,
and art.
Student Workbook - Fosters content understanding and skill development
and retention through review, reinforcement, and applications, and with extensive
practice correlated to every lesson in the Student Edition.
Teacher's Answer Edition - Included are easily accessible answers and
teaching suggestions right on the student pages; suggestions and tips for diagnosing
and avoiding common errors; point-of-use support to ease classroom management;
suggestions for projects and activities; ESL tips; and annotations to link practice,
assessment, and other support throughout the program.
Teacher's Planning Guide - Correlates to other program resources to
speed lesson planning; provides diagnostic and assessment tools to make it easy
to place students in the program; and targets instruction for diverse learning
styles.
Answer Key - Contains answers for the Student Edition, Student Workbook,
and Classroom Resource Binder.
Classroom Resource Binder - Extend and support lessons with more than
300 reproducible worksheets that parallel the Student Edition. Vocabulary exercises,
frequent assessment through two parallel chapter tests, practice in standardized
test format and cumulative Unit Tests, and concise review with worked-out problems
are included.
Interactive Classroom Resource CD - This supplemental CD offers an easy-to-use
electronic format of the Pacemaker Basic Mathematics Classroom Resource
Binder. With this tool, teachers can speed lesson planning, ease classroom management,
and meet individual student needs. In addition, they can quickly and easily
create, modify, and print practice worksheets, tests, and quizzes through test-generating
software powered by ExamView®*. The Student Study Guide Online provides
extensive practice and review in an interactive format for students to use at
their own pace and with immediate feedback. Also included is an Online Portfolio
to track student progress.
ESL/ELL Teacher's Guide - Highlights ways to modify and optimize teaching techniques with strategies and tips for ESL/ELL students. Offers leveled questions that assess students' comprehension.
ESL/ELL Teacher's Resource Package - Includes ESL/ELL Teacher's Guide
and Teacher's Answer Edition
Classroom Set with Resource Binder - 10 Student Editions and 1 Classroom
Resource Binder.
Classroom Set with Interactive Resource CD - 10 Student Editions and
1 Interactive Classroom Resources.
Inclusion Class Set with Resource Binder- Includes 10 Student
Editions, 2 Teacher's Answer Editions, and 2 Classroom Resource Binders.
Inclusion Class Set with Interactive Resource CD - Includes 10 Student
Editions, 2 Teacher's Answer Editions, and 2 Interactive Classroom Resource
CDs.
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* ExamView® is a test-generator software that you
can easily install on your hard drive to create, modify, and print tests, quizzes,
worksheets, your own questions, and much more, giving you maximum assessment
and practice flexibility.To view a sample of the Interactive
Study Guide Online, visit www.pacemaker-online.com.