Old Dogs, New Math

Old Dogs, New Math
By Mike Eastaway and Rob Askew

“Can you help me with my math homework?” If, like most parents, this question fills you with a sense of dread (or even panic), then this is the book for you.

So much for the “good old days” when elementary students simply memorized their times tables and struggled through long division. Today, students are expected not just to find the right answer, but also to choose the best method for doing so—and to explain why it works.

On top of that, students are learning new strategies—even for basic arithmetic—that look foreign to many parents: What are open number lines, decomposing and nets, and how do you multiply on a grid?
If your attempts to help your child are met with “That’s not how the teacher does it,” then it’s time to take the stress out of math homework. Old Dogs, New Math is your guide to:

• Number lines, place value and negative numbers
• Long multiplication and division
• Fractions, percentages and decimals
• Shapes, symmetry and angles
• Data analysis, probability and chance

Complete with sample questions, examples of children’s errors, and over 25 games and activities, Old Dogs, New Math will not only demystify math, but also help you and your child discover math all around you—and have fun doing it!

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Sue Scheff: Parent Summer Reading

A Parents' Guide to the Middle School Years

By Joe Bruzzese, MA

After finishing this terrific book, it will now be passed to my sister. Why? My niece will be entering Middle School and I think this book is priceless for every parent that has a child making that big and challenging step into Middle School.

The author, Joe Bruzzese, reminds me of the difficult times my kids went through, and I wish I had a book like this back then. Today's parents may have more challenges (or different from generations ago), however they also are fortunate to have more resources such as books like this one.

From dealing with your child's initial day of a new school and schedule, to how to help organize your child's studies (even discussing productive and effective ways to purchase your school supplies) from that dreadful fear of P.E. and changing in the locker room for the first time. This guide will also help a parent find a sound balance between academics and the importance of balancing school activities.

I could go on and on, if you do have a child entering Middle School, this is a great summer reading for you! As a bonus to this book, Joe Bruzzese offers several pages of valuable resources dedicated to giving parents more information on parenting today.

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Sue Scheff: Parents Guide to Middle School Years

By Joe Bruzzese

This fantastic book will hit the book shelves this week! Order on Amazon today - place the title in the Amazon Box on the side of the Blog.

Because today's children seem to grow up so fast, middle school has become the new high school. Concerns about homework, social issues, technology, and emotional health confront parents earlier than they would like or expect. Educator and parent Joe Bruzzese offers practical, empowering help for parents along with guidelines for their children, such as rules for using cell phones and tips for productive parent-teacher relationships.

This streamlined guide helps parents and their families move toward the goal of not just surviving, but thriving in the middle school years.

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Sue Scheff: Middle School Survival Kit

Featuring real kids talking about real issues, this Emmy award-winning Connect With Kids series helps inspire communication between parents and their children about the challenges, pressures and influences every pre-teen faces. Making it easier to talk to your Middle-Schooler about today’s tough issues, this Middle School Survival Kit contains programs covering these timely topics: Internet Dangers, Drugs & Alcohol, Dating & Sex, Anxiety & Depression.