Math Makes Sense - Pearson WNCP Edition, K-9
Delivery
Blended (Print & Digital)
Provincial Listings
WNCP
Province
Manitoba, British Columbia, Nunavut, Yukon, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Alberta
Imprint
Pearson Canada
Show your students that Math Makes Sense! With math textbooks spanning from kindergarten to Grade 9, Math Makes Sense WNCP provides a balanced and flexible approach to instruction and a consistency of language and format as students and teachers move from grade to grade.
The scaffolded lesson plans and differentiation used throughout Math Makes Sense allow for educators to reach all learners and promote understanding through problem-based learning. In addition, the research-based nature of this product ensures classroom applicability - Math Makes Sense is based on the most current mathematics research, and has proven its classroom functionality through extensive testing across schools in Canada.
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Features and Benefits
- The Math Makes Sense WNCP program empowers students for mathematical success while providing unparalleled teacher support. Features and benefits of this K - 9 math resource include:
- Engaging Learners – Meaningful and relevant contexts engage student in fun math activities that connect math with the real world and support the development of deeper understanding
- Reaching Every Student – Math Makes Sense offers a highly readable text, a predictable three-part lesson model, and instructional strategies for addressing individual student needs
- Problem-Solving Success – The exploratory problem-based approach provides students with the tools and experiences necessary to develop the flexible thinking needed to become lifelong problem solvers
- Powerful Assessment – An ongoing assessment tool that supports evaluation of learning to inform instruction, support intervention and provincial requirements
- Consistent Lesson Model – The consistent three-part lesson model supports the development of deeper understanding, giving students the foundation they need for success in higher levels of mathematics
- Purposeful Practice – Students build confidence and enhance achievement as they share personal strategies, develop procedural fluency, and apply and consolidate their learning
Browse through more of the Math Makes Sense features and benefits on the Preview Products page.
Implementation
Welcome to Math Makes Sense WNCP Edition Implementation Support! Our new model to support the successful implementation of Math Makes Sense WNCP Edition features…
For Teachers – support on demand!
Reflections on Research in School Mathematics Package*
This document supports school-based professional learning communities that focus on effective research-based mathematics instruction.
Implementation Matters: A Resource for Leaders*
This resource is specifically designed for District Leaders, Administrators and Consultants, and includes a print publication and a CD of presentations and line masters that are referenced in it. Together, they support valuable professional learning by looking at current research, providing questions for reflection, and promoting dialogue between leaders and teachers. The five sections of the resource are:
- Reflections on Research
- Building Capacity: Exploring Beliefs and Understandings
- Facilitator Activities to Support Orientation Sessions
- Differentiated Instruction
- Looking into Classrooms
- References and Further Reading
For more information about this resource, please contact your local sales representative.
Related Materials
Manipulatives
Mathematics Makes Sense Manipulatives Kits, organized by grade, are customized to match the classroom resource Pearson Math Makes Sense - WNCP Edition. Click here to view details.
Little Books and Lap Books
A collection of visually stimulating texts designed to introduce and revisit math concepts from your curriculum during guided, independent and home reading. Click here to view details.
Literacy Lists
In each Pearson Math Makes Sense WNCP Edition teacher guide (or ProGuide), there is a list of recommended books to enrich your mathematics classroom.
Manipulatives Lists
In each Pearson Math Makes Sense WNCP Edition teacher guide (or ProGuide), you will find a complete list of essential materials for your classroom. These lists are also available here:
For your convenience, each grade also has a custom-built kit of essential manipulatives. For more information:
- See the complete lists of components for these customized Manipulative Kits.
Books Description
Unit titles at this grade are:
- Exploring Patterns
- Exploring Numbers
- Exploring Geometry and Measurement
- Numbers to 10
Big Math Book
This visually appealing and and engaging resource provides, for selected lessons in each unit, a whole-class focus for shared experiences and activity.
Available as a large, stand-alone laminated flip-book, or in an electronic version on CD-ROM, for use with digital presentation tools.
Audio CD
Number chants, rhymes and songs that extend and support your math lesson!
Teacher Guide and CD-ROM
This Teacher's Guide and CD-ROM contain comprehensive teaching, planning and assessment notes for every lesson correlated to your curriculum. The modular format keeps all of your blackline masters in one place. It contains practical strategies for building a community of learners in your classroom.
Unit titles at this grade are:
- Patterning
- Representing Numbers to 20
- Addition and Subtraction to 12
- Measurement
- Reading, Writing, Counting to 100
- Geometry
- Addition and Subtraction to 20
Student Edition
The student book provides an opportunity for children to record their learning, practice, reinforce and apply key mathematics concepts. The illustrations and contexts are designed to engage the primary student.
Now available on CD, for use with digital presentation tools. It is also available on the Big Math Book CD.
Big Math Book
This visually appealing and engaging resource is for selected lessons in each unit it provides a whole-class focus for shared experiences and activities.
It is available in three formats:
- A large, stand alone, laminated, full-colour flip-book
OR - A projectable version on CD for use with digital presentation tools (includes the student e-book)
OR - A projectable and printable version on CD (includes the student e-book)
Audio CD
Number chants, rhymes and songs that extend and support your math lesson!
Teacher Guide and CD-ROM
This Teacher's Guide and CD-ROM contain comprehensive teaching, planning and assessment notes for every lesson correlated to your curriculum. The modular format keeps all of your blackline masters in one place. It contains practical strategies for building a community of learners in your classroom.
Student Edition
The student book provides an opportunity for children to record their learning, practice, reinforce and apply key mathematics concepts. The illustrations and contexts are designed to engage the primary student.
Also available on CD, in projectable or printable/projectable versions. See the Big Math Book for package options.
Big Math Book
This visually appealing and engaging resource is for selected lessons in each unit it provides a whole-class focus for shared experiences and activities. It is available in three formats:
- A large, stand alone, laminated, full-colour flip-book
OR - A projectable version on CD (also contains the student e-book)
OR - A printable and projectable version on CD (also contains the student e-book)
Audio CD
Number chants, rhymes and songs that extend and support your math lesson!
Teacher Guide and CD-ROM
This Teacher's Guide and CD-ROM contain comprehensive teaching, planning and assessment notes for every lesson correlated to your curriculum. The modular format keeps all of your blackline masters in one place. It contains practical strategies for building a community of learners in your classroom.
Unit Topics at this level are:
- Patterning
- Numbers to 1000
- Addition and Subtraction
- Measurement
- Fractions
- Geometry
- Data Analysis
- Multiplication and Division
Student Edition
- This full-colour student book features a problem based approach to learning mathematics, a consistent lesson model, fully integrated practice, cumulative reviews, investigations, unit problems, strategies toolkits, games and more.
Available in two formats:
- Hardcover student book
OR - Pearson eText format for home and school access
Practice / Homework Book
This practice and homework book, available in a consumable or reproducible (blackline master) format, provides 2 pages of exercises for each lesson in the student text. A 'Quick Review' supports students who need additional reinforcement. Questions are carefully scaffolded to build student confidence.
Teacher Edition also available.
Unit titles at this grade are:
- Patterns and Equations
- Whole Numbers
- Multiplication and Division Facts
- Measurement
- Fractions and Decimals
- Geometry
- Data Analysis
- Multiplying and Dividing Larger Numbers
Student Edition
- This full-colour student book features a problem based approach to learning mathematics, a consistent lesson model, fully integrated practice, cumulative reviews, investigations, unit problems, strategies toolkits, games and more.
Practice / Homework Book
This practice and homework book, available in a consumable or reproducible (blackline master) format, provides 2 pages of exercises for each lesson in the student text. A 'Quick Review' supports students who need additional reinforcement. Questions are carefully scaffolded to build student confidence. Teacher's Edition also available.
ProGuide
This ProGuide offers in print and electronic format (DVD and CD-ROM):
- Mathematics Background for the unit
- Curriculum Overview
- Planning for Instruction
- Planning for Assessment
- Suggestions for additional activities
- Editable blackline masters.
Within the unit module, each lesson is supported with complete teaching notes and assessment support.
Unique to the ProGuide DVD are interviews with leading educators discussing the 'Big Ideas' in mathematics as well as providing background information in 'Unit Talks'. Authentic classroom video modeling lessons that use 'problem-based' learning, will provide teachers with a professional learning experience seldom seen before.
The DVD can be used with 'whiteboard' technology to support whole class instruction because the student text pages are provided in electronic format.
- Patterns and Equations
- Whole Numbers
- Multiplying ad Dividing Whole Numbers
- Measurement
- Fractions and Decimals
- Geometry
- Statistics and Probability
- Transformations
Student Edition
- This full-colour student book features a problem based approach to learning mathematics, a consistent lesson model, fully integrated practice, cumulative reviews, investigations, unit problems, strategies toolkits, games and more.
Available in two formats:
- Hardcover student book
OR - Pearson eText format for home and school access
Practice / Homework Book
This practice and homework book, available in a consumable or reproducible (blackline master) format, provides 2 pages of exercises for each lesson in the student text. A 'Quick Review' supports students who need additional reinforcement. Questions are carefully scaffolded to build student confidence. Teacher's Edition also available.
Unit titles at this grade are:
- Relations and Equations
- Integers
- Fractions, Decimals, and Percent
- Measurement
- Operations with Fractions
- Equations
- Data Analysis
- Geometry
Student Edition
This student book meets the needs of the adolescent learner with its open page design and appropriate reading level. A consistent three-part lesson model supports problem based learning which helps students gain a deep understanding of math and become lifelong problem solvers.
Practice/Homework Book
Offers a balance of review and extra practice to reinforce key skills for each lesson in the student text. In addition there are engaging puzzles and games, activating prior knowledge exercises, and literacy activities for each unit in the student text. Teacher Edition also available.
Math Learn EveryWare Package (print and e-book)
Developed in partnership with the Alberta Distributed Learning Branch
This package combines the student book with an e-version of the Pearson Math Makes Sense 7 WNCP Edition student book, which contains additional interactive content to provide a flexible and versatile resource for use with a computer, LCD project, or interactive whiteboard.
By linking images of the student text to multimedia elements, Learn EveryWare supports distributed learning and individually-paced instruction in the following environments:
- Distance Learning
- Classroom Teaching
- Home Schooling
For school and district licenses, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-361-6128.
Unit titles at this grade are:
- Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
- Integers
- Operations with Fractions
- Measuring Prisms and Cylinders
- Percent, Ratio and Rate
- Linear Equations and Graphing
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Geometry
Student Edition
- This student book meets the needs of the adolescent learner with its open page design and appropriate reading level. A consistent three-part lesson model supports problem based learning which helps students gain a deep understanding of math and become lifelong problem solvers.
Available in two formats:
- Hardcover student book
OR - Pearson eText format for home and school access
Practice / Homework Book
Offers a balance of review and extra practice to reinforce key skills for each lesson in the student text. In addition there are engaging puzzles and games, activating prior knowledge exercises, and literacy activities for each unit in the student text. Teacher Edition also available.
ProGuide
This ProGuide offers in print and electronic format (DVD and CD-ROM) Mathematics Background for the unit, Curriculum Overview, Planning for Instruction, Planning for Assessment, suggestions for additional activities, and a comprehensive set of editable blackline masters. Within the unit module, each lesson is supported with complete teaching notes and assessment support.
Unique to the ProGuide DVD are interviews with leading educators discussing the 'Big Ideas' in mathematics as well as providing background information in 'Unit Talks'. Authentic classroom video modeling lessons that use 'problem-based' learning, will provide teachers with a professional learning experience seldom seen before. The DVD can be used with 'whiteboard' technology to support whole class instruction because the student text pages are provided in electronic format.
ExamView Extra Practice and Test Generator CD-ROM
Using ExamViewTM technology, you can create custom pretests, chapter, unit, and end-of-year tests, plus practice worksheets and study guides. Access and edit from a large question bank featuring multiple-choice, short answer, true/false questions, and more.
Unit titles at this grade are:
- Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
- Integers
- Operations with Fractions
- Measuring Prisms and Cylinders
- Percent, Ratio and Rate
- Linear Equations and Graphing
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Geometry
Student Edition
- This student book meets the needs of the adolescent learner with its open page design and appropriate reading level. A consistent three-part lesson model supports problem based learning which helps students gain a deep understanding of math and become lifelong problem solvers.
Available in two formats:
- Hardcover student book
OR - Pearson eText format for home and school access
Practice / Homework Book
Offers a balance of review and extra practice to reinforce key skills for each lesson in the student text. In addition there are engaging puzzles and games, activating prior knowledge exercises, and literacy activities for each unit in the student text. Teacher Edition also available.
ProGuide
This ProGuide offers in print and electronic format (DVD and CD-ROM) Mathematics Background for the unit, Curriculum Overview, Planning for Instruction, Planning for Assessment, suggestions for additional activities, and a comprehensive set of editable blackline masters. Within the unit module, each lesson is supported with complete teaching notes and assessment support.
Unique to the ProGuide DVD are interviews with leading educators discussing the 'Big Ideas' in mathematics as well as providing background information in 'Unit Talks'. Authentic classroom video modeling lessons that use 'problem-based' learning, will provide teachers with a professional learning experience seldom seen before. The DVD can be used with 'whiteboard' technology to support whole class instruction because the student text pages are provided in electronic format.
ExamView Extra Practice and Test Generator CD-ROM
Using ExamViewTM technology, you can create custom pretests, chapter, unit, and end-of-year tests, plus practice worksheets and study guides. Access and edit from a large question bank featuring multiple-choice, short answer, true/false questions, and more.
By Grade 9, students are developing greater independence as learners and will find more examples, practice and other supports for working on their own.
In addition to lesson supports, students will find features in the text that promote their development from a coached learner to a self-sufficient learner.
NEW! The French translation of the Grade 9 Student Edition is now available for order!
Student Edition
At this level, the student text matures in appearance and offers students practical aids that support increased independent use of the book and greater ownership of learning.
Available in two formats:
- A hardcover student book (French translation coming January 2010)
- Pearson eText for home and school access
Preparation and Practice Book
This resource provides a scaffolded approach to support students who need additional reinforcement for key methods.
Teacher Edition also available.
Together: A Combined Grades Resource
These Together resources provide practical suggestions for planning and teaching combined grades.
Background Notes outline three general lesson approaches and specific unit suggestions identify a day-to-day unit plan with:
- Recommended lesson approaches
- Notes for specific activities
- Homework assignments from the unit
Download a preview sampler of a combined Grades 3 & 4 Lesson Plan:
Unit 1 - Patterns (PDF 23 pages, 179kb)
Virtual Samples
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