Glencoe Math Strengths
Teaching guide is manageable
Vocab is explicit
Glossary is part of the book
Pre-assessment (Am I ready)
Real World Problem Solving leveled
Lesson was broken into guided practice and independent practice, kids could see the standards.
Chapter tests had various forms/ multiple tests on same content so you could reteach then reassess
Potential for online resources
Editable blackline masters available online, even and odd problems were differentiated on the page
Foldables, open ended hot problems
Online fact practice that is fun and kids can time or not time themselves
Review and fluency built in chapters
Match CCSS benchmarks for fluency
Reflection encouraged as a graphic model, self-tracking, video access at home/ parents could watch video, can access the video online at home of teaching, Exam View
