Harcourt School Publishers Math Advantage: Chapter Book Grade K 1999
Math Advantage Series
What’s inside...
The 'Harcourt School Publishers Math Advantage: Chapter Book Grade K 1999' by Harcourt Brace is an educational resource designed to introduce kindergarten students to fundamental math concepts. The book is structured into chapters that cover a variety of topics suitable for young learners, such as counting, shapes, patterns, measurement, and basic addition and subtraction. Through engaging activities, colorful illustrations, and easy-to-understand explanations, the book aims to build a strong mathematical foundation and foster a love for math in early learners. It also includes practice exercises to reinforce the concepts taught and to enhance the students' problem-solving skills.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
192 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What shapes did you recognize in the story?
Can you think of a time when you used counting to help you with something?
How did the characters in the book solve their problem using math?
What was your favorite part of the book and why?
If you could create your own math adventure, what would it look like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, glance through the book and ask your child to predict what math concepts might appear.
While reading, pause to ask your child how they would solve the problems presented to the characters.
Relate the mathematical situations in the book to real-life scenarios that your child might encounter, such as sharing treats or counting toys.
After reading, have a drawing session where your child can illustrate their favorite part of the book or an original math adventure.
Encourage your child to explain their thinking as they answer the questions, which helps reinforce their understanding and confidence in using math skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Introduction to basic math concepts
Explanation: The book simplifies complex mathematical ideas into easy-to-understand concepts suitable for kindergarten children, such as counting and basic addition.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these foundational math skills in everyday activities like counting objects, understanding quantities during shopping, or sharing items among friends, helping them in early academic success.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Through engaging chapter stories, children are introduced to problems that can be solved using mathematical thinking, which encourages an analytical approach.
Real-World Application: This promotes logical thinking and problem-solving in real-life situations, such as figuring out how to divide snacks equally or determining the number of steps needed to reach a destination.
Example Lesson: The value of learning through stories
Explanation: The book uses storytelling to make abstract math concepts more concrete and relatable to young learners.
Real-World Application: This technique helps children understand and remember mathematical concepts more effectively, which can boost their confidence and enthusiasm in learning new things in and out of school.