“What is a fraction?” asked Denise Pusateri, JPS mathematics coordinator, to a group of fifth and sixth grade teachers. The question may seem to have an easy answer but with the new Common Core ...

Under the Common Core State Standards in mathematics, fractions instruction extends across grades 3 through 6, with operations being taught after students have a firm understanding of where fractions ...

As their assignments become more complicated, you might start to feel that your child's math homework is outpacing your comfort level. Continue to review math materials with him before class and ...