PART ONE: MAKING MATH STARTERS A PART OF YOUR PROGRAM.

The Value of Math Starters.

Starting Class with a math Starter.

Purpose and Value of a Math-starter Notebook.

The Value of Written Explanations

Cooperative Problem-solving Using Math Starters.

Organizing Teams for Problem-solving.

How to Set Up Teams for Cooperative Math Starters.

The Value of Sharing and Discussion.

Using Problem-solving Strategies.

Evaluation.

A Final Word.

PART TWO: MATH STARTERS.

Section 1. Whole Numbers: Theory and Operations.

Section 2. Fractions, Decimals, and Percents.

Section 3. Measurement.

Section 4. Geometry.

Section 5. Algebra.

Section 6. Potpourri.

Answer Keys.