Gary Robert Muschla and Judith A. Muschla - Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades 3-5

An Observation: Students who learn basic math concepts and skills in the early grades generally do well in math in the upper grades. This is not surprising because understanding higher math skills arises from a solid understanding of the basics.

Selected Works

Vocabulary

McGraw-Hill Education: Vocabulary, Second Edition, Grades 3-5

The second edition of this book adds new lessons to the original edition, expanding its scope and value with new vocabulary words. Written by Gary.

McGraw-Hill Education: Vocabulary, Third Edition, Grades 6-8

The new edition of this book retains all of the lessons and valued features of the first edition, while extending its scope with new lessons and vocabulary words. Written by Gary.

For Math Teachers

Algebra Teacher's Activities Kit, Second Edition, Grades 6-12

The second edition of this resource contains 150 activities that support algebra in the Common Core Math Standards. Written by Gary, Judy, and Erin.

Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades 3-5

This resource contains more than 100 activities that support the Common Core for grades 3-5. Written by Gary, Judy, and Erin.

Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades 6-8

This resource contains over 100 activities directly linked to the Math Standards for grades 6-8. Written by Gary, Judy, and Erin.

Math Starters! 5- to 10-Minute Activities Aligned with the Common Core Math Standards, Second Edition, Grades 6-12

The second edition of this resource contains 662 problems, many aligned with the Common Core Math Standards. Written by Gary, Judy, and Erin.

Hands-on Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Second Edition, Grades 6-12

The second edition of this resource contains 60 projects designed to help students apply math concepts and skills to solving a wide variety of problems across the curriculum. Written by Gary and Judy.

Fiction

The Sea Fox

Arriving on the buccaneer island of Tortuga as a captive of the bold pirate captain Jon Norsturm, Kath Ellis expects to find the worst of humanity. Instead, she and Jon find love. But just as they embrace their love for each other, the harsh realities of their world threaten to destroy any hope for their future. Written by Gary.

Shore Love

When Melanie Kurtis returns to Beach Isle, she never imagines that Tom Madisen would still be waiting for her. Her first and only love, she hasn’t seen him for eight years. But even as their feelings for each other quickly reawaken, Melanie must confront the reason she left Tom in the past or she’ll lose him again, this time forever. Written by Gary.

The Christmas Wishing Well

When Dan Reynolds arrives in town, Jenna Mason never expects to fall in love with him. But just as their love dawns, she makes a terrible mistake that brings her to the brink of losing Dan forever. Her last chance to save their love is a Christmas wishing well. Written by Gary.

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Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades 3-5

Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades 3-5 contains information, teaching strategies, and activities that support instruction for the Common Core Math Standards for these grade levels. The activities in this book focus on application of concepts or skills, demonstration of mathematical understanding, and critical thinking. They provide students with opportunities to collaborate with other students, utilize technology, and share ideas about math orally and in writing. (Published by Jossey-Bass, 2014)