How It Works!

HOW TO DO "ONLINE WORKOUTS" Choose a Workout Read Lesson Overview (optional) View Video Tutorial (optional) Select Number of Problems, Speed & Music Number paper and write your answers Use space bar or "pause" key to pause. Adjust speed as needed during workout Click "FINISH" and check answers Use Self-Error Analysis ("Why did I miss that?") Record how you did on Checklist.

CLICK BELOW TO TRY Tutorials and WorkOuts Elementary Level Demo Middle School Level Demo High School Level Demo Click to View & Print Personal Prescription Checklist keep track of workouts and how you do. Math "Tool Belt"  (read NCTM article). CSM is a resource to develop vital "math tools" for students: Mental Math Skills; Paper & Pencil Skills; Correct Calculator Use; and Vocabulary

Choose by STANDARD Number Sense Algebra Geometry / Measurement Data

Choose by GRADE LEVEL EE = K - 2 Basics E = Elementary = 3-5 M = Middle School = 6-8 MH = Middle / HS = 7-12

Choose by CLASSROOM DVD WORKOUT Workout 7-2 means Disk 7, Lesson #2

Choose by WHAT's MY CLASS DOING? With "Online Access" teachers communicate with parents about what's being worked on in class

HINTS FOR DOING WORKOUTS: Fold paper into columns - do several on one page Get as many in each section of 5 as you can Use a VIDEO GAME MENTALLY A Challenge makes it FUN Don’t “master” all levels the 1st time Be determined, stick with it Get better, a little further each time you do it Do over & over, you'll see & feel progress REQUIRES Concentration & Repetition Still challeging later - use to review & refresh skills Bored? Frutstrated? Adjust speed, make it work for you Writing answers promotes good problem solving steps

How do you learn skills, permanently? -To learn permanently, research says you need to concentrate on & repeat skills. (details .pdf file) -There are never enough mental math, number sense problems in the textbook, and worksheets don't create the sense of urgency needed to develop number sense skills. -CSM Workouts move from problem to problem, automaticlly, to create urgency. -Students write answers on paper, further promoting good problem solving skills - See it, Think It, Write It, and Move On to the next step.

Getting Rid of Math "Crutches" The State & National Standards stress the basic principle of NUMBER SENSE as vital for students. Every standard stresses using all methods: Mental Paper & Pencil Calculators Math Models Common Sense Math is designed to promote number sense and move students away from crutches (fingers, charts, grids, calculators, etc.) If they don't, they risk being dependent on them forever. Developing skills that will help students in real-life situations, is a critical component of their education.

What is Math really ? ? ? determining a pattern proving a hypothesis understanding the Math Theory creating a set of steps knowing the rule developing a short-cut, then moving on Do enough percent problems like 20% of $40.00 and a pattern develops, creating a set of steps or rules. Over time, you'll see one or more "short-cuts". Then, the problem becomes an easier problem like .20 x 40. At some point, you don't need paper & pencil or a calculator to do this problem, you'll use your "short-cuts". There are many possible ways to solve the above problem mentally. With practice and the right tool, you'll find your way.