There is a one-page Math Activity preceding each of 34 sections of the text. These Math Activities are optional and may be used for small group instruction, homework, or ideas for designing an elementary school mathematics activity. A Manipulative Kit of colored card stock materials is available for use with the activities and is packaged with each text, if requested by the instructor.

Manipulative Kit   ISBN 0072427086
This kit has the following commonly used manipulatives, each with corresponding containers: Pattern Block Pieces, Color Tiles, Attribute Pieces, Red and Black Tiles, Base Five Pieces, Base Ten Pieces, Fraction Bars, Polygons for Tessellations, and Spinners for Simulations.

• Introduce concepts through inductive-type activities which precede the introduction of definitions and rules
• Introduce prospective teachers to activities that develop concepts and mathematical thinking
• Illustrate methods of teaching mathematics which are recommended by the NCTM Standards
• Encourage looking for patterns and forming conjectures
• Provide opportunities for students to express their thinking in writing
• Familiarize students with some of the common manipulatives found in schools
• Introduce activities that can be adapted to the elementary school curriculum