Aligned with research-based NCTM standards, Approach & Connect teaches students strategies they can use to approach problem solving. Students connect the math strategies they learn to problems they need to solve.

Every lesson gives students opportunities to:

• Learn specific problem-solving strategies
• Follow step-by-step instruction
• Apply what they learn independently
• Think about their problem-solving choices
• Test themselves

The lesson format:

1. Problem is presented
2. First problem solving strategy is introduced with step-by-step instruction
3. Students practice the first strategy - independently
4. Second problem solving strategy is introduced with step-by-step instruction
5. Students choose the best strategy for them
6. Test-taking practice with end of lesson Test Yourself

Approach and Connect is part of Comprehensive Math Intervention Packages for grades 2-8. See We Also Recommend.

Approach and Connect meets NCTM Curriculum Focal Points. To view NCTM Curriculum Focal Points - Questions and Answers use this quick link http://www.nctm.org/standards/focalpoints.aspx?id=274