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Alpha

Addition and Subtraction for Single-Digit Numbers and Other Topics

Alpha focuses on building a strong foundation for the concepts of single-digit addition and subtraction. We use systematic teaching strategies to help your student commit addition and subtraction facts to memory.

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Sample Lesson

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  • Lesson 01: Place Value and the Manipulatives
  • Lesson 02: Counting to 20
  • Lesson 03: Unit Bars
  • Lesson 04: Addition: Symbols, +0
  • Lesson 05: Addition: +1, Commutative Property
  • Lesson 06: Counting to 100, Skip Counting by 10
  • Lesson 07: Addition: +2
  • Lesson 08: Solve for an Unknown
  • Lesson 09: Addition: +9, Mental Math
  • Lesson 10: Addition: +8
  • Lesson 11: Shapes: Circles and Triangles; Skip Counting by 2
  • Lesson 12: Addition: Doubles
  • Lesson 13: Rectangles, Squares; Skip Counting by 5
  • Lesson 14: Addition: Doubles +1; Associative Property
  • Lesson 15: Addition: Making 10
  • Lesson 16: Addition: Making 9
  • Lesson 17: Addition of the Extras: 3 + 5, 4 + 7, 5 + 7
  • Lesson 18: Introduction to Subtraction
  • Lesson 19: Subtraction: –1 and –0
  • Lesson 20: Subtraction: –2
  • Lesson 21: Subtraction: –9
  • Lesson 22: Subtraction: –8
  • Lesson 23: Subtraction: Doubles
  • Lesson 24: Subtraction: Making 10
  • Lesson 25: Subtraction: Making 9
  • Lesson 26: Subtraction: Extras
  • Lesson 27: Subtraction by 7, or Adding Up by 3
  • Lesson 28: Subtraction by 6, or Adding Up by 4
  • Lesson 29: Subtraction by 5, or Adding Up by 5
  • Lesson 30: Subtraction by 3 and 4
  • Appendix A: Telling Time: Minutes
  • Appendix B: Telling Time: Hours

Sample Lesson

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Placement

Your student may be ready for Alpha if they can:

  • Accurately count up to 9
  • Associate a number with a given quantity of objects
  • Write the numerals 0 to 9
  • Follow simple directions
  • Engage in a lesson with an instructor for about 15 minutes
  • Work to commit addition and subtraction facts to memory
  • Persevere at a task until new skills are mastered

Math-U-See’s placement tools are designed to help ensure proper initial placement and will give you a clear indication if your student is ready for Alpha.

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The Four-Step Approach

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Prepare for the lesson

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the new concept

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Practice for mastery

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Alpha Products

What do I need? Set Student Workbook and Tests Instruction Manual Online Instruction with Video Manipulatives

What do I need?

To successfully complete the Alpha level, you will need:

  • Instruction Manual — includes detailed instructions and solutions
  • Instructional lesson videos — available streaming online or on DVD
  • Student Workbook — includes Lesson Practice, Systematic Review, and Application and Enrichment worksheets
  • Test booklet
  • Integer Block Kit

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Alpha Set

Empower your student with this comprehensive set designed to provide everything you need to get started in the Primer level of Math-U-See. The Alpha Set is ideal for instructors who are new to Math-U-See or do not own any of the components necessary for the Alpha level. It comes complete with every component necessary for instruction, including:

  • Instruction Manual with complete solutions
  • Lifetime Access to Online Instruction with Video
  • Student Workbook
  • Tests booklet
  • Integer Block Kit

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Alpha Set

Student Workbook and Tests

Equip your student with the materials they need to take their learning to the next level. The Alpha Student Workbook and Tests features just the student resources and is ideal for learning environments where the instructor already owns the Integer Block Kit, Instruction Manual, and lesson videos, and the student needs only the consumable materials.

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Alpha Student Pack

Instruction Manual

The Alpha Instruction Manual includes the resources instructors need to teach this level and is ideal for instructors who already own the Integer Block Kit, have access to the instruction videos, and whose students have the Student Workbook and Tests booklet.

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Alpha Instruction Manual

Online Instruction with Video

Conveniently access the instruction videos you need to complete the Alpha level of Math-U-See. The user-friendly Digital Toolbox is easy to access and navigate so you and your student can effortlessly stream instruction videos and monitor progress. You’ll also enjoy the online Instruction Manual, lesson solutions, Skip Count Songs, and Math-U-See virtual manipulatives. The Alpha Online Instruction with Video makes digital Demme Learning resources available from the convenience of your phone, laptop, tablet, or any device equipped with a web browser.

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Instructional videos can also be purchased on DVD.

Alpha Online Instruction With Video

Integer Block Kit

Build the joy of math with the Math-U-See manipulative blocks. The Integer Block Kit is a 133-piece set that helps students visualize abstract concepts and create mental images that serve as a bridge to mastery. Deepen understanding, increase retention, and make math more interesting for students of all ages with these functional and fun blocks for math.

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Integer Block Kit
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