Old dogs, new math: homework help for puzzled parents

Preparation: Introduction

The big questions

Math props for moms and dads

Math language

A year-by-year summary

Arithmetic and how it has changed: Numbers and place value

Addition and subtraction: mental methods

Addition and subtraction: paper-and-pencil methods

Simple multiplication and tables

Multiplication beyond tables

Division

Beyond arithmetic: Fractions, percentages and decimals

Shapes, symmetry and angles

Measuring

Data analysis and probability

Calculator math

Big ideas for small people

Questions...and answers: Questions that your 11-year-old might encounter: Part 1: Calculators not allowed

Part 2: Calculators are allowed

Answers to questions that your 11-year-old might encounter

Part 1: Calculators not allowed

Part 2: Calculators are allowed

Answers to test yourself questions

And finally ...

Dos and don'ts

Glossary.