Math and You for Grades K-5 ©2024
Written by renowned author, Dr. Ron Larson, and his expert authorship team, Math & YOU is a seamless and comprehensive K-5 curriculum with a unique focus on YOU. Math & YOU sparks curiosity and encourages students to make instructional connections that enhance their deeper-level understanding of mathematics and its relevance, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond. The conceptual framework of the program, combined with a focus on math in everyday life and careers, creates passionate mathematics students who are engaged in their own learning journeys.
Built on four fundamental pillars, Math & YOU is purposefully designed to accelerate learning for ALL students, while providing teachers with the tools and support they need to motivate and engage students.
- Conceptual Foundation
- Engaging Content
- Teaching Support
- Innovative Platform
Grades K-5
Authors
Ron Larson, Ph.D.
Ron Larson, Ph.D., is well known as the lead author of a comprehensive and widely used mathematics program that ranges from elementary school through college. He holds the distinction of Professor Emeritus from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, where he taught for nearly 40 years. He received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Colorado. Dr. Larson engages in the latest research and advancements in mathematics education and consistently incorporates key pedagogical elements to ensure focus, coherence, rigor, and student self-reflection.
Laurie Boswell, Ed.D.
Laurie Boswell, Ed.D., is the former Head of School at Riverside School in Lyndonville, Vermont. In addition to authoring textbooks, she provides mathematics consulting and embedded coaching sessions. Dr. Boswell received her Ed.D. from the University of Vermont in 2010. She is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching and later served as president of CPAM. Laurie has taught math to students at all levels, elementary through college. In addition, Laurie has served on the NCTM Board of Directors and as a Regional Director for NCSM. Along with Ron, Laurie has co-authored numerous math programs and has become a popular national speaker.India White, Ed.D.
India White, Ed.D. is a highly regarded speaker, author, and mentor coach who has served as a classroom math teacher, math coach, and Assistant Principal. She is also a Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board Member and serves as their Access and Equity Chair. India’s mission is to bridge the achievement gap by developing effective strategies to incorporate equitable math practices into the classroom.
Nick Lopez, M.A.Ed.
Nick Lopez, M.A.Ed. is a K–8 Mathematics Specialist in Central California, with extensive classroom teaching and math coaching expertise. His inspiration stems from leadership efforts to improve the mathematical experience for all students so that greater opportunities for students’ success in math abound. Nick currently serves on the California Mathematics Council State Board as their membership committee co-Chair.