How It Works!

	HOW TO DO "ONLINE WORKOUTS"  How to Log In & Select Workouts (video) How to use Video Tutorials (video) How to use CSM Workouts (video)    1)  Have paper ready to write answers   2)  Read Lesson Overview for hints & directions        -print for note-taking     3) or View Video Tutorial         -pause, play, rewind, fast-forward   4) or Practice with Flashcard Workout        -Select number of problems, speed & music        -Write your answers        -Use space bar or "pause" button to pause        -Adjust speed as needed during workout        -Click "FINISH" and check answers    5) Use self-error analysis ("Why did I miss that?") SOMETHING FOR ALL STUDENTS!  Since answers are written, how the workouts are used and what is stressed can be adjusted for each student. CSM allows students to work in "steps" while learning		CLICK BELOW TO TRY A WORKOUT Early Elementary Demo Elementary Level Demo Middle School Level Demo High School Level Demo Write answers on paper ««« (directions on left) latest  CSM "QUICK FIND"  - v11-0905 (.pdf 2pgs) Table of Contents with list of Workouts by CSM Cluster and Workout Number Math "Tool Belt"  (read NCTM article .pdf 1pg) CSM develops vital "math tools" for students: Mental Math Strategies; Paper & Pencil Skills;  and Vocabulary "Automatic Recall" (Federal Math Advisory Final Report Executive Summary .pdf 20pgs)  The research now shows the importance of "automatic recall" (memorization of basic computation  facts and number sense) to Math Education.
	JUST LIKE A MASTERING A VIDEO GAME - As students learn a new game or start a new level, they work in steps, getting better each time.  They learn as they go and build on skills they previously learned. CSM Workouts allow for the same type of permanent learning

Choose by STANDARD Number Sense Algebra Geometry  Measurement Data

Choose by  GRADE LEVEL EE = K - 2 Basics E = Elementary = 3-5 M = Middle School = 6-8 MH = Middle / HS = 7-12

Choose by  WORKOUT # Workout 7-2 means CSM Disk 7, Lesson #2

Choose by "WHAT's MY CLASS DOING" Read what the teacher has entered to  work on outside of classroom

Getting Rid of Math "Crutches" State & National Standards stress the basic principle of NUMBER SENSE and ESTIMATION as vital for student success. Every standard stresses using all methods: Mental Paper & Pencil Calculators Common Sense Math is designed to promote number sense and move students away from crutches (fingers, charts, grids, calculators, etc.) If we don't, they risk being dependent on them forever. Developing skills that will help students in real-life situations, is a critical component of their education.

What is Math really ? ? ? determining a pattern proving a hypothesis understanding the Math Theory creating a set of steps knowing the rule developing a short-cut, then moving on Do enough percent problems like 20% of $40.00 and a pattern develops, creating a set of steps or rules. Over time, you'll see one or more "short-cuts". Then, the problem becomes an easier problem like .20 x 40. At some point, you don't need paper & pencil or a calculator to do this problem, you'll use your "short-cuts". There are many possible ways to solve the above problem mentally. With practice and the right tool, you'll find your way.