About
Thinking Strategies for Mastering Math® was established in 1991 to significantly enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics for kindergarten through third grade educators and their students.
Who We Are
Jean Valer and Jane Haught, authors of Thinking Strategies for Mastering Math® along with Dr. David Harpster, mathematics professor serving as a consultant, have written research-validated classroom ready materials that are known for their practicality.
Jean and Jane are respected authors of elementary textbooks focusing on clear and accurate terminology and hands-on modeling for developing concepts.
Concepts developed are from:
Research Validated Studies
State Standards - Those drawn up by individual states.
Example: North Dakota State StandardsCommon Core State Standards for Mathematics - pages 9 - 32
Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, 2000
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide elementary educators with the methodology for teaching fundamental math concepts deemed important by Common Core State Standards, State Standards, 2017, Principals and Standards of School Mathematics, 2000, and research.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is to be recognized by elementary educators as their first choice for professional development workshops and classroom ready materials for teaching mathematics.