Basic Math Skills Rescue, Part 1 : Math Essentials : 9780578817712 : 0578817713 : 08 Jan 2021 : The Critical Foundations of Algebra There are three clusters of essential math skills that all students need to learn and master. These are the foundational skills that will gradually lead children to algebra. Students need to have a strong understanding of these topics. These skills are aptly called the Critical Foundations of Algebra. Students need to fully understand these skills conceptually. They need to be able to compute accurately with them. They need to be able to apply them to problem solving. Automatic recall of number facts is also vitally important. The concepts, computation, problem solving, and recall of facts are mutually supportive of one another. The Critical Foundations of Algebra Whole Numbers. Fractions and decimals, including percents, integers and positive and negative fractions and decimals. Some aspects of measurement and geometry. With a strong bac