Here at [Math]odology we believe math practice should be fun, challenging, and enjoyable. The [Math]odology Splash of Math Practice and Prep workbook is intended for all learning abilities. Spiky, Buzz, and Curly accompany students through a review of and practice with key mathematical concepts learned throughout each grade level so that students are prepared for mastery at the next grade.
The Mathodology Splash of Math second edition has been updated to better align with national standards, ensuring students receive the most relevant and effective practice. Updates may include new games, expanded vocabulary, additional sessions, and more practice opportunities to support learning and mastery.
There are five “sessions” that make up this workbook. Each session contains a review, check for understanding practice questions, a fact fluency component, leveled word problems, and a brain booster challenge.
Our [Math]odology workbooks serve to provide intentional review and quality practice so that students are problem solving, enhancing mathematical understanding, and developing reasoning skills.
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Workbook Features
Grade K workbook features:
Story Connection: At the beginning of each session, the theme of the activities is introduced through a children’s book about math.
Let’s Review: A brief overview of strategies and representations related to each key
mathematical concept within the session.
QR code videos: A video representation of certain concepts discussed in each session.
Let’s Practice: An opportunity for students to apply and practice skills related to the
strategies discussed in Let’s Review.
Say, Draw, and Write: Ways we will practice describing math through words, pictures, symbols, and numbers.
Fluency Review: A review of a specific fluency strategy and accompanying practice
through a game.
Brain Booster: An opportunity for students to build problem solving and reasoning
skills through tasks that involve higher order thinking.
Session Word Problems: A series of leveled word problems at the end of each session
provide ongoing practice using visual models.
Grade 1 - 5 workbook features:
Let’s Review: A brief overview of strategies and representations related to each key mathematical concept within the session.
QR code videos: A video representation of certain concepts and solutions discussed in each session.
Let’s Practice: An opportunity for students to apply and practice skills related to the strategies discussed in the Let’s Review.
Occasional challenge problem within Let’s Practice.
Fluency Review: A review of a specific fluency strategy and accompanying practice through a game.
Brain Booster: An opportunity for students to build problem solving and reasoning skills through tasks that involve higher order thinking.
Session Word Problems: A series of leveled word problems at the end of each session provide ongoing practice using visual models.
Answer Key: Answers provided for all practice questions, brain boosters, and word problems so that students can self check and evaluate their understanding.
Vocabulary: A list of common words, phrases, and representations used to support the understanding of the mathematical concepts reviewed.
Sample Videos
A simple to scan QR code is placed on pages throughout each workbook for students to view instructional and solution videos.
Grade 2 Let’s Review Identifying Fractions
Grade 1 Brain Booster: Shape Numbers
Grade 3 Medium Word Problem
About the Authors
Sarah Schaefer
Principal of Mathodology + CEO think!Mathematics
Sarah Schaefer, M.Ed., is the founder of Mathodology, contributing author of think!Mathematics, and lead author of Developing Roots (Kindergarten). She has been teaching K-12 Mathematics in public and private schools since 1995. Sarah is passionate about mathematics, teaching, and creating relationships that result in deeper content knowledge. Her extensive experience implementing the Singapore curriculum, both nationally and internationally, has involved not only students and teachers, but leading institutes which have adopted her collaborative process.
Francoise Julien
Former Mathodology Learning Services Administrator
Fran holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from the acclaimed Urban Residency Teacher Partnership Program at the University of South Florida. She has taught grades 3–5 across diverse educational settings and is passionate about curriculum development, authentic learning, and empowering educators. As the Learning Services Administrator with Mathodology, Fran created instructional tools and coached teachers nationwide. She now serves as a missionary in Uganda, developing youth programs and educational initiatives.
Donna Lamonte
Splash of Math Kindergarten
Donna Lamonte has over 41 years of experience in education, holding an M.Ed. from LSU and National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist. With 35 years in the classroom and 6 years in school leadership, she brings deep expertise in curriculum and instruction. Donna is passionate about mentoring pre-service teachers and leading impactful math professional development.
Wendy Miller
Splash of Math Kindergarten
Wendy Miller is a primary school educator. She has 25+ years of experience teaching children. She loves how children discover their world through exploring, wondering, and learning about their environment. Wendy has implemented Mathodology's Developing Roots early childhood math program in her own classroom and and has engaged in extensive professional development in early childhood mathematics. The Mathodology Developing Roots early childhood program ignites young learners' curiosity and instructs through meaningful lessons which are developmentally appropriate.