This resource is intended for teachers of students in grades one, two, and three. It is the third resource in the Making Math Happen series.

1. Introduction -- 2. The Big picture for mathematics -- 3. Primary learners -- 4. Integrating problem solving and communication in the math program -- 5. What an effective math program looks like -- 6. Effective use of resources in the math program -- 7. Planning for success -- 8. Bringing math to life in the primary classroom -- 9. Developing consistency with basic facts -- 10. Beyond the classroom.