Problem Solving
Reasoning and Communicating, Grades K to 8
Published on 20. January 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-02-306488-3 (ISBN)
Description
This stand-alone unit describes the rationale for the sweeping reforms recommended by the Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics recently developed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 5 to 13 years
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
369 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-02-306488-3 (9780023064883)
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Content
1. Prologue.
2. Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Communicating.
3. What the NCTM Curriculum Standards Say.
4. Mathematics as Problem Solving.
5. The Case of the Loosely Used Term.
6. A Case of Stunted Growth.
7. The Problem Solving Process.
8. Problem Solving Instruction.
9. Mathematics as Reasoning.
10. Reasons for Focusing on Reasoning.
11. Children's Natural Strengths and Weaknesses.
12. Reasoning Instruction.
13. Mathematics as Communication.
14. Reasons for Focusing on Communication.
15. Building a Mathematical Community.
16. Fostering All Aspects of Communicating.
17. For Further Explanation.
18. Some Instructional Resources.
19. Sample of Children's Literature.
20. Tips on Using Technology.
21. Questions to Consider.
22. Things to Do.
23. Questions to Check Understanding.
Problems.
Answers to Selected Questions.
Source Notes.
References.
2. Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Communicating.
3. What the NCTM Curriculum Standards Say.
4. Mathematics as Problem Solving.
5. The Case of the Loosely Used Term.
6. A Case of Stunted Growth.
7. The Problem Solving Process.
8. Problem Solving Instruction.
9. Mathematics as Reasoning.
10. Reasons for Focusing on Reasoning.
11. Children's Natural Strengths and Weaknesses.
12. Reasoning Instruction.
13. Mathematics as Communication.
14. Reasons for Focusing on Communication.
15. Building a Mathematical Community.
16. Fostering All Aspects of Communicating.
17. For Further Explanation.
18. Some Instructional Resources.
19. Sample of Children's Literature.
20. Tips on Using Technology.
21. Questions to Consider.
22. Things to Do.
23. Questions to Check Understanding.
Problems.
Answers to Selected Questions.
Source Notes.
References.