Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools
A Learner-Centered Approach (with MyEducationLab)
5th Edition
Published on 29. April 2010
Book
Mixed media product
480 pages
978-0-13-138138-4 (ISBN)
Description
This popular text and it's new integrated online resource, MyEducationLab, promotes a learner-centered approach to teaching elementary and middle school mathematics. These resources provide valuable research-based instructional strategies, resources, and activities to help you learn to evaluate how children think mathematically and how to link that knowledge to developmentally appropriate teaching practices. A strong focus on NCTM Standards and developing critical tools to meet the individual needs of students ensures all students and teachers can be successful with math.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
998 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-138138-4 (9780131381384)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
San Diego State University Foundation | Randy Philipp
Learning Math in Elementary and Middle School & IMAP Package
Book
05/2005
Pearson
€73.21
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Persons
About the Lead Author Nadine Bezuk is a Professor of Mathematics Education in the School of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. As a former elementary, middle and high school mathematics teacher prior to teaching at the university level, Nadine brings a strong understanding of the needs of teachers to her writing. She is one of the founders of the Professional Development Collaborative, which works with teachers in the San Diego area to develop a deeper understanding of mathematics and science ideas and concpets that can be incorporated into their classrooms, and helped to design the Mathematical Specialist Certificate Program at SDSU. Nadine currently serves as the Executive Director of the Association of Mathematic Teacher Educators (AMTE and is a regular speaker at NCTM conferences.
Content
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Teaching Mathematics: Influences and Directives
Chapter 2 Learning and Teaching Mathematics
Chapter 3 Developing Mathematical Thinking and Problem-Solving Ability
Chapter 4 Assessing Mathematics Understanding
Chapter 5 Developing Number Concepts
Chapter 6 Developing Understanding of Numeration
Chapter 7 Developing Whole-Number Operations:Meaning of Operations
Chapter 8 Developing Whole Number Operations: Mastering the Basic Facts
Chapter 9 Estimation and Computational Procedures for Whole Numbers
Chapter 10 Developing Fraction Concepts
Chapter 11 Developing Fraction Computation
Chapter 12 Developing Decimal Concepts and Computation
Chapter 13 Understanding Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
Chapter 14 Developing Geometric Thinking and Spatial Sense
Chapter 15 Developing Measurement Concepts and Skills
Chapter 16 Collecting, Organizing, and Interpreting Data
Chapter 17 Developing Algebraic Thinking
References
Appendix A Children's Literature Resources
Appendix B Guide to Blackline Masters
Perforated Manipulatives
1-3 Fraction Circles
4 Tangram
Chapter 1 Teaching Mathematics: Influences and Directives
Chapter 2 Learning and Teaching Mathematics
Chapter 3 Developing Mathematical Thinking and Problem-Solving Ability
Chapter 4 Assessing Mathematics Understanding
Chapter 5 Developing Number Concepts
Chapter 6 Developing Understanding of Numeration
Chapter 7 Developing Whole-Number Operations:Meaning of Operations
Chapter 8 Developing Whole Number Operations: Mastering the Basic Facts
Chapter 9 Estimation and Computational Procedures for Whole Numbers
Chapter 10 Developing Fraction Concepts
Chapter 11 Developing Fraction Computation
Chapter 12 Developing Decimal Concepts and Computation
Chapter 13 Understanding Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
Chapter 14 Developing Geometric Thinking and Spatial Sense
Chapter 15 Developing Measurement Concepts and Skills
Chapter 16 Collecting, Organizing, and Interpreting Data
Chapter 17 Developing Algebraic Thinking
References
Appendix A Children's Literature Resources
Appendix B Guide to Blackline Masters
Perforated Manipulatives
1-3 Fraction Circles
4 Tangram