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9780205569199

Teaching Secondary and Middle School Mathematics

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  • ISBN13:

    9780205569199

  • ISBN10:

    0205569196

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-02-22
  • Publisher: Pearson
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Summary

Teaching Secondary and Middle School Mathematics is designed for pre-service or in-service teachers. It combines up-to-date technology and research with a vibrant writing style to help teachers grasp curriculum, teaching, and assessment issues as they relate to secondary and middle school mathematics. The third edition offers a balance of theory and practice, including a wealth of examples and descriptions of student work, classroom situations, and technology usage to assist any teacher in visualizing high-quality mathematics instruction in the middle and secondary classroom.

Author Biography

Daniel Brahier is a professor of mathematics education at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He also teaches eighth grade mathematics at St. Rose School in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Table of Contents

What Does it Mean to "DO," "Teach," and "Learn" Mathematics?
Mathematics as a Process
National and International Assessment Data
How would You React?
The Need for Reform
"Doing" Mathematics
Problem Solving
Reasoning and Proof
Spotlight on Technology
Communication
Connections
Classroom Dialogues
Representation
Conclusion
Glossary
Discussion Questions and Activities
Bibliographical References and Resources
Principles of Mathematics Education
The Six Principles
Equity How Would You React?
Curriculum
Teaching Spotlight on Technology
Learning
Assessment
Technology
Classroom Dialogues
Connecting the Principles
Conclusion
Glossary
Discussion Questions and Activities
Bibliographical References and Resources
Learning Theories and Psychology in Mathematics Education
Research in Mathematics Education
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
How Would You React?
Experimental and Descriptive Research
Learning Theories in Mathematics
Bruners' Stages of Representation
The van Hiele Model
The Inquiry Approach and Constructivist Model
Spotlight on Technology
Inductive versus Deductive Teaching
Classroom Dialogues
Motivation
Conclusion
Glossary
Discussion Questions and Activities
Bibliographic References and Resources
The Mathematics Curriculum
Curricular Models
NCTM Curriculum Standards
NCTM Focal Points and Related Documents
How Would You React?
State Models
The Core Curriculum
Spotlight on Technology
Traditional versus Integrated Sequence
Classroom Dialogues
Conclusion
Glossary
Discussion Questions and Activities
Bibliographic References and Resources
Implementing a Course of Study
The Course of Study
How Would You React?
Writing Goals and Objectives
Classifying Objectives
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