Essentials of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach, 6th Edition

by Gary L. Musser (Oregon State University); William F. Burger; Blake E. Peterson (Brigham Young University )

• ISBN13: 9780471455868
• ISBN10: 0471455865
• Edition: 6
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-01
• Publisher: WILEY
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Summary

The Essentials version of Musser, Burger & Peterson's best-selling textbook it brings together the many facets of elementary and middle school mathematics in one concise volume. With a focus on providing a complete understanding of mathematics that translates immediately into the classroom, the authors use their proven formula to present all the core subjects, including: Introduction to Problem Solving Sets Whole Numbers Numeration Number Theory Fractions Decimals Ratio Proportion Percent Integers Rational Numbers Real Numbers An introduction to Algebra Statistics Probability Geometric Shapes Measurement Material presented is supported by eManipulative activities, on-line problem-solving tools, and an expanded resource-rich Web site.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Introduction to Problem Solving.

Sets, Whole Numbers, and Numeration.

Whole Numbers: Operations and Properties.

Whole-Number Computation—Mental, Electronic and Written.

Number Theory.

Fractions.

Decimals, Ratio, Proportion, and Percent.

Integers.

Rational Numbers and Real Numbers, with an Introduction to Algebra.

Statistics.

Probability.

Geometric Shapes.

Measurement.

Answers to Exercise/Problem Sets-Part A, Chapter Tests, and Topics.

Photograph Credits.

Index.