Mathematics for Elementary Teachers, Books a la Carte Edition with Activity Manual

by Beckmann, Sybilla

• ISBN13: 9780321732064
• ISBN10: 0321732065
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Loose-leaf
• Copyright: 2010-06-16
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This edition features the exact same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole- punched, loose-leaf version. Books agrave; la Carte also offer a great valuethis format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Mathematics for Elementary Teachers, Third Edition offers an inquiry-based approach to this course, which helps students reach a deeper understanding of mathematics.Sybilla Beckmann, known for her contributions in math education, writes a text that encourages future teachers to find answers through exploration and group work. Fully integrated activities are found in her accompanyingActivities Manual, which comes with every new copy of the text. As a result, students engage, explore, discuss, and ultimately reach a true understanding of mathematics. The table of contents is organized by operation rather than number type to foster a more unified understanding of the math concepts. Throughout the text, students learnwhythe math works, rather than just the mechanics ofhowit works. In this new edition the contents have been updated and rearranged for a more natural organization. The newActive Teachers, Active Learners DVD(not included) helps instructors enrich their classroom by expanding their knowledge of teaching using an inquiry-based approach. The DVD shows Beckmann and her students discovering various concepts, along with voiceover commentary from Beckmann. This DVD is the ideal resource for instructors who are teaching with an inquiry-based approach for the first time, and for instructors who seek new ideas to integrate into their course.

Author Biography

Sybilla Beckmann earned her undergraduate degree in mathematics from Brown University and a PhD in mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania. She taught and did research in mathematics at Yale University for two years. Since then, she has been at the University of Georgia. When she had children, she became very interested in helping prospective teachers understand and appreciate the mathematics they will teach. This interest led to her book. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the piano, weaving, attending classical music concerts, and traveling with her family.

Table of Contents

1. Numbers and the Decimal System

2. Fractions

3. Addition and Subtraction

4. Multiplication

5. Multiplication of Fractions, Decimals, and Negative Numbers

6. Division

7. Combining Multiplication and Division: Proportional Reasoning

8. Number Theory

9. Algebra

10. Geometry

11. Measurement

12. Area of Shapes

13. Solid Shapes and Their Volume and Surface Area

14. Geometry of Motion and Change

15. Statistics

16. Probability