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9780072532944

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers : A Conceptual Approach

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  • ISBN13:

    9780072532944

  • ISBN10:

    0072532947

  • Edition: 6th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2003-01-14
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
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Summary

Emphasizing conceptual understanding through the use of models and visuals, this text helps students connect ideas and concepts while providing them with useful methods for teaching math to elementary school children. Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual Approach addresses the NCTM standards by encouraging active student participation through features such as "Math Activities" and "Math Investigations." The "Math Investigations" now appear on the companion website.

Table of Contents

Preface

To Students

1 Problem Solving

1.1 Introduction to Problem Solving

1.2 Patterns and Problem Solving

1.3 Problem Solving with Algebra

2 Sets, Functions, and Reasoning

2.1 Sets and Venn Diagrams

2.2 Functions and Graphs

2.3 Introduction to Deductive Reasoning

3 Whole Numbers

3.1 Numeration Systems

3.2 Addition and Subtraction

3.3 Multiplication

3.4 Division and Exponents

4 Number Theory

4.1 Factors and Multiples

4.2 Greatest Common Divisor and Least Common Multiple

5 Integers and Fractions

5.1 Integers

5.2 Introduction to Fractions

5.3 Operations with Fractions

6 Decimals: Rational and Irrational Numbers

6.1 Decimals and Rational Numbers

6.2 Operations with Decimals

6.3 Ratio, Percent, and Scientific Notation

6.4 Irrational and Real Numbers

7 Statistics

7.1 Collecting and Graphing Data

7.2 Describing and Analyzing Data

7.3 Sampling, Predictions, and Simulations

8 Probability

8.1 Single-Stage Experiments

8.2 Multistage Experiments

9 Geometric Figures

9.1 Plane Figures

9.2 Polygons and Tessellations

9.3 Space Figures

9.4 Symmetric Figures

10 Measurement

10.1 Systems of Measurement

10.2 Area and Perimeter

10.3 Volume and Surface Area

11 Motions in Geometry

11.1 Congruence and Constructions

11.2 Congruence Mappings

11.3 Similarity Mappings

Bibliographies by Sections

Answers to Selected One-Page Math Activities

Answers to Puzzlers

Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises and Problems and Chapter Tests

Credits

Index

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