Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach, Student Resource Handbook, 6th Edition

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

• ISBN13: 9780471236795
• ISBN10: 0471236799
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

All the essential mathematics teachers need for teaching at the elementary and middle school levels! This best seller features rich problem-solving strategies, relevant topics, and extensive opportunities for hands-on experience. The coverage in the book moves from the concrete to the pictorial to the abstract, reflecting the way math is generally taught in elementary classrooms.Mathematics for Elementary Teachers, Student Resource HandbookThis invaluable resource handbook is designed to improve student learning and provide models for effective classroom practices.

Table of Contents

Directions in Education: Recommendations of the NCTM Standards	1	(2)
Introduction to Problem Solving	3	(18)
Directions in Education: Mathematics as Problem Solving	19	(2)
Sets, Whole Numbers, and Numeration	21	(16)
Directions in Education: Manipulative Materials	35	(2)
Whole Numbers - Operations and Properties	37	(18)
Directions in Education: Developmentally Appropriate Practices	53	(2)
Whole Number Computation - Mental, Electronic, and Written	55	(24)
Directions in Education: Estimation/Mental Math	77	(2)
Number Theory	79	(16)
Directions in Education: Technology in the Math Classroom	93	(2)
Fractions	95	(24)
Directions in Education: Teacher Beliefs/Student Beliefs	117	(2)
Decimals, Ratio, Proportion, and Percent	119	(26)
Directions in Education: Mathematics as Communication	143	(2)
Integers	145	(18)
Directions in Education: Learning Styles	161	(2)
Rational Numbers and Real Numbers, with an Introduction to Algebra	163	(14)
Directions in Education: Cooperative Learning	175	(2)
Statistics	177	(20)
Directions in Education: Matching Strategies to Outcomes	195	(2)
Probability	197	(22)
Directions in Education: Forming Mathematical Connections	217	(2)
Geometric Shapes	219	(24)
Directions in Education: Assessment Techniques	241	(2)
Measurement	243	(24)
Directions in Education: Questioning Strategies	265	(2)
Geometry Using Triangle Congruence and Similarity	267	(22)
Directions in Education: Dealing with Diversity	287	(2)
Geometry Using Coordinates	289	(16)
Directions in Education: Parental Involvement	303	(2)
Geometry Using Transformations	305	(22)
Directions in Education: Professional Growth	325	(2)
Materials Cards	327