Today's Mathematics, Concepts and Classroom Methods, and Instructional Activities Vol. 1 : Concepts, Classroom Methods and Instructional Activities

by James W. Heddens (Emeritus, Kent State Univ.); William R. Speer (Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas)

• ISBN13: 9780471149842
• ISBN10: 0471149845
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-01
• Publisher: WILEY
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Summary

From principles to practice--all the tools you need to be an effective mathematics teacher Now combining theory, methods, and instructional activities in one convenient volume, Heddens and Speer's Eleventh Edition of Today's Mathematics provides a valuable set of ideas and reference materials for actual classroom use. The text will help you thoroughly understand what you need to teach to meet today's NCTM standards, and how to present it in the most effective way possible. This edition features a fully integrated CD of teacher resources. With Today's Mathematics, 11e, you can: * Learn about contemporary philosophies and psychologies of learning, teaching, and assessing mathematics. * Explore the nature and scope of a beginning mathematics program for the primary grades. * Master the content strands commonly found in pre-K - Grade 8 mathematics curricula. * Examine the roles of problem solving, decision making, and communication in mathematics. * Discover effective ways to use tools such as calculators, computers, and technology in the classroom. New virtual manipulatives CD The enclosed CD features a library of interactive, web-based manipulatives for mathematics instruction. The CD also includes an overview of eight content strands, a checklist of mathematical concepts organized by concept clusters, several thematic mathematics activities, and a vignette from the NCTM. Also available from Wiley/Jossey-Bass The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, 2nd Edition Judith A. Muschla, Gary Robert Muschla ISBN: 0-7879-7398-X

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Learning Mathematics.

Chapter 2. Teaching Mathematics.

Chapter 3. Assessing Mathematics.

Chapter 4. Technology for Enhancing Teaching, L:earning, and Assessing Mathematics.

Chapter 5. Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Communicating in Mathematics.

Chapter 6. Number Sense, Numeration, and Place Value.

Chapter 7. Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers.

Chapter 8. Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers.

Chapter 9. Number Theory and Number Systems.

Chapter 10. Algebraic Reasoning: Generalizing Patterns and Relationships.

Chapter 11. Rational Numbers Expressed as Fractions: Concepts.

Chapter 12. Rational Numbers Expressed as Fractions: Operations.

Chapter 13. Rational Numbers Expressed as Decimals: Concepts and Operations.

Chapter 14. Data Analysis: Graphs, Statistics, and Probability.

Chapter 15. Measurement.

Chapter 16. Geometry: Basic Concepts and Structures.

Chapter 17. Geometry: Polygons and Polyhedra.

Index.