Overview

This popular text and it's new integrated online resource, MyEducationLab, promotes a learner-centered approach to teaching elementary and middle school mathematics. These resources provide valuable research-based instructional strategies, resources, and activities to help you learn to evaluate how children think mathematically and how to link that knowledge to developmentally appropriate teaching practices. A strong focus on NCTM Standards and developing critical tools to meet the individual needs of students ensures all students and teachers can be successful with math.

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Author:   George S. Cathcart ,  Yvonne M. Pothier ,  James H. Vance ,  Nadine S. Bezuk
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   0.998kg
ISBN:  

9780131381384

ISBN 10:   0131381385
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   29 April 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Teaching Mathematics: Influences and Directives Chapter 2 Learning and Teaching Mathematics Chapter 3 Developing Mathematical Thinking and Problem-Solving Ability Chapter 4 Assessing Mathematics Understanding Chapter 5 Developing Number Concepts Chapter 6 Developing Understanding of Numeration Chapter 7 Developing Whole-Number Operations:Meaning of Operations Chapter 8 Developing Whole Number Operations: Mastering the Basic Facts Chapter 9 Estimation and Computational Procedures for Whole Numbers Chapter 10 Developing Fraction Concepts Chapter 11 Developing Fraction Computation Chapter 12 Developing Decimal Concepts and Computation Chapter 13 Understanding Ratio, Proportion, and Percent Chapter 14 Developing Geometric Thinking and Spatial Sense Chapter 15 Developing Measurement Concepts and Skills Chapter 16 Collecting, Organizing, and Interpreting Data Chapter 17 Developing Algebraic Thinking References Appendix A Children's Literature Resources Appendix B Guide to Blackline Masters Perforated Manipulatives 1-3 Fraction Circles 4 Tangram

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About the Lead Author Nadine Bezuk is a Professor of Mathematics Education in the School of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. As a former elementary, middle and high school mathematics teacher prior to teaching at the university level, Nadine brings a strong understanding of the needs of teachers to her writing. She is one of the founders of the Professional Development Collaborative, which works with teachers in the San Diego area to develop a deeper understanding of mathematics and science ideas and concpets that can be incorporated into their classrooms, and helped to design the Mathematical Specialist Certificate Program at SDSU. Nadine currently serves as the Executive Director of the Association of Mathematic Teacher Educators (AMTE and is a regular speaker at NCTM conferences.

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