Elementary and Middle School Mathematics guides both new and experienced teachers through a basic understanding of mathematics and problem solving, and encourages them to think about their own perceptions and misconceptions about mathematics. As well, it addresses potential pitfalls, and demonstrates how teachers can foster a favourable learning environment for their students. KEY TOPICS: Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the Twenty-First Century; Exploring What It Means to Know and Do Mathematics; Mathematical Inquiry through Rich Tasks and Classroom Discourse; Preparing to Teach and Planning for Mathematics Learning; Blending Teaching and Assessment; Teaching Mathematics for All Learners; Tools for Learning Mathematics; Developing Early Number Concepts and Number Sense; Developing Meanings for the Operations; Developing Basic Fact Fluency (Note: new chapter title); Developing Whole-Number Place Value Concepts; Developing Strategies for Addition and Subtraction Computation; Developing Strategies for Multiplication and Division Computation; Algebraic Thinking: Generalizations, Patterns, and Functions; Developing Fraction Concepts; Developing Strategies for Fraction Computation; Developing Concepts of Decimals and Percents; Ratios, Proportions, and Proportional Reasoning (Note: revised chapter title); Developing Measurement Concepts; Geometric Thinking and Geometric Concepts; Developing Concepts of Data Analysis; Exploring Concepts of Probability; Developing Concepts of Exponents, Integers, and Real Numbers MARKET: Appropriate for Mathematics Methods ( Elementary) courses.
This leading K-8 math methods book has the most coverage of the NCTM standards, the strongest coverage of middle school mathematics, and the highest student approval of any math methods...
This text reflects the NCTM and Common Core State Standards and the benefits of problem-based mathematics instruction.
“It is fun to figure out the puzzle of how children go about making sense of mathematics and then how to help teachers help kids.” John A. Van...
For Elementary Mathematics Methods or Middle School Mathematics Methods Covers preK-8 Written by leaders in the field, this best-selling book will guide teachers as they help all PreK-8 learners make sense of math by supporting their own ...
An important reference to consult throughout a teaching career, this book reflects the Common Core State Standards and NCTM’s Principles to Actions, as well as current research and coverage of the latest teaching technology.
This text, in partnership with National Geographic, is designed to present mathematics content and pedagogy in a fresh new way.
The Field Experience Guide is for field experiences, practicums, and/or student teaching experiences at the elementary and middle school levels. This guide contains three parts.
Expanded from the highly popular “Rules that Expire” series of NCTM articles, this essential guide leads educators through the collaborative step-by-step process of establishing a coherent and consistent learner-centered and equitable ...
Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally
“It is fun to figure out the puzzle of how children go about making sense of mathematics and then how to help teachers help kids.” John A. Van de Walle, Late of Virginia Commonwealth University This is the philosophy behind Elementary ...