Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools : A Learner-Centered Approach
by Cathcart, George S.; Pothier, Yvonne M.; Vance, James H.; Bezuk, Nadine S.Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-01-04
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary
This thoroughly revised edition illustrates how to create alearner-centered classroomthat allows the reader to nurture a childrs"s ability to communicate mathematical thinking and link that knowledge to developmentally appropriate teaching practices. New coverage of assessment througout each chapter provide readers with critical tools for assessing their studentsrs" understanding on an ongoing basis. A strong focus on NCTM Standards, developing tools for teaching, and its manageable length ensures readers will use this book as a reference well into their first years of teaching. Finally, the MyEducationLab online resource that can be purchased with this text offers readers the unique opportunity to view video footage of classroom activities and student interviews offer insight into childrenrs"s problem solving and reasoning skills.
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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