The Teaching of Mathematics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Raymond E. Manchester

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484262661 ISBN 13: 9780484262668

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A thoughtful guide to teaching math that connects numbers to real life and public purpose.

The book examines how mathematics can become a useful, real‑world tool in the classroom. It explores what to teach, why it matters for citizenship, and how teachers can present ideas in ways that engage students without losing rigor. Drawing on practical methods and classroom realities, this edition emphasizes making math a clear, usable thinking process rather than a collection of isolated facts.

Topics include selecting and organizing material, balancing arithmetic with advanced topics, and choosing effective teaching modes. The discussion covers the aims of education, the role of students’ interests, and how to structure instruction so learners build solid number sense and reasoning. The text also highlights different ways teachers interact with students—through lecture, recitation, or a blend that supports discovery and application.

• A practical framework for selecting and sequencing math content that builds power for everyday use.
• Strategies to connect arithmetic to measurement, comparison, and real problems.
• Guidance on classroom modes that balance teacher input with student discovery.
• An emphasis on purpose, interest, and citizenship as central aims of math education.

Ideal for teachers, student‑teachers, and anyone interested in making mathematics meaningful and actionable in the classroom.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484262661
• ISBN 13: 9780484262668
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 81