Problem-Solving Strategies for Efficient and Elegant Solutions, Grades 6-12: A Resource for the Mathematics Teacher - Hardcover

Posamentier, Alfred S.; Krulik, Stephen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1412959691 ISBN 13: 9781412959698

Publisher: Corwin, 2008

Synopsis

This updated edition presents ten strategies for solving a wide range of mathematics problems, plus new sample problems.

About this title

About the Author

Alfred S. Posamentier is professor of mathematics education and dean of the School of Education at the City College of the City University of New York. He has authored and co-authored several resource books in mathematics education for Corwin Press.

Review

“The authors have provided a uniquely strategy-focused resource supported by a wealth of engaging examples that mathematics teachers can readily use to help students develop a more purposeful, systematic, and successful approach to problem solving.” Author: Howard W. Smith, Superintendent Published On: 2007-08-21

"This terrific resource helps both new and veteran teachers better understand the nature of problem solving as a critical mathematics process. In very simple terms, the authors present and illuminate the strategies that are the backbone of mathematics instruction. This indispensable material is useful at all levels, from basic stages to advanced student work to the development of top problem solvers." Author: Daniel Jaye, Principal Published On: 2007-08-21

"Each chapter covers a different strategy and includes problems that could be solved using that strategy. This would be a great resource for any secondary mathematics teacher and a wonderful resource for the mathematics teacher educator." Author: MAA Reviews, July 2008 Published On: 2008-08-07

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1412959691
• ISBN 13: 9781412959698
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 280