Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools

Pothier Yvonne M. Vance James H. George Cathcart W. Bezuk Nadine S.

ISBN 10: 0130116815 / ISBN 13: 9780130116819

Published by Prentice-Hall, 1999

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pp. xiv + 417.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools
• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130116815
• ISBN 13: 9780130116819
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Discusses methods of teaching children mathematics in an environment that encourages and supports children to help them build understandings, make connections, reason, and solve problems in mathematics. Softcover. DLC: Mathematics--Study and teaching (Elementary).

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This major new entry for K-8 math methods stresses the importance of constructing a strong understanding of math concepts prior to learning symbol manipulation. Designed to be neither skimpy nor exhaustive, this text presents theory in an accessible manner and models a wealth of practical activities for teaching. “Video Links” integrate the text with five videos from the Annenberg/CPB TEACHING MATH video series.Resources include numerous activities; videos; journal entries; links to the NCTM Standards; summaries of current research and results of national and international studies of mathematics achievement, such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).For anyone interested in mathematics for the elementary school.