Understanding the Math You Teach: Content and Methods for Prekindergarten Through Grade 4 - Softcover

Burris, Anita C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131107372 ISBN 13: 9780131107373

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

Synopsis

For methods, content, or combined courses in Mathematics for Early Childhood.

Believing that teachers who are comfortable with mathematics develop learners who are comfortable with mathematics, this author empowers preservice preK-4 teachers to teach math confidently by laying a solid foundation of math concepts, and building on that foundation with engaging, meaningful, standards-based teaching methods. Integrated in this unique combined approach to teaching mathematics is a thorough discussion of math manipulatives, as well as the use of technology–computer and otherwise–to assist today's mathematics teacher. Teaching strategies are grounded in the NCTM standards and illustrated with real student work. In addition, the author provides a full range of concrete developmental activities that encourage future teachers to make math make sense for themselves as well as for their students.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131107372
• ISBN 13: 9780131107373
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416