Mathematics Methods for Elementary School Teachers - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205191495 ISBN 13: 9780205191499

Synopsis

An activity–based approach to teaching with an emphasis on using manipulatives to build conceptual understanding! This invaluable book combines practical teaching ideas, updated assessment techniques, and the NCTM Assessment Standards to give teachers all the background they need to introduce elementary and middle school students to the wonders of mathematics.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The Fourth Edition of Mathematic Methods for Elementary and Middle School exhibits the authors′ continuing commitment to integrate technology with hands–on experience. Mathematics Methods is also one of the only texts to highlight mathematical contributions from other cultures. Here are some of the exciting new features of the Fourth Edition:

The Free CD–ROM – Packaged inside every copy of the Fourth Edition is a dual platform CD–ROM offering a host of activities. Authentic classroom footage is captured on 18 Video Vignettes (8 more than the Third Edition!). You will be able to watch real teacher–student interaction, see hard to teach math concepts taught well, and use the videos as a motivator for your own students.
There are 15 pages of Colored Patterns ready to download for immediate use in your own classroom. The art program is included on the CD and it also offers additional exercises, internet links, software resources and computer activities.

On–Line Study Guide – The way to achieve better math scores is with extra help. Therefore the Fourth Edition includes an On–Line Study Guide available through our website: www.wiley.com/college/hatfield. Use it to explore new ways to help you stay on top of your math learning.

Some other features of the Fourth Edition includes:

• New NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics 2000 – Be one of the first to use activities keyed to the new standards.
• Culturally Relevant Mathematics – Celebrate the great math contribution of many cultures and share ready–made lessons with your own students.
• Special Needs Students – Alternative ways to handle misconceptions are found ready to use in every concept chapter.
• Portfolio Ideas for Job Interviews and Accreditation Requirements – Contains suggestions that are compatible with the new emphasis on performance–based work for NCATE – INTASC – NBPTS – and – NATIONAL TESTING

Synopsis

Combining practical teaching ideas, updated assessment techniques, and the NCTM standards, this book provides an activity based approach that offers practical suggestions for incorporating manipulatives and group work in the classroom. The accompanying CD-ROM is referred to throughout the book to incorporate actual classroom footage and a variety of activities.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205191495
• ISBN 13: 9780205191499
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 450