Synopsis
The approach developed in this text stresses problem-solving skills that enhance conceptual growth, with an emphasis on active classroom guidance. "Elementary Mathematical Methods" recommends the use of manipulatives (counting sticks, base-ten blocks, fraction bars, and wooden solids) to aid the student's gradual progression from concrete to abstract concepts. These tools encourage conceptual algorithmic development for topics throughout the elementary math curriculum. Diagrams and questions are included throughout the text to illustrate the effective use of these manipulatives. The book discusses classroom organization, time allocation, and planning to give prospective teachers a practical environment in which they will use their newly learned skills. It provides suggestions for outside resources, encompassing a variety of topics, e.g., research findings, philosophical issues, and constructing classroom activities to give prospective teachers much needed background. The topics covered include the relationship between common fractions and decimal fractions; problem solving with application of strategies; estimation and mental maths of all whole number operations.
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