Today′s Mathematics: Concepts and Classroom Methods, and Instructional Activities - Softcover

Heddens, James W.; Speer, William R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471149845 ISBN 13: 9780471149842

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2005

Synopsis

From principles to practice––all the tools you need to be an effective mathematics teacher
Now combining theory, methods, and instructional activities in one convenient volume, Heddens and Speer′s Eleventh Edition of Today′s Mathematics provides a valuable set of ideas and reference materials for actual classroom use. The text will help you thoroughly understand what you need to teach to meet today′s NCTM standards, and how to present it in the most effective way possible. This edition features a fully integrated CD of teacher resources.

With Today′s Mathematics, 11e, you can:
∗ Learn about contemporary philosophies and psychologies of learning, teaching, and assessing mathematics.
∗ Explore the nature and scope of a beginning mathematics program for the primary grades.
∗ Master the content strands commonly found in pre–K – Grade 8 mathematics curricula.
∗ Examine the roles of problem solving, decision making, and communication in mathematics.
∗ Discover effective ways to use tools such as calculators, computers, and technology in the classroom.

New virtual manipulatives CD

The enclosed CD features a library of interactive, web–based manipulatives for mathematics instruction. The CD also includes an overview of eight content strands, a checklist of mathematical concepts organized by concept clusters, several thematic mathematics activities, and a vignette from the NCTM.

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The Math Teacher′s Book of Lists, 2nd Edition

Judith A. Muschla, Gary Robert Muschla

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About this title

Synopsis

Since its inception, this text has been designed to aid the preservice and inservice teacher in understanding mathematical concepts and relationships commonly found in elementary and middle school programs. It assists the teacher in presenting these concepts to students, emphasizing connections between how a concept is introduced and how the concept is expanded and reinforced as the child's mathematical maturity develops.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0471149845
• ISBN 13: 9780471149842
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 448