Integers, Fractions and Arithmetic: A Guide for Teachers (Msri Mathematical Circles Library) - Softcover

Sally, Judith D.; Jr., Paul J. Sally

Softcover

ISBN 10: 082188798X ISBN 13: 9780821887981

Publisher: American Mathematical Society, 2012

Synopsis

This book, which consists of twelve interactive seminars, is a comprehensive and careful study of the fundamental topics of K-8 arithmetic. The guide aims to help teachers understand the mathematical foundations of number theory in order to strengthen and enrich their mathematics classes. Five seminars are dedicated to fractions and decimals because of their importance in the classroom curriculum. The standard topics are covered in detail, but are arranged in an order that is slightly different from the usual one. Multiplication is treated first, and with that in hand, common denominators and equivalent fractions are more readily understood and are available for use when discussing addition. The book is intended for the professional development of teachers. It is appropriate for teacher education programs as well as for enrichment programs such as Mathematical Circles for Teachers. There are numerous activities in each seminar that teachers can bring into their classrooms. In the interest of fostering a greater awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and everyday life, MSRI and the AMS are publishing books in the Mathematical Circles Library series as a service to young people, their parents and teachers, and the mathematics profession.

About this title

About the Author

Judith D. Sally, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA

Paul J. Sally, Jr., University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

Edition details

• Publisher: American Mathematical Society
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 082188798X
• ISBN 13: 9780821887981
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208