Succeeding at Teaching Mathematics, K-6 - Softcover

Roddick, Dr. Cheryl D.; Sliva Spitzer, Julie A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 141292765X ISBN 13: 9781412927659

Publisher: Corwin, 2007

Synopsis

This invaluable resource helps beginning educators focus on the big ideas in teaching mathematics and promote student engagement.

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About the Authors

Julie Sliva Spitzer brings a rich background in mathematics, technology, and special education. As an associate professor of mathematics education at San Jose State University, she teaches methods of mathematics instruction to aspiring educators and supervises their field experiences. Julie continues to enjoy inservice work with teachers Grades K–12. Julie’s research interests include studying teacher and student attitudes toward teaching and learning mathematics, and best practices for teaching mathematics to learners with special needs. She is a frequent presenter at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meetings, the California Mathematics Annual Conference, and the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, North American Chapter.

Cheryl D. Roddick is an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics at San José State University. She currently teaches mathematics and mathematics methods courses to students in K-12 education. She also supervises field experiences for student teachers at the secondary level. 

Roddick’s research interests include the conceptual understanding of fractions and teacher change relative to teaching mathematics. She has presented her research in local as well as national mathematics education conferences. She also facilitates K-12 inservice activities with teachers in local school districts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 141292765X
• ISBN 13: 9781412927659
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 136