Part of a series which offers the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology and current practices, this text reflects the changes that have taken place in primary mathematics teaching, providing a practical guide to challenge students to reflect on their own styles of teaching maths. Illustrative examples and real-life classroom scenarios introduce problem-solving situations in mathematics.

Essentials of Classroom Teaching: Elementary Mathematics

Science & Math

Schwartz, James E.

Riedesel, C. Alan

Mathematics

Allyn&Bacon

Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

Clements, Douglas H.

Nowadays, technology infiltrates every aspect of our lives. Computers are altering and often improving the ways in which we do nearly everything. And, not surprisingly, there are many effective ways to use the new technology in the classroom as well. This book describes those ways. This clear, concise book discusses the integration of computer use into the curriculum. Presenting the material as an integrated whole, the authors encourage readers to think about the enormous power and potential of technology with its ability to change the way we think and learn. The book relates the material to every major curriculum area, offering accompanying activities and ideas for readers. And this book also prepares readers to anticipate and prevent unwanted, negative effects of technology. The World Wide Web is discussed in great length as well. Teachers of computers and technology.

Essentials of Educational Technology: (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series)

Education & Teaching

Beichner, Robert J.

Schools & Teaching

The world of elementary mathematics teaching is undergoing dramatic changes. Pressures from reform have come from professional organizations as well as from political voices and the general public. Teachers and teacher educators have shown a willingness to find better ways to teach elementary mathematics, but learning new ways is sometimes difficult. This book invites readers to observe the interactions between and among children and teachers. The second edition of this book presents the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary math. One of the book's goals is to show the reader the integration of the NCTM Standards throughout the book. Topics covered include: general procedures and concerns, organizational plans, planning for groups, number concepts, algorithms, fractions and decimals, ratio and proportion, percent and probability, measurement and geometry, and more. Teachers and teacher educators.

Essentials of Elementary Mathematics: (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series) (2nd Edition)

Children's Books

Education & Reference

Pearson

“This book would be a great tool for helping [today’s future elementary teachers] acquire a ‘gut level’ understanding of mathematics concepts.” - Hester Lewellen, Baldwin-Wallace College, OH “The writing in this text is very clear and would easily be understood by the intended audience. The real-world examples put the various math concepts into a context that is easily understood. The vignettes at the beginning of each chapter are interesting and they get the reader to begin thinking about the math concepts that will follow. Each of the chapters seem to build on one another and the author often refers back to activities and concepts from previous chapters which is meaningful to the reader because it lets the reader know that the information they are learning builds their conceptual understanding of other mathematical concepts. “ - Melany L. Rish, University of South Carolina, Aiken Organized around five key concepts or “powerful ideas” in mathematics, this book presents elementary mathematics content in a concise and nonthreatening manner for teachers. Designed to sharpen teachers’ mathematics pedagogical content knowledge, the friendly writing style and vignettes relate math concepts to “real life” situations so that they may better present the content to their students. The five “powerful ideas” (composition, decomposition, relationships, representation, and context) provide an organizing framework and highlight the interconnections between mathematics topics. In addition, the book thoroughly integrates discussion of the five NCTM process strands. Features: <ul>
<li>Icons highlighting the NCTM process standards appear throughout the book to indicate where the text relates to each of these.</li> </ul>
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<li> Practice exercises and activities and their explanations reinforce math concepts presented in the book and provide an opportunity for reflection and practice.</li> </ul>
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<li> Concise, conversational chapters and opening vignettes present math contents simply enough for even the most math-anxious pre-service teachers.</li> </ul>

Elementary Mathematics Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Powerful Ideas for Teachers

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