Mathematics, a Good Beginning: Strategies for Teaching Children (Mathematics Series)

Each chapter presents specific topics, teaching strategies, and sample activities with an emphasis on conceptual knowledge and skill acquisition for both the teacher and the student. Since 1977, this text has been getting high praise for its innovative approach, its lively and accessible style, and for the way it effectively helps teachers become more effective and self-confident in their classrooms. Troutman and Lichtenberg include all the information needed in an elementary mathematics curriculum, plus new, research-based additions. With increased coverage of computers and their applications, the book is modern and appropriate for today's elementary teachers and teachers-in-training. This book should be of interest to pre-service teacher training, reference tool for in-service teachers.