Learning mathematics in elementary and middle schools /

By:

Cathcart, W. George

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Publication details: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Merrill/Prentice Hall, 2003Edition: 3rd edDescription: xiv,450p. ill. 27cmISBN:

0-13-048343- pb

Other title:

Learning mathematics

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DDC classification:

372-7 C362

Contents:

1. Teaching Mathematics : Influences and Directions -- 2. Learning and Teaching Mathematics -- 3. Developing Mathematical Thinking and Problem-Solving Ability -- 4. Assessing Mathematics Understanding -- 5. Developing Number Concepts -- 6. Developing Understanding of Numeration -- 7. Developing Whole-Number Operations : Meaning of Operations -- 8. Developing Whole-Number Operations : Mastering the Basic Facts -- 9. Estimation and Computational Procedures for Whole Numbers -- 10. Developing Fraction Concepts -- 11. Developing Fraction Computation -- 12. Developing Decimal Concepts and Computation -- 13. Understanding Ratio, Proportion, and Percent -- 14. Developing Geometric Thinking and Spatial Sense -- 15. Developing Measurement Concepts and Skills -- 16. Collecting, Organizing, and Interpreting Data -- 17. Developing Integers and Algebraic Thinking.

Summary: This K through 8 methods book clearly links the teaching theories and techniques it proscribes to the most current NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. Skilfully blending theory and practice, these authors focus reader attention on understanding.

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Includes bibliographical references

Index

Excerpts from Principles and standards for school mathematics (2000), Copyright by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Reston, VA.

This K through 8 methods book clearly links the teaching theories and techniques it proscribes to the most current NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. Skilfully blending theory and practice, these authors focus reader attention on understanding.

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