Beyond Arithmetic is written for mathematics educators and offers practical suggestions for teaching and assessing mathematics in ways that really work. This book is based on the authors’ experiences at TERC while developing the elementary math curriculum Investigations in Number, Data, and Space, and provides reflection on mathematics teaching and learning.
Beyond Arithmetic provides a philosophical framework that links the NCTM goals with what actually happens in classrooms, along with suggestions to help you make changes in your teaching methods to attain these goals. The role of curriculum is examined and how it needs to be redefined as a tool for both teacher and student learning.
Teachers will also learn how to help students learn to make sense out of problems, leading to student confidence and success in math. Both teacher and student will develop a feel for the power of mathematics.
Beyond Arithmetic provides a philosophical framework that links the NCTM goals with what actually happens in classrooms, along with suggestions to help you make changes in your teaching methods to attain these goals. The role of curriculum is examined and how it needs to be redefined as a tool for both teacher and student learning.
Teachers will also learn how to help students learn to make sense out of problems, leading to student confidence and success in math. Both teacher and student will develop a feel for the power of mathematics.
