Math Elementary Teachers 7th Edition with Student Activties Manual and Texas Guidebook Set [Hardcover]

Gary L. Musser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0471761354 | ISBN-13: 978-0471761358 | Edition: 7th

Now in its eighth edition, this text masterfully integrates skills, concepts, and activities to motivate learning. It emphasises the relevance of mathematics to help students learn the importance of the information being covered. This approach ensures that they develop a sold mathematics foundation and discover how to apply the content in the real world.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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This leading text covers all the essential mathematics students need for teaching at the elementary and middle school levels. Among its key strengths are its richness in problem- solving strategies, integrity and flow of mathematics, relevance of topics and extensive pedagogy and problem sets. Unlike similar texts that follow a typical "math majors progression," this text follows the progression of elementary school math curricula considered more suitable for elementary teachers. Another noteworthy feature is the text's emphasis on the NCTM standards; not only does it incorporate the standards in problem sets and discussion, it teaches students the relevance of the standards and how they reflect current research in mathematics. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Key Benefit: This popular volume covers all the essentials for teaching mathematics at the elementary and middle school levels; but, unlike other books on the subject that follow a typical “math major's progression,”), it follows the progression of elementary school math curricula. The book is noted for its richness in problem-solving strategies, integrity and flow of mathematics, relevance of topics, and extensive pedagogy and problem sets, Noteworthy, too, is its emphasis on NCTM standards throughout--in problem sets and in discussions on the relevance of the standards and how they reflect current research in mathematics. Key Topics: Introduction to Problem Solving. Sets, Whole Numbers, and Numeration. Whole Numbers: Operations and Properties. Whole-Number Computation: Mental, Electronic, and Number Theory. Fractions. Decimals, Ratio and Proportion, and Percent. Integers. Rational Numbers and Real Numbers, with an Introduction to Algebra. Statistics. Probability. Geometric Shapes. Measurement. Geometry Using Triangle Congruence and Similarity. Geometry Using Coordinates. Geometry Using Transformations. An Eclectic Approach to Geometry. Technology. Elementary Logic. Clock Arithmetic: A Mathematical System. Features many vignettes and boxes on historical and contemporary figures and events in mathematics, including many women and mathematicians from different cultures. Market: For prospective elementary school mathematics teachers, and for teachers who need a refresher or who want to keep pace with current developments in the field. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1500 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 7th edition (August 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471761354
• ISBN-13: 978-0471761358
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,069,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars New and improved ways to problem solve in mathematics, May 9, 2000

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This review is from: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach, 5th Edition (Hardcover)

I used the Mathematics for elementary teachers for a college level course. The text is interesting and provides the reader/learner with a solid foundation of Problem solving skills in learning and teaching mathematics. It has several useful examples of the strategies as well as challenging problems that can be solved on ones own. The problem solving strategies are new in the respect that "it's not your mama's math." There are several types of problem solving skills that I was not aware of and will come in handy for teaching and learning because not everybody solves problems the same. The text works at applying concepts to "real classroom" setting. Many of the strategies presented are in line with the National Council Of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards (NCTM)- the leading authority in the U.S. focusing on keeping standards in math curriculums across the country, to ensure that students are well prepared for future more complex mathematics. The chapters are followed by numerous challenging math problems to solve. And some of the answers are even in the back of the book so you can check yourself. A solid foundation of basic math operations and Algebra I is a must to keep up with the text. The only downside is that I wish there was a workbook to compliment the text. I found myself re doing the same problems in order to get the concepts down. It would have been better if there were more problems similar to the chapters. Another problem was that some of the answers in the back of the book were wrong.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mathematics For Elementary Teachers, June 25, 2010

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This review is from: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach (Hardcover)

This book is a very well written. However, some of the example problems provided are confusing. All in all, this book is a great tool to have if you are going into Elementary Education.

4.0 out of 5 stars Math book, January 18, 2012

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This review is from: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach (Hardcover)

I wish I had paid attention to the words "binder format", but other than that, I am extremely satisfied with my book. It is in great condition and was much more affordable than the one in my college's book store.