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Helping Children Learn Mathematics

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This is one textbook I wish the teachers of each of my children had at their disposal. It provides a great foundation for helping teachers focus on developing conceptual understanding of the key mathematical ideas K-7. The only drawback is that many of the great ideas for activities presented in the book are too small to be copied quickly by busy teachers; however, the richness of ideas and strong links between various type of representations make it well worthwhile despite its steep price.

Use the newest edition of this book. It is a great resource for lesson plans when you are teaching. It's easy to read as well.

Most mathematics education methods books consist of endless lists of activities. You want to know how to teach subtraction? "Use Base 10 Blocks." Want to teach fractions? "Use pie shapes split into different sizes." Shallow approaches to teaching lead to simplified understanding of mathematics education. This book, on the other hand, provides a deeper explanation of WHY different approaches work. It examines the cognitive development of students, explores how they learn most effectively, explains why certain curricular approaches are more successful than others, and also provides the requisite list of activities and materials necessary to help students build their understanding of mathematics concepts. This book is as close to "perfect" as exists on the market.

I received the book in good condition even though I purchased it second hand. It is helpful for student-teachers who want to teach mathematics. I needed it for one of my units for BA Edu Primary and I found it helpful for learning.

Great text very helpful as i am currently in my first year of primary school teaching. Simple language and great ideas for teaching

Excellent resource for teaching mathematics. Strategies are up to date andthere are plenty of real life lesson plans.

Great book! Wonderful ideas on how to teach young children mathematics and make it interesting for them.

The book is a very helpful informative and resourceful assest to any collection of book that teachers would need. I would certainly recommend to teachers who are having trouble developing math concepts to their students.

Thanks so much for sending my book in a timely manner and in great condition. I will definitely order from you again.

I had to buy this text for a class I took as an undergrad. Not a great read, but informational when it comes to teaching mathematics.