This leading mathematics text for elementary and middle school educators helps readers quickly develop a true understanding of mathematical concepts. It integrates rich problem-solving strategies with relevant topics and extensive opportunities for hands-on experience. By progressing from the concrete to the pictorial to the abstract, Musser captures the way math is generally taught in elementary schools.
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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.
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When you truly understand mathematical concepts, it's like magic...
This book was written to help you increase your mathematical knowledge and confidence, and appreciate the beauty and excitement of the mathematical world. With this Seventh Edition of Musser, Burger, and Peterson's best-selling textbook and its accompanying ancillaries, you can develop a deep understanding of concepts central to elementary mathematics as well as experience the magic of mathematics.
Enhance you understanding with these resources:
- New! Student Activity Manual (0-471-70119-X)- This three-hole punched collection of activities is designed to enhance you studies and help you model effective classroom practices.
- New! State Correlation Guidebooks: These 35-page pamphlets will help you prepare for state licensing exams. The guidebooks provide a detailed correlation between the textbook and state standards for the following states:
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- Hints and Solutions Manual for Part A Problems (ISBN: 0-471-70109-2)- This book contains carefully written step-by-step solutions and hints to help you develop problem-solving proficiency in a self-study mode.
- Companion Website (www.wiley.com/college/musser)- This site contains a wealth of resources, including the new Algebraic Reasoning Webmodule, update eManipulative Activites, the Guide to Problem Solving, Geometer's Sketchpad® Activities and Tutorial, Spreadsheet Activities and Tutorial, Children's Literature Tutorial, and Links to NCTM Standards.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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