Teaching Mathematics: A Sourcebook of Aids, Activities, and Strategies (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Max A. Sobel (Author), Evan M. Maletsky (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0205292569 | ISBN-13: 978-0205292561 | Publication Date: November 27, 1998 | Edition: 3

The art of teaching math lies in the ability of the instructor to motivate and inspire individuals to look beyond the numbers and understand the concepts. This book is designed to revive this art, focusing more on the aspects of learning the ideas behind the math rather than the sheer mechanics of mathematical operation. This text addresses the art of teaching mathematics while also providing specific aids and activities in arithmetic, geometry, algebra and probability and statistics for use in the classroom. The authors pay close attention to the role, importance, methods and techniques of motivation. They present ideas that will generate attention, interest, and surprise among students, and will thus foster creative thinking. The material in the text is based on talks given by the authors at professional meetings, as well as the actual application of their ideas in undergraduate and graduate classes they taught. Additionally, many laboratory and discovery activities have been used by authors in teaching junior and senior high school math classes. Instructors of mathematics, school administrators, math specialists, and parents.

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The art of teaching math lies in the ability of the instructor to motivate and inspire individuals to look beyond the numbers and understand the concepts. This book is designed to revive this art, focusing more on the aspects of learning the ideas behind the math rather than the sheer mechanics of mathematical operation. This text addresses the art of teaching mathematics while also providing specific aids and activities in arithmetic, geometry, algebra and probability and statistics for use in the classroom. The authors pay close attention to the role, importance, methods and techniques of motivation. They present ideas that will generate attention, interest, and surprise among students, and will thus foster creative thinking. The material in the text is based on talks given by the authors at professional meetings, as well as the actual application of their ideas in undergraduate and graduate classes they taught. Additionally, many laboratory and discovery activities have been used by authors in teaching junior and senior high school math classes. Instructors of mathematics, school administrators, math specialists, and parents.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 3 edition (November 27, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205292569
• ISBN-13: 978-0205292561
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible for Maths Teaching, April 28, 2000

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This review is from: Teaching Mathematics: A Source Book for AIDS, Activities, & Strategies (Paperback)

This book is an excellent aid for all maths teachers and students alike. It is full of explainations and investigations that are possible to use in a class setting. Teaching Mathematics is also great for recreational maths, posses interesting problems with clear explainations. If your a Maths teachers, buy this book.