Teaching Mathematics for the 21st Century: Methods and Activities for Grades 6-12, Second Edition (Paperback)

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Effective teachers need to know not only “what” to teach but also “how” to teach. To that end, this practical book is geared to deepening prospective teachers' personal knowledge base while enhancing their ability to design and deliver mathematics instruction that is in line with current standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Extensive background in the history and evolution of mathematics education sets the stage for activities, lesson plans, investigations, and assessment tools that are thoroughly grounded in the latest research. Includes numerous articles from The Mathematics Teacher and Teaching Middle School Mathematics; as well as classroom-tested problems, investigations, and instructional sequences proven effective in diverse classrooms and a variety of school situations. For future mathematics teachers.

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This is the first middle and secondary math methods book to focus on reform and the national standards. It prepares teachers for the challenge of assisting all students in reaching the highest level of mathematics according to their interest and realistic ambitions. It also provides contemporary methods of teaching mathematics—which facilitate successful instruction—with a strong understanding of the philosophy and psychology behind sound practices. Coverage includes methodology, curriculum materials, and use of technology, accompanied by many practical suggestions for implementation. Presents instructional sequences to help students see the development of concepts over a period of time. Includes the salient points of the NCTM Standards. For educators and school administrators. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (June 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013048833X
• ISBN-13: 978-0130488336
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #907,265 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars already obsolete, July 12, 2000

By	Charles R. Williams (Akron, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching Mathematics for the 21st Century: Methods and Activities for Grades 6-12 (Paperback)

This book is rambling, incoherent, repetitive, intellectually dishonest and manipulative. It presents a extreme, one-sided interpretation of the 1989 NCTM math standards as universally recognized, research-based "best practice."

I would recommend that anyone choosing texts for a math methods course use the 2000 NCTM standards themselves and, if necessary, a generic teaching methods text.

The 2000 Standards document is economical, beautifully done and, most importantly, far closer to a consensus of teachers, teacher educators, mathematicians and psychologists on what constitutes best practice than the 1989 document which inspires this text.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars already obsolete, July 12, 2000

By	Charles R. Williams (Akron, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching Mathematics for the 21st Century: Methods and Activities for Grades 6-12 (Paperback)

This book is rambling, incoherent, repetitive, intellectually dishonest and manipulative. It presents a extreme, one-sided interpretation of the 1989 NCTM math standards as universally recognized, research-based "best practice."

I would recommend that anyone choosing texts for a math methods course use the 2000 NCTM standards themselves and, if necessary, a generic teaching methods text.

The 2000 Standards document is economical, beautifully done and, most importantly, far closer to a consensus of teachers, teacher educators, mathematicians and psychologists on what constitutes best practice than the 1989 document which inspires this text.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good all-round activity book for algebra and geometry, July 28, 2005

By	P. Tweed - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is packed with activities and practical methods of teaching algebra and geometry to middle and high schoolers. This is the best book I've seen on the subject.