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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach / Edition 10

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach / Edition 10

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach / Edition 10
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ISBN-10:
1118457447
ISBN-13:
9781118457443
Pub. Date:
09/16/2013
Publisher:
Wiley
ISBN-10:
1118457447
ISBN-13:
9781118457443
Pub. Date:
09/16/2013
Publisher:
Wiley
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach / Edition 10

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach / Edition 10

Overview

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers, 10th Edition establishes a solid math foundation for future teachers. Thoroughly revised with a clean, engaging design, the new 10th Edition of Musser, Peterson, and Burgers best-selling textbook focuses on one primary goal: helping students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts so they can teach with knowledge and confidence. The components in this complete learning program—from the textbook, to the e-Manipulative activities, to the Childrens Videos, to the online problem-solving tools, resource-rich website and Enhanced WileyPLUS—work in harmony to help achieve this goal. WileyPLUS sold separately from text.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781118457443
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 09/16/2013
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 1040
Product dimensions: 8.70(w) x 11.20(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

Gary Musser is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Oregon State University. Professor Musser has published 40 papers in many journals, including the PACIFIC JOURNAL OF MATHEMATICS. Blake E. Peterson is the author of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach, Binder Ready Version, 10th Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Introduction to Problem Solving.

Sets, Whole Numbers, and Numeration.

Whole Numbers: Operations and Properties.

Whole-Number Computation--Mental, Electronic and Written.

Number Theory.

Fractions.

Decimals, Ratio, 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.

Epilogue: An Eclectic Approach to Geometry.

Topic 1. Elementary Logic.

Topic 2. Clock Arithmetic: A Mathematical System.

Topic 3. Introduction to Graph Theory.

Answers to Exercise/Problem Sets-Part A, Chapter Tests, and Topics.

Photograph Credits.

Index.

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