Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual Approach / Edition 9

by Albert Bennett, Laurie Burton, Ted Nelson

Overview

The ninth edition of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual Approach continues the innovative time-tested approach of the previous editions: an emphasis on learning via specific, realistic examples and the extensive use of visual aids, hands-on activities, problem-solving strategies and active classroom participation. Features of the text focus on ensuring that prospective teachers will gain not only a deeper understanding of the mathematical concepts, but also a better sense of the connections between their college math courses and their future teaching experiences, along with helpful ideas for presenting math to their students in a way that will generate interest and enthusiasm. The text draws heavily on NCTM Standards and contains many pedagogical elements designed to foster reasoning, problem-solving and communication skills.

The ninth edition represents a significant step forward in terms of online course management as roughly half of all problems in the text will be assignable through our new online homework platform, Connect Mathematics. In addition, Connect Mathematics will be fully integrated with Blackboard, providing the deepest integration of an online homework and course management system in the market today.

Additionally, this text can be packaged with an activity set that corresponds to each section of the companion text, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: An Activity Approach, also by the Bennett, Burton, and Nelson team. Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: An Activity Approach can be used independently or along with its companion, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual Approach.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780073519579
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Publication date:	03/04/2011
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	928
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.30(d)

Table of Contents

1 Problem Solving

1.1 Introduction to Problem Solving
1.2 Patterns and Problem Solving
1.3 Problem Solving with Algebra
2 Sets, Functions, and Reasoning

2.1 Sets and Venn Diagrams
2.2 Functions, Coordinates, and Graphs
2.3 Introduction to Deductive Reasoning
3 Whole Numbers

3.1 Numeration Systems
3.2 Addition and Subtraction
3.3 Multiplication
3.4 Division and Exponents
4 Number Theory

4.1 Factors and Multiples
4.2 Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple
5 Integers and Fractions

5.1 Integers
5.2 Introduction to Fractions
5.3 Operations with Fractions
6 Decimals: Rational and Irrational

6.1 Decimals and Rational Numbers
6.2 Operations with Decimals
6.3 Ratio, Percent, and Scientific Notation
6.4 Irrational and Real Numbers
7 Statistics

7.1 Collecting and Graphing Data
7.2 Describing and Analyzing Data
7.3 Sampling, Predictions, and Simulations
8 Probability

8.1 Single-Stage Experiments
8.2 Multistage Experiments
9 Geometric Figures

9.1 Plane Figures
9.2 Polygons and Tessellations
9.3 Space Figures
9.4 Symmetric Figures
10 Measurement

10.1 Systems of Measurement
10.2 Area and Perimeter
10.3 Volume and Surface Area
11 Motions in Geometry

11.1 Congruence and Constructions
11.2 Congruence Mappings
11.3 Similarity Mappings
References for Research Statements by Chapters
Answers to Selected Activities
Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises, Problems and Chapter Tests