When you buy a new copy of Essentials Version, you’re not just getting a text, you’re getting access to a complete package of online active learning resources—resources designed to help you build confidence in mathematics. When purchased separately these resources would cost you $20, but they’re yours for FREEwhen you buy a new copy of the text!

Here’s what you get:

EManipulative Activities

The Essential Version eManipulatives offer you the convenience of an online resource. These virtual Manipulatives are similar to physical manipulatives frequently used to teach mathematics (for elementary through secondary) and for pre-service students. They are designed to develop key mathematical concepts by allowing you to actively work with virtual manipulatives such as the geoboard, base ten blocks, black and red chips, pattern blocks, and other tools.

Spreadsheet Activities and Tutorial

These online spreadsheet activities walk you through spreadsheets step by step. The tutorial explains how to use spreadsheets and contains examples, exercises, and problems.

A Guide to Problem Solving

This online resource contains over 200 creative problems keyed to the strategies in the textbook. It features solutions, discussions, clues, and practice problems.

The Geometer's Sketchpad® Activities and Tutorial

These dynamic activities allow you to work through selected problems using JavaSketchpad^TMexercises, which were created from The Geometer's Sketchpad's award-winning learning environment. The activities encourage you to broaden your mathematical understanding and your use of technology in the classroom. An online tutorial explains how to use the software.

Add More!

The Book Companion Web Site www.wiley.com/college/musser) also features:

• An introduction to LOGO
• An introduction to the TI-83 Graphing Calculator
• Using Children's Literature Tutorial
• Links to NCTM Standards and other resources

The "Essentials" version of Musser, Burger & Peterson's best-selling textbook it brings together the many facets of elementary and middle school mathematics in one concise volume. With a focus on providing a complete understanding of mathematics that translates immediately into the classroom, the authors use their proven formula to present all the core subjects, including: Introduction to Problem Solving Sets Whole Numbers Numeration Number Theory Fractions Decimals Ratio Proportion Percent Integers Rational Numbers Real Numbers An introduction to Algebra Statistics Probability Geometric Shapes Measurement Material presented is supported by eManipulative activities, on-line problem-solving tools, and an expanded resource-rich Web site.

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.

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

Photograph Credits.

Index.