Synopses & Reviews
Troutman and Lichtenberg's best-selling text offers many features, chapters, and topics to reflect current research in mathematics education, the philosophy and recommendations of the NCTM, and the growing use of technology in the classroom. This highly respected text is known for its imaginative, class-tested activities, its practical teaching strategies, and its ability to explain and develop mathematical concepts clearly and succinctly. It has helped thousands of teachers and teachers-in-training gain the competence and confidence they need to develop a sound mathematics program in their K-8 classrooms that takes into account the learning needs of children.
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"This text is especially strong due to the comprehensive references to philosophy and researchers in the area of learning with an emphasis on constructivism and Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences."
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"The strengths of the text lie in the comprehensive coverage of the various content chapters, which include numerous well-designed classroom teaching activities/ideas, along with the very important mini-chapters."
Synopsis
Since its initial publication, MATHEMATICS: A GOOD BEGINNING has set the standard for math methods books. More than just a book, this is a complete instructional program that serves a multitude of needs. The book has been praised for its depth and clarity, its imaginative activities, and its attentiveness to the philosophy and recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). This edition is solidly grounded in the latest research on how children learn mathematics and how teachers develop attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge that promote successful teaching.
About the Author
Ed.D., University of FloridaPh.D., University of Illinois
Table of Contents
Problem-Solving A Way of Life (Macintosh). 1. Planning Learning Experiences: From the Child's Perspective (Mac). 2. Getting Ready for a Good Beginning: Learning Pre-Number Concepts (PC). 3. 100s, 10s, 1s ... The Best Yet!: Our Base-Ten Numeration System (Macintosh). 4. Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers: Constructing Meaning (PC). 5. Addition and Subtraction Algorithms for Whole Numbers: Building, Understanding, Applying, and Estimating (PC). 6. Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers: Constructing Meaning (PC). 7. Multiplication and Division Algorithms of Whole Numbers Building, Understanding, Estimating, and Applying (PC). 8. Some Theory About Numbers: Factors, Multiples, Primes, and Composites (PC). 9. Not All Numbers Are Whole Numbers: Representing, Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers (PC). 10. Security is Knowing Why: Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers (Macintosh). 11. Believe, Think, Then Solve: Building Problem Solving Environments for Children (PC). 12. The Shape of Things: Geometric Figures and Relationships (Macintosh). 13. Superstitious? Not Us... 14. Seeing is Believing: Constructing Geometric Ideas (Macintosh). 15. Before You Teach Measurement: Attributes of Measurement (PC). 16. Sizing it Up: The Measurement of Attributes (Macintosh). 17. Making Numbers Count: Organizing, Representing and Interpreting Data (PC). 18. Computers and Mathematics Instruction Status and Direction (PC). 19. Encouraging Student Growth: Assessment and Diagnosis (PC). 20 The End... Your Beginning: Toward Efficient Instruction (Macintosh). Appendix A-Selected Answers to Problem Solving Challenges and Think Tank Exercises. Appendix B-Summary of NCTM Standards. Appendix C-Material Sheets.