Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual Approach, 6/e
Albert B. Bennett, Jr.,
University of New Hampshire L. Ted Nelson,
Portland State University
ISBN: 0072532947 Copyright year: 2004
Feature Summary
Feature : Models and diagrams are used extensively throughout the text to provide an extremely visual framework to help illustrate concepts. Benefit : Students are able to grasp and interpret concepts more easily and in a more realistic manner. The use of models serves to connect the ideas and concepts together effectively.
Feature : Each section of the book contains a one-page activity which can be used for small group instruction, homework assignments, and ideas for projects or papers involving the design of an elementary school activity. Benefit : Introduces students to activities that develop concepts and reasoning; familiarizes students with activities that can be adapted to the elementary school curriculum.
Feature : Each section begins with a Problem Opener relating to the topic at hand. These can be used for small group problem solving, as well as for classroom discussions. Benefit : Promotes classroom participation and motivates interest in the topic. Another vehicle which encourages active student participation.
Feature : Investigations, Computer, Calculator, or Laboratory, are located on the website. These sections pose questions which require collecting data, looking for patterns, and forming or verifying conjectures. Benefit : Encourages students in exploration, as well as developing their critical thinking skills. Instructors can cover material not available in competing books.
Feature : The text now includes algebraic concepts in Chapters 1 and 2, and the separate chapter on algebra has been eliminated.
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