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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: An Activity Approach, 7/e

Albert B. Bennett, Jr., University of New Hampshire
Laurie J. Burton, Western Oregon University
L. Ted Nelson, Portland State University

ISBN: 0073053708
Copyright year: 2007

Feature Summary



Features of the Seventh Edition

Feature: MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS: AN ACTIVITY APPROACH provides instructors with activities and materials to actively engage students in mathematical explorations.

Feature: ACTIVE LEARNING: Each of the 34 activity sets use physical materials or visual models to provide a context for increased understanding and retention.

Feature: The MANIPULATIVE KIT contains ten common manipulatives on color card stock together with storage bags. Each kit includes: Pattern Blocks, Color Tiles, Attribute Pieces, Red and Black Tiles, Base-Five Pieces, Base-Ten Pieces, (NEW!) Decimal Squares, Fraction Bars, Polygons for Tessellations, and Spinners for Simulations.

Feature: VIRTUAL MANIPULATIVES in an easy-to-use, Flash-based interface are available on the Online Learning Center. These virtual versions of the Manipulative Kit components allow students to carry out various activities online.

Feature: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, located at the end of each chapter, illustrate how ideas and manipulatives can be adapted for use in an elementary school classroom.

Feature: CONNECTIONS questions ask students to explore math concepts introduced in the Activity Set and relate them to the elementary classroom.

Feature: The NCTM STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS are listed in a table at the end of the book for Grades Pre-K–2, 3–5, and 6–8 for easy reference.

Feature: COOPERATIVE LEARNING: Each of the activity sets are designed so they can be completed by students individually or in small groups. These exercises appear at the end of each section.

Feature: INDIVIDUAL REFLECTIONS: The framework of questions provided in each activity set encourage students to describe patterns, discuss their thinking and thought processes, as well as write explanations of their reasoning.

Feature: JUST FOR FUN activities relate the Activity Set to recreational activities or have an artistic aspect.

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual Approach

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