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
Table of Contents
Preface
To Students
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 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 Divisor 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 Numbers
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 Chapter
Answers to Selected One-Page Math Activities
Answers to Puzzlers
Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises and Problems and Chapter Tests
Credits
Index
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