Todays Mathematics: Concepts and Classroom Methods Pt.1 Book

An expanded look at problem solving, decision making, and the role of communications in mathematics.Motivational openings for each chapter that focus on connections to the real world as well as to other areas of mathematics.Coverage of the scope and sequence of the elementary and middle school mathematics curriculum drawn from a wide variety of sources.Emphasis on how particular topics are formed and the prerequisites necessary to reach given topics.Features a collection of integrated activities showing the applications of various content strands to real world situations.Vignettes of how teaching, learning and assessment can effectively be combined in a standard-based classroom.Chapter objectives and teaching competencies are identified for each chapter.Practice exercises are included in each chapter to assess the content background of teachers.A set of revised open-ended assessment questions corresponding to the teaching competencies for the chapter is provided.An end -of -chapter glossary of terminology, symbols, and procedures.An Instructor's Computerized Test Bank consisting of 1500+ items that can be modified for generating chapter and unit tests.Read More