Making math learning fun for inner city school students / edited by Glendolyn Duhon-Jeanlouis, Alice Duhon-McCallum, Ashraf Esmail.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Duhon-Jeanlouis, Glendolyn.

Duhon-Ross McCallum, Alice.

Esmail, Ashraf.

Series:

Issues in Black Education

Issues in black education series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Minorities--Education.

Minorities.

Mathematics--Study and teaching.

Mathematics.

Education, Urban.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (95 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, Inc., 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book is an effective tool for educators and a textbook for professors of higher education. The concepts discussed in the book provide a body of knowledge that will enable leaders to understand the critical issues surrounding inner city school students in their ability to learn mathematical concepts.

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Series Foreword; References; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter One: Making Mathematics Fun in the Classroom; Multiplication; Problem Solving Strategies; Different Ways of Checking for Understanding; Personalized Word Problems; Charts and Graphs; Line Graphs: Charting the Weather; Grade Graphing; Bar Graphs; M&M® Graphs; Class Test Scores Graphs; Circle Graphs; Measurement; Fractions; Reducing Fractions; Fraction Matches; Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions; Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions; Conclusion

ReferencesChapter Two: Preparing Students for Learning: Considering the Emotions; References; Chapter Three: Factors Influencing Student Attitudes, Behaviors, and Learning Outcomes in the Statistics Course; Introduction; Literature Review; Data and Methods; Findings; Factors Influencing Student Learning Outcomes; Instructional Procedures; Setting the Stage for the Course; Course Lecture Procedures; Instructor's Disposition, Attitude, and Behavior; Classroom Physical Environment; Additional Factors; Student Characteristics; Instructor Characteristics; Other Course Features; Conclusion

ReferencesChapter Four: Multicultural Education Math Strategies for Today's Diverse Classrooms; References; Chapter Five: After-Work Hours Challenges of American Parents to Assist Their Children with Math Homework and Other Subject Matters; Do Any of these Situations Sound Familiar; How Parents Can Help with Homework; Why is it Important For My Child to Learn Math; How Will My Child Learn Math?; What Tips Can I (Parents) Do To Help My Child With Math?; Make Math Part of Your Child's Day; Encourage Your Child to Give Explanations; Teaching Math to Young Children; Foundations

Why is it Important For My Child To Learn MathKnowing How to do Math Makes Our Day-to-Day Lives Easier!; How Will My Child Learn Math?; What Tips Can I Use To Help My Child?; Be Positive About Math!; Make Math Part of your Child's Day; Encourage Your Child to Give Explanations; What Math Activities Can I Do With My Child?; 1. Understanding Numbers; 2. Understanding Measurements; 3. Understanding Geometry; 4. Understanding Patterns; 5. Understanding and Managing Data; Where Can I Get Help; Your Child's Teacher; Others who can Help; References; Index; Editors; Contributors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-7618-8799-7

1-283-61608-4

9786613928535

0-7618-5318-9

OCLC:

817814269