Teaching mathematics in grades 6-12 : developing research-based instructional practices / Randall E. Groth, Salisbury University.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Groth, Randall E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Middle school).

Mathematics.

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (487 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1

Place of Publication:

Sage Publications US 2012

Summary:

Teaching Mathematics in Grades 6 12: Developing Research-Based Instructional Practices will provide prospective teachers mathematics in grades 6 12 with guidance on what to cover in secondary mathematics courses and how to cover those topics. The text is based on the premise that engaging prospective teachers in the study of students' mathematical thinking is a powerful and under-utilized strategy for secondary teacher education. The six chapters in Part I of the text provides an induction to the field of mathematics education. The five chapters in Part II describe how students think about mathematical concepts. Borrowing an organizational strategy from the Common Core State Standards, standards documents of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and standards documents of many states, each of chapters ...

Contents:

Brief Contents Detailed Contents Aknowledgments Part I - Introduction to Teaching and Learning Mathematics Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Field of Mathematics Education Chapter 2 - Key Psychological Ideas and Research Findingsin Mathematics Education Chapter 3 - Planning Mathematics Lessons Chapter 4 - Mathematics Curriculum Models and Techniques Chapter 5 - Implementing and Assessing Mathematics Lessons and Curricula Chapter 6 - Becoming a Professional Mathematics Teacher Part II - Developing and Teaching Mathematical Thinking Chapter 7 - Developing Students' Thinking in Number and Operations Chapter 8 - Developing Students' Algebraic Thinking Chapter 9 - Developing Students' Statistical and Probabilistic Thinking Chapter 10 - Developing Students' Geometric Thinking Chapter 11 - Developing Students' Thinking in Advanced Placement Courses

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781544331003

1544331002

9781452244105

1452244103

9781452256023

1452256020

9781483307091

1483307093

OCLC:

1013889583