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This text provides preservice prekindergarten through grade eight teachers with ideas, techniques, and approaches to teaching mathematics appropriate for the 21st century, and strongly integrates technology with hands-on experience. This is the only text to include practice Praxis... Read Full Overview

Innovative techniques and approaches for modern mathematics teaching This fifth edition continues to integrate technology with hands-on experience and the latest research and standards. Highlights: Praxis II™-Style Test Questions: This is the only textbook that gives you these... Read Full Overview

This new edition continues its activity-based approach to teaching with an emphasis on using manipulatives to build conceptual understanding.Combining practical teaching ideas, updated assessment techniques, and the NCTM standards, the book now offers a free CD-ROM packaged inside... Read Full Overview

An activity-based approach to teaching with an emphasis on using manipulatives to build conceptual understanding This invaluable book combines practical teaching ideas, updated assessment techniques, and the NCTM Assessment Standards to give teachers all the background they need... Read Full Overview

This edition includes the new NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics 2000. In addition, it addresses the newest NAEP data and findings from the TIMSS, while continuing its emphasis on cultural diversity. A CD-ROM with vignettes of real classroom situations helps... Read Full Overview

The Past, Present, and Future of Mathematics Education Culturally Relevant Mathematics How Children Learn Mathematics Assessment in Mathematics Problem Solving Geometry and Spatial Reasoning Measurement Number Readiness - Early Primary Mathematics Numeration and Number Sense... Read Full Overview