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Teaching Mathematics for the 21st Century: Methods and Activities for Grades 6-12, 1/e

Linda Huetinck, California State University-Northridge
Sara N. Munshin, Los Angeles Unified School District

Published October, 1999 by Prentice Hall Career & Technology

Copyright 2000, 592 pp.
Paper
ISBN 0-13-876079-9


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Summary

For courses in Mathematics Methods for the Secondary School. This is the first middle and secondary math methods text to focus on reform and the national standards. It prepares teachers for the challenge of assisting all students in reaching the highest level of mathematics according to their interest and realistic ambitions. It also provides contemporary methods of teaching mathematics-which facilitates successful instruction-with a strong understanding of the philosophy and psychology behind sound practices. Coverage includes methodology, curriculum materials, and use of technology, accompanied by many practical suggestions for implementation.

Features


Offers keen insight and coverage of the day-to-day classroom realities—Planning and fine tuning daily lessons, managing classrooms where discourse is valued, assessing/evaluating students, and dealing with equity issues that impact the classroom.

  • Student can think through and discuss strategies for dealing with real classroom issues prior to entering a classroom.
Presents instructional sequences to help students see the development of concepts over a period of time.
  • Student will work through and reflect upon instructional sequences as they appear in standards-based curricula. Invites students to participate in grade-level appropriate lessons on topics that were formerly only available on advanced levels.
  • Students see how effective pedagogy and appropriate use of technology make it possible to introduce some concepts earlier in the curriculum.
Offers summaries of recent research—In learning theory, equity, classroom management, and giving grades.
  • Student is aware of how current practices in these areas are supported by studies and action research.
Includes the salient points of the NCTM Standards—Throughout the text to help teachers in developing an understanding of mathematics in their students.
  • Student connects the national document with ways of helping students succeed in mathematics.
Focuses on teaching as a professional and life-long learning process—Encourages professors and new teachers to maintain professional ties.
  • Student begins a teaching career with an expectation to be a lifelong learner and to take advantage of professional growth opportunities.
Incorporates examples of lessons using contemporary technology (function graphers, dynamic geometry, spreadsheets, the Internet) in support of mathematical topics such as data analysis, modeling, and matrix applications.
  • Student has many classroom-tested examples of quality mathematics enhanced by technology.


Table of Contents
I. PRIOR TO ENTERING THE CLASSROOM.
    1. History and Introduction to Reform.
    2. Learning, Motivation and Basic Management Skills.
    3. Concrete to Abstract with Tools: Manipulatives, Computer Programs and Calculators.
    4. Standards-Based Curricula with Sample Lessons.
    5. Geometry and Algebra Redefined?

II. TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM.
    6. Planning Instruction.
    7. Promoting Communication in the Classroom.
    8. Assessing Individual Student Performance.
    9. Equity.
    10. More on Assessment.
III. ONGOING DEVELOPMENT.
    11. Communicating with Parents and Community.
    12. Professional Growth

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