Visualizing Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Methods

Visualizing Elementary & Middle School Mathematics Methods is designed to guide students to learn effectively by teaching mathematics content and pedagogy in a visual and exciting way. Author Joan Cohen Jones offers prospective teachers the opportunity to learn about teaching mathematics at the elementary level while incorporating real-world and cultural perspectives of mathematics teaching and learning. Applying this new approach gives all students the opportunity to set aside their previous beliefs about mathematics and to learn concepts and pedagogy from a new perspective. With fully developed lesson plans using the 2010 Common Core State Standards, this book is a must see for those interested in the power of learning, and teaching, with visuals. The debut edition of Visualizing Elementary & Middle School Mathematics Methods is part of the Wiley Visualizing Series. Visualizing Elementary & Middle School Mathematics Methods is available in alternate versions (eBooks and custom) for professors and students. For more information, visit the “Instructor’s Resource” tab or “Student Resource” tab below.

PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS 1. What is Mathematics 2. Learning Mathematics with Understanding 3. Teaching Mathematics Effectively 4. Planning for and Assessing Mathematics Learning 5. Providing Equitable Instruction for all Students PART II: MATH CONCEPTS AND PEDAGOGY 6. Problem Solving in the Mathematics Classroom 7 Counting and Number Sense 8 Place Value 9. Operations with Whole Numbers 10. Whole Number Computation, Mental Computation, and Estimation 11. Understanding Fractions and Fraction Computation 12. Decimals 13. Ratio, Proportion, and Percent 14. Algebraic Reasoning 15. Geometry 16. Measurement 17 Data Analysis and Probability Appendix A: Standards and Expectations, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000 Appendix B: Curriculum Focal Points, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2006 Appendix C: Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Grades K–8 Appendix D: Answers to Self-Tests Appendix E: Bibliography of Children’s Literature Appendix F: Guide to Blackline Masters Glossary References Credits