Navigating Mathland - How Parents Can Help Their Kids Through the Maze

Informationen zum Autor Linda Fusco experienced a 47-year journey as an educator. She majored in mathematics; taught math and science, worked as administrator; and became a doctoral researcher studying how secondary math teachers transition into their practice; and currently consults. Klappentext The intent of this book is to provide a guide for parents to help them navigate the thirteen years of their children’s math education (K-12). The book will provide parents with the knowledge and skills they will need to proactively advocate for their children’s preparation for the 21st century workforce. Zusammenfassung The intent of this book is to provide a guide for parents to help them navigate the thirteen years of their children’s math education (K-12). The book will provide parents with the knowledge and skills they will need to proactively advocate for their children’s preparation for the 21st century workforce. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Introduction: Is Your Child Engaged in Learning Mathematics? Chapter 1: Preferences - How Does Your Child Prefer to Learn Mathematics? Chapter 2: Connects and Disconnects of the School Mathematics Program - What are the Hurdles Your Child Will Experience in Learning Mathematics in School? Chapter 3: Teacher - Who is the Most Influential Person in Teaching Your Child Mathematics? Chapter 4: American Education System- The 19th Century Factory Model in the 21st Century; Why do School Systems Continue to Visit MathLand but Never Stay? Chapter 5: Understanding the Common Core and the American Culture - How Will Your Child's Mathematics Education Be Influenced by the Common Core Mathematics Standards? Chapter 6: Next Steps- What Can You Do to Improve Your Child's Interest in Learning Mathematics?

Product details

• Authors: Linda Kasal Fusco
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2017
• EAN: 9781475824544
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-2454-4
• No. of pages: 170
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; Education, EDUCATION / Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Teaching of a specific subject, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy, Teaching of reading, writing and numeracy, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Mathematics, Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy