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This book combines the latest developments in research, technology, and standards with a vibrant writing style to help teachers prepare for the excitement and challenges of teaching secondary and middle school mathematics. The seventh edition has been updated and expanded with particular emphasis on the latest technology and standards.
List of contents
UNIT 1 What Does It Mean to "Do," "Teach," and "Learn" Mathematics? 1. Mathematics as a Process 2. Principles of Mathematics Education 3. Learning Theories and Psychology in Mathematics Education
UNIT 2 Mathematics Curriculum and Planning 4. Standards, Objectives, and Resources 5. Planning for Instruction
UNIT 3 Assessment in Mathematics 6. Assessment: Purposes and Strategies 7.
Assessment: Standards, Homework, and Grading
UNIT 4 Mathematics Teaching 8. Teaching and Learning: Tasks, Learning 9. Teaching and Learning: Tools and Technology 10.
Teaching Number Sense and Algebra 11. Teaching Geometry Statistics/Probability, and Discrete Mathematics
UNIT 5 Meeting Individual Student and Teacher Needs 12. Managing a Mathematics Classroom 13. The Teacher of Mathematics in the School Community
About the author
Daniel J. Brahier is professor emeritus of mathematics education at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) in Ohio and former director of the Science and Math Education in ACTION scholarship program at BGSU. He taught middle and high school mathematics for 38 years and has served as an administrator and consultant.
Summary
This book combines the latest developments in research, technology, and standards with a vibrant writing style to help teachers prepare for the excitement and challenges of teaching secondary and middle school mathematics. The seventh edition has been updated and expanded with particular emphasis on the latest technology and standards.
