Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers, Third Edition Hardcover - 2002

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Did You Know? features give examples of recent mathematical advancements to demonstrate the importance of mathematics in our world and in our lives. Some of these features are excerpted from mathematical literature of relevance to classroom teachers. - Just for Fun features show the lighter side of mathematical problem solving, with engaging puzzles and teasers that have an element of surprise and humor. - Resources Appendix to help future teachers learn about out thats out there to enhance their classroom experience, including information on conferences, journals, books, software, and Web sites. - A careful, clear introduction to the problem-solving approach appears in Chapter 1 and is employed throughout the text in specially marked problem-solving examples. - Excerpts from the NCTM Principles and Standards appear throughout the text to reinforce students understanding of currency and relevance of topics. - From State Student Assessments questions appear in many exercise sets, and provide examples of problems from elementary level assessment tests currently in use around the U.S. These problems alert students to the mathematics their future elementary school pupils will be requir