Mathematical Models for Teaching

Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-1-55130-556-1
Verlag: Canadian Scholars

Buch, Englisch, 260 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 217 mm x 279 mm, Gewicht: 657 g

Students of mathematics learn best when taught by a teacher with a deep and conceptual understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics. In Mathematical Models for Teaching, Ann Kajander and Tom Boland argue that teachers must be equipped with a knowledge of mathematics for teaching, which is grounded in modelling, reasoning, and problem-based learning. A comprehensive exploration of models and concepts, this book promotes an understanding of the material that goes beyond memorization and recitation, which begins with effective teaching.

This vital resource is divided into 15 chapters, each of which addresses a specific mathematical concept. Focusing on areas that have been identified as problematic for teachers and students, Mathematical Models for Teaching equips teachers with a different type of mathematical understanding—one that supports and encourages student development.Features: - grounded in the most current research about teachers’ learning
- contains cross-chapter connections that identify common ideas
- includes chapter concluding discussion questions that encourage critical thinking
- incorporates figures and diagrams that simplify and solidify important mathematical concepts
- offers further reading suggestions for instructors seeking additional information

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kajander, Ann

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Mathematics for Teaching
- Chapter 2: Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
- Chapter 3: Introduction to Numbers
- Chapter 4: Whole Number Addition and Subtraction
- Chapter 5: Whole Number Multiplication and Division
- Chapter 6: Fraction Representations and Additive Operations
- Chapter 7: Multiplicative Fraction Representations and Operations
- Chapter 8: Decimal and Percent Representations and Operations
- Chapter 9: Integer Representations and Operations
- Chapter 10: Beyond Integers
- Chapter 11: From Patterns to Algebra
- Chapter 12: Algebraic Concepts
- Chapter 13: Geometry
- Chapter 14: Measurement
- Chapter 15: Data Management and Probability
- References
- Glossary

Über Autor(innen)

Ann Kajander is an experienced classroom teacher who is currently an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Lakehead University. She is the author of two previous books of creative mathematical activities for children. Her research interests include mathematics education, pre-service education, teacher mathematics knowledge, the development of mathematics for teaching, and teacher beliefs.

Tom Boland is currently a Special Education Facilitator for Lakehead Public Schools, where he has taught grades 3 to 8. He has also been a professional learning consultant in mathematics for school boards across Canada, a provincial math coach for the Ontario Ministry of Education, and an instructor in the Faculty of Education at Lakehead University.