Mathematics Methods for Elementary and Middle School Teachers, 3rd Edition

Innovative techniques and approaches for modern mathematics teaching. Always on the cutting-edge of mathematics teaching, "Mathematics Methods for Elementary and Middle School Teachers, Fifth Edition continues to integrate technology with hands-on experience and the latest research and standards. Highlights: Praxis II -Style Test Questions: This is the only textbook that gives you Praxis II -style questions, which will help you prepare for the high-stakes test used for teacher certification. Additional questions are available for instructors. National Research Council' s New Research on Mathematical Proficiency: Includes Student Assessments, Lesson Plans, and Family Math Packets to support all five strands. Students with Special Needs: A new section in each of the concept chapters features alternative teaching strategies especially for these students. Eighteen Video Vignettes: The CD packaged with this text features videos with guiding questions to analyze real teacher-student interaction in the hard to teach math concepts. Use the videos as a motivator for your own K-8 students. Online Study Guide: These online resources will help you achieve better math scores. Available through the website: www.wiley.com/college/hatfield Colored Patterns for Download: 15 pages are ready to use with elementary and middle school students and to practice hands-on manipulations as you prepare for interactive test items.Mary M. Hatfield is the author of 'Mathematics Methods for Elementary and Middle School Teachers, 3rd Edition', published 1997 under ISBN 9780471365174 and ISBN 0471365173.