The tenth edition of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual Approach continues the innovative time-tested approach of the previous editions: an emphasis on learning via specific, realistic examples and the extensive use of visual aids, hands-on activities, problem-solving strategies and active classroom participation. Features of the text focus on ensuring that prospective teachers will gain not only a deeper understanding of the mathematical concepts, but also a better sense of the connections between their college math courses and their future teaching experiences, along with helpful ideas for presenting math to their students in a way that will generate interest and enthusiasm. The text draws heavily on Common Core Standards and contains many pedagogical elements designed to foster reasoning, problem-solving and communication skills.
Additionally, this text can be packaged with an activity set that corresponds to each section of the companion text, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: An Activity Approach, also by the Bennett, Burton, and Nelson team. Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: An Activity Approach can be used independently or along with its companion, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual Approach.
Chapter 1: Problem Solving
1.1 Introduction to Problem Solving
1.2 Patterns and Problem Solving
Chapter 2: Sets and Reasoning
2.1 Sets and Venn Diagrams
2.2 Introduction to Deductive Reasoning
Chapter 3: Whole Numbers
.1 Numeration Systems
3.2 Addition and Subtraction
3.3 Multiplication
3.4 Division and Exponents
Chapter 4: Number Theory
4.1 Factors and Multiples
4.2 Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple
Chapter 5: Integers and Fractions
5.1 Integers
5.2 Introduction to Fractions
5.3 Operations with Fractions
Chapter 6: Decimals: Rational and Irrational Numbers
6.1 Decimals and Rational Numbers
6.2 Operations with Decimals
6.3 Ratio, Percent, and Scientific Notation
6.4 Irrational and Real Numbers
Chapter 7: Statistics
7.1 Collecting and Graphing Data
7.2 Describing and Analyzing Data
7.3 Sampling, Predictions, and Simulations
Chapter 8: Probability and Counting
8.1 Single-Stage Experiments
8.2 Multistage Experiments
8.3 Counting, Permutations, and Combinations
Chapter 9: Algebra
9.1 Problem Solving with Algebra
9.2 Coordinates, Slope, and Lines
9.3 Functions and Graphs
Chapter 10: Geometric Figures
10.1 Plane Figures
10.2 Polygons and Tessellations
10.3 Space Figures
10.4 Symmetric Figures
Chapter 11: Measurement
11.1 Systems of Measurement
11.2 Area and Perimeter
11.3 Volume and Surface Area
Chapter 12: Transformations: Constructions, Congruence and Similarity Mapping
12.1 Congruence and Constructions
12.2 Congruence Mappings
12.3 Similarity Mappings
