Mathematics methods and modeling for today's mathematics classroom : a contemporary approach to teaching grades 7-12 /
John A. Dossey ... [et al.].
- Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole, c2002.
- xxiv, 632 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The context for teaching mathematics -- What is mathematics and why do we teach it -- A model for mathematics education -- Doing mathematics: living the standards -- Middle and high school mathematics curricula: fitting mathematics to reality -- Number and operations -- Patterns, functions and algebra -- Geometry and measurement -- Data analysis and probability -- Advanced topics -- Model fitting and empirical model construction -- Linear programming and numerical search methods -- Modeling using calculus -- Decisions in organizing for mathematics instruction -- Getting ready for teaching -- Providing for individual differences -- Assessing and evaluating mathematics achievement -- Classroom management in mathematics -- Futures: mathematics education in the 21st century.
Systems requirements for accompanying computer disc: 32 MB RAM, Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows 2000 ; Macintosh, System 8.6 or higher.
053436604X (alk. paper) 9780534366049 (alk. paper)
2001035730
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Middle school)
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Secondary)
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Middle school)
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Secondary)
QA11 / .M37577 2002
510/.71/2
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The context for teaching mathematics -- What is mathematics and why do we teach it -- A model for mathematics education -- Doing mathematics: living the standards -- Middle and high school mathematics curricula: fitting mathematics to reality -- Number and operations -- Patterns, functions and algebra -- Geometry and measurement -- Data analysis and probability -- Advanced topics -- Model fitting and empirical model construction -- Linear programming and numerical search methods -- Modeling using calculus -- Decisions in organizing for mathematics instruction -- Getting ready for teaching -- Providing for individual differences -- Assessing and evaluating mathematics achievement -- Classroom management in mathematics -- Futures: mathematics education in the 21st century.
Systems requirements for accompanying computer disc: 32 MB RAM, Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows 2000 ; Macintosh, System 8.6 or higher.
053436604X (alk. paper) 9780534366049 (alk. paper)
2001035730
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Middle school)
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Secondary)
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Middle school)
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Secondary)
QA11 / .M37577 2002
510/.71/2