a contemporary approach to teaching grades 7-12 Dossey, John A. text bibliography cau Pacific Grove, CA Brooks/Cole c2002 2001 monographic eng

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xxiv, 632 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) 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. John A. Dossey ... [et al.]. Includes bibliographical references and index. Systems requirements for accompanying computer disc: 32 MB RAM, Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows 2000 ; Macintosh, System 8.6 or higher. 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 053436604X (alk. paper) 9780534366049 (alk. paper) 2001035730 DLC 010509 20151023231715.0 ocm47002256 eng