This text provides preservice prekindergarten through grade eight teachers with ideas, techniques, and approaches to teaching mathematics appropriate for the 21st century, and strongly integrates technology with hands-on experience. This is the only text to include practice Praxis II-style test questions to prepare teacher candidates to pass the high-stakes test used for teacher certification. The new sixth edition has been updated with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Curriculum Focal Points, which provide focus on significant concepts for each grade level.
This book is one of the only textbooks I frequently refer back to. I have used the book more since finishing the class than I did while in the class. It is a good reference when you have a student that isn't understanding and you need to use another approach. It is very good at addressing the various learning styles. There is also a large emphasis on using manipulatives in the classroom - I strongly agree with this.
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