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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach, 8th Edition

by: Gary L. Musser (Oregon State University); Blake E. Peterson (Brigham Young University, Utah); William F. Burger

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach, 8th Edition

by: Gary L. Musser (Oregon State University); Blake E. Peterson (Brigham Young University, Utah); William F. Burger

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Edition: 8th
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 01/01/2008
Publisher: WILEY
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Now in its eighth edition, this text masterfully integrates skills, concepts, and activities to motivate learning. It emphasises the relevance of mathematics to help students learn the importance of the information being covered. This approach ensures that they develop a sold mathematics foundation and discover how to apply the content in the real world.

Preface	p. xi
Introduction to Problem Solving	p. 1
The Problem Solving Process and Strategies	p. 3
Three Additional Strategies	p. 20
Sets, Whole Numbers, and Numeration	p. 43
Sets as a Basis for Whole Numbers	p. 45
Whole Numbers and Numeration	p. 59
The Hindu-Arabic System	p. 70
Relations and Functions	p. 82
Whole Numbers: Operations and Properties	p. 107
Addition and Subtraction	p. 109
Multiplication and Division	p. 123
Ordering and Exponents	p. 140
Whole Number Computation-Mental, Electronic, and Written	p. 155
Mental Math, Estimation, and Calculators	p. 157
Written Algorithms for Whole-Number Operations	p. 171
Algorithms in Other Bases	p. 192
Number Theory	p. 203
Primes, Composites, and Tests for Divisibility	p. 205
Counting Factors, Greatest Common Factor, and Least Common Multiple	p. 219
Fractions	p. 237
The Sets of Fractions	p. 239
Fractions: Addition and Subtraction	p. 255
Fractions: Multiplication and Division	p. 266
Decimals, Ratio, Proportion, and Percent	p. 285
Decimals	p. 287
Operations with Decimals	p. 297
Ratios and Proportion	p. 310
Percent	p. 320
Integers	p. 341
Addition and Subtraction	p. 343
Multiplication, Division, and Order
Rational Numbers, Real Numbers, and Algebra	p. 379
The Rational Numbers	p. 381
The Real Numbers	p. 399
Functions and Their Graphs	p. 417
Statistics	p. 439
Organizing and Picturing Information	p. 441
Misleading Graphs and Statistics	p. 464
Analyzing Data	p. 484
Probability	p. 513
Probability and Simple Experiments	p. 515
Probability and Complex Experiments	p. 532
Additional Counting Techniques	p. 549
Simulation, Expected Value, Odds, and Conditional Probability	p. 560
Geometric Shapes	p. 581
Recognizing Geometric Shapes	p. 583
Analyzing Shapes	p. 600
Properties of Geometric Shapes: Lines and Angles	p. 615
Regular Polygons and Tessellations	p. 628
Describing Three-Dimensional Shapes	p. 640
Measurement	p. 665
Measurement with Nonstandard and Standard Units	p. 667
Length and Area	p. 686
Surface Area	p. 707
Volume	p. 717
Geometry Using Triangle Congruence and Similarity	p. 739
Congruence of Triangles	p. 741
Similarity of Triangles	p. 752
Basic Euclidean Constructions	p. 765
Additional Euclidean Constructions	p. 777
Geometric Problem Solving Using Triangle Congruence and Similarity	p. 790
Geometry Using Coordinates	p. 807
Distance and Slope in the Coordinate Plane	p. 809
Equations and Coordinates	p. 822
Geometric Problem Solving Using Coordinates	p. 834
Geometry Using Transformations	p. 849
Transformations	p. 851
Congruence and Similarity Using Transformations	p. 875
Geometric Problem Solving Using Transformations	p. 893
Epilogue: An Eclectic Approach to Geometry	p. 909
Elementary Logic	p. 912
Clock Arithmetic: A Mathematical System	p. 923
Answers to Exercise/Problem Sets-Part A, Chapter Tests, and Topics A1
Photograph Credits P1
Index I1
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