"The ninth edition of this best-selling elementary mathematics methods textbook continues its rich history with a new contemporary design. Helping Children Learn Mathematics, Ninth Edition has been updated to reflect current recommendations, readings, children's books, research findings, and practices while maintaining the characteristics and features that have made it a popular choice for instructors. This is an invaluable text for students who are being introduced to teaching elementary mathematics. In addition, its depth also makes it appropriate for teachers to use as they continue to learn about teaching mathematics."--BOOK JACKET.