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Teaching Secondary and Middle School Mathematics » (3rd Edition)

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Authors: Daniel J. Brahier
ISBN-13: 9780205569199, ISBN-10: 0205569196
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Inc.
Date Published: March 2008
Edition: 3rd Edition

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Author Biography: Daniel J. Brahier

Book Synopsis

Teaching Secondary and Middle School Mathematics is designed for pre-service or in-service teachers. It combines up-to-date technology and research with a vibrant writing style to help teachers grasp curriculum, teaching, and assessment issues as they relate to secondary and middle school mathematics. The third edition offers a balance of theory and practice, including a wealth of examples and descriptions of student work, classroom situations, and technology usage to assist any teacher in visualizing high-quality mathematics instruction in the middle and secondary classroom.

Table of Contents

1Mathematics as a process3
2Learning theories and psychology in mathematics education29
3Curricular models63
4Implementing a course of study88
5Planning for instruction123
6Teaching tools and strategies156
7Teaching specific mathematics content194
8The role of assessment243
9Principles of assessment practices278
10Meeting the needs of all students307
11The teacher of mathematics in the school community333

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