Mathematics for elementary teachers : a contemporary approach / Gary L. Musser, William F. Burger, Blake E. Peterson.

Author/creator Musser, Gary L.
Other author Burger, William F.
Other author Peterson, Blake E.
Format Book
Edition9th ed.
Publication InfoHoboken, NJ : J. Wiley, ©2011.
Description1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Subjects

Contents 1. Introduction to problem solving -- 2. Sets, whole numbers, and numeration -- 3. Whole numbers : operations and properties -- Addition and subtraction -- Multiplication and division -- Ordering and exponents -- 4. Whole number computation : mental, electronic, and written -- Mental math, estimation, and calculators -- Written algorithms for whole-number operations -- Algorithms in other bases -- 5. Number theory -- Primes, composites, and tests for divisibility -- Counting factors, greatest common factor, and least common multiple -- 6. Fractions -- 7. Decimals, ratio, proportion, and percent -- Operations with decimals -- 8. Integers -- Addition and subtraction -- Multiplication, division, and order -- 9. Rational numbers, real numbers, and algebra -- Relations and functions -- Functions and their graphs -- 10. Statistics -- Organizing and picturing information -- Misleading graphs and statistics -- Analyzing data -- 11. Probability -- Simulation, expected value, odds, and conditional probability -- 12. Geometric shapes -- Relationships -- Formal approach to geometry -- Regular polygons, tessellations, and circles -- Three-dimensional shapes -- 13. Measurement -- Nonstandard and standard units -- Length and area -- Surface area -- Volume -- 14. Geometry using triangle congruence and similarity -- Congruence of triangles -- Similarity of triangles -- Euclidean constructions -- Geometric problem solving using triangle congruence and similarity -- 15. Geometry using coordinates -- Distance and slope in the coordinate plate -- Equations and coordinates -- 16. Geometry using transformations -- Epilogue : an eclectic approach to geometry -- Elementary logic -- Clock arithmetic : a mathematical system.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011290776
ISBN9780470531341
ISBN0470531347

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