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 |
| Edition | 9th ed. |
| Publication Info | Hoboken, NJ : J. Wiley, ©2011. |
| Description | 1 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011290776 |
| ISBN | 9780470531341 |
| ISBN | 0470531347 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Professional | 372.7 M976M | ✔ Available | Place Hold |