Developing essential understanding of geometry for teaching mathematics in grades 6-8 / Nathalie Sinclair, David Pimm, Melanie Skelin.
| Author/creator | Sinclair, Nathalie author. |
| Other author | Pimm, David, author. |
| Other author | Skelin, Melanie, author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Reston, VA : National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2012. |
| Description | 1 online resource (x, 96 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Supplemental Content | Click here to view book |
| Cover title | Developing essential understanding of geometry grades 6-8 |
| Portion of title | Geometry |
| Series | Essential understanding series. ^A1108417 |
| Partial contents | Introduction -- Geometry : the big ideas and essential understandings -- Connections : looking back and ahead in learning -- Challenges : learning, teaching, and assessing. |
| Abstract | Why are there so many formulas for area and volume, and why do some of them look alike? Why does one quadrilateral have no special name while another has several, like square, rectangle, rhombus, and parallelogram--and why are all these names useful? How much do you know ... and how much do you need to know? Helping your students develop a robust understanding of geometry requires that you understand this mathematics deeply. But what does that mean? This book focuses on essential knowledge for teachers about geometry. It is organized around four big ideas, supported by multiple smaller, interconnected ideas--essential understandings. Taking you beyond a simple introduction to geometry, the book will broaden and deepen your mathematical understanding of one of the most challenging topics for students--and teachers. It will help you engage your students, anticipate their perplexities, avoid pitfalls, and dispel misconceptions. You will also learn to develop appropriate tasks, techniques, and tools for assessing students' understanding of the topic. |
| General note | A series for teaching mathematics. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Sinclair, Nathalie. Developing essential understanding of geometry for teaching mathematics in grades 6-8. Reston, VA : National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, ©2012 9780873536912 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780873538237 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 0873538234 (electronic book) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |