Elementary School Mathematics for Parents and Teachers

This book covers the elementary school mathematics curriculum common in most parts of the world. Its aim is to serve educators (teachers and parents) as a guide for teaching mathematics at elementary school level. The book focuses both on content knowledge and on pedagogical content knowledge. It bridges the gap between fundamental mathematical principles and good teaching practices. It also offers the reader a glimpse on how mathematicians perceive elementary mathematics and presents ideas for specific mathematical activities.

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This book covers the elementary school mathematics curriculum common in most parts of the world. Its aim is to serve educators (teachers and parents) as a guide for teaching mathematics at elementary school level. The book focuses both on content knowledge and on pedagogical content knowledge. It bridges the gap between fundamental mathematical principles and good teaching practices. It also offers the reader a glimpse on how mathematicians perceive elementary mathematics and presents ideas for specific mathematical activities.

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Contents:Counting and Natural NumbersThe Decimal Representation SystemThe Four Operations of ArithmeticAdditionSubtractionEven and Odd NumbersMultiplicationDivisionRegroupingAddition of Multi-Digit NumbersSubtraction of Multi-Digit NumbersGive Me Five!Introduction to GeometryPlanes and LinesLengthAnglesPolygonsArea
Key Features:Offers a comprehensive exposition of elementary mathematics, accessible to both teachers and parents alikeAn essential asset for making better teachersThis is one of the very few books that exposes elementary school mathematics in its entirety, at the level needed by educators