Teaching Mathematics in Secondary and Middle School: An Interactive Approach (3e)

This text focuses on all the complex aspects of teaching mathematics in today's classroom and the most current NCTM standards. It demonstrates how to creatively incorporate the standards into teaching along with inquiry-based instructional strategies. Using one expansive case study that follows a mathematics teacher through his first year in the profession, the text illustrates how to lead pupils toward meaningful mathematics and strategies for developing mathematics skills. Interactive in its approach, the text includes an abundance of illustrative examples, mini case studies, cooperative learning activities, field-based activities, and transitional activities.

• Greater depth—Given to applying for faculty positions as a mathematics teacher, teaching math from a historical perspective, communication with math, working with students as individuals, working with ESL/EFL and integrating math with other content areas.

  • Identifies professional issues students will face upon graduation and in teaching.

• Updated information—With respect to the research literature, the publication of PSSM, and advances in technology.

  • Assures professors students are getting the most current knowledge related to the field of mathematics education.

• Chapter 11, Analyzing Examples of Mathematics Curricula and Instructional Practice is thoroughly revised.

  • Demonstrates for teachers criteria for evaluating math programs.

• Glossary of technical terms.

  • Helps students become familiar with key terms used in the field.

• NEW - Greater depth—Given to applying for faculty positions as a mathematics teacher, teaching math from a historical perspective, communication with math, working with students as individuals, working with ESL/EFL and integrating math with other content areas.

  • Identifies professional issues students will face upon graduation and in teaching.

• NEW - Updated information—With respect to the research literature, the publication of PSSM, and advances in technology.

  • Assures professors students are getting the most current knowledge related to the field of mathematics education.

• NEW - Chapter 11, Analyzing Examples of Mathematics Curricula and Instructional Practice is thoroughly revised.

  • Demonstrates for teachers criteria for evaluating math programs.

• NEW - Glossary of technical terms.

  • Helps students become familiar with key terms used in the field.

• Inquiry lessons.

  • Leads students to reason inductively, to construct mathematical concepts, and discover mathematical relationships.

• Direct-instructional lessons.

  • Leads students to gain knowledge of conventions and develop algorithmic language.

• Comprehension-and-communication lessons.

  • Leads students to take advantage of the special features of mathematical language.