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| Author | : Pamela Marx |
| Publisher | : Good Year Books |
| Total Pages | : 146 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 1596470712 |
A wide-ranging collection of maths activities to get the reader thinking about geometry, symmetry, topology, maths history, number properties, probability, ratios, puzzles and games. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.
| Author | : Alfred S. Posamentier |
| Publisher | : Prometheus Books |
| Total Pages | : 269 |
| Release | : 2010-03-19 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 1615922946 |
With many entertaining examples of mathematical curiosities, educators Posamentier and Lehmann have created the perfect introduction to the wonders of mathematics for the general reader, requiring only a high school background in the subject.
| Author | : Alfred S. Posamentier |
| Publisher | : Prometheus Books |
| Total Pages | : 298 |
| Release | : 2013-08-13 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 1616147482 |
Two veteran math educators demonstrate how some "magnificent mistakes" had profound consequences for our understanding of mathematics' key concepts. In the nineteenth century, English mathematician William Shanks spent fifteen years calculating the value of pi, setting a record for the number of decimal places. Later, his calculation was reproduced using large wooden numerals to decorate the cupola of a hall in the Palais de la Découverte in Paris. However, in 1946, with the aid of a mechanical desk calculator that ran for seventy hours, it was discovered that there was a mistake in the 528th decimal place. Today, supercomputers have determined the value of pi to trillions of decimal places. This is just one of the amusing and intriguing stories about mistakes in mathematics in this layperson's guide to mathematical principles. In another example, the authors show that when we "prove" that every triangle is isosceles, we are violating a concept not even known to Euclid - that of "betweenness." And if we disregard the time-honored Pythagorean theorem, this is a misuse of the concept of infinity. Even using correct procedures can sometimes lead to absurd - but enlightening - results. Requiring no more than high-school-level math competency, this playful excursion through the nuances of math will give you a better grasp of this fundamental, all-important science.
| Author | : Alfred S Posamentier |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 2018-11-07 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 9813271728 |
Many schools throughout the United States are now employing coaches to support teachers in the teaching of mathematics. Very often, these are professionals selected from the current teaching ranks who did not receive any special training to serve as a coach. This book provides the skills, knowledge, and lessons from experience that lead such a mentor to function effectively. Aside from describing the basic duties of an effective math coach, we also provide a plethora of resources to enrich instruction, improve problem-solving direction, and provide teachers with a wide variety of techniques to enhance their teaching effectiveness.
| Author | : Alfred S Posamentier |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 1042 |
| Release | : 2020-09-18 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 9811211434 |
The primary aim of this book is to provide teachers of mathematics with all the tools they would need to conduct most effective mathematics instruction. The book guides teachers through the all-important planning process, which includes short and long-term planning as well as constructing most effective lessons, with an emphasis on motivation, classroom management, emphasizing problem-solving techniques, assessment, enriching instruction for students at all levels, and introducing relevant extracurricular mathematics activities. Technology applications are woven throughout the text.A unique feature of this book is the second half, which provides 125 highly motivating enrichment units for all levels of secondary school mathematics. Many years of proven success makes this book essential for both pre-service and in-service mathematics teachers.
| Author | : Denise H Sutton |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 222 |
| Release | : 2021-01-26 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 9811231680 |
Innovative Teaching: Best Practices from Business and Beyond for Mathematics Teachers provides educators with new and exciting ways to introduce material and methods to motivate and engage students by showing how some of the techniques commonly used in the business world — and beyond — are applicable to the world of education. It also offers educators practical advice with regard to the changing culture of education, keeping up with technology, navigating politics at work, interacting with colleagues, developing leadership skills, group behavior, and gender differences.Innovative Teaching demonstrates how the classroom environment is similar to the marketplace. Educators, like businesses, for example, must capture and hold the attention of their audience while competing with a constant stream of 'noise.' With the introduction of the Internet and the wide use of social media, promoters understand that they must not only engage their audience, but also incorporate audience feedback into the promotional work and product or service they offer. Innovative Teaching shows educators how to take the best practices from business — and beyond — and recombine these resources for appropriate use in the classroom.
| Author | : Alfred S Posamentier |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 136 |
| Release | : 2016-11-11 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 9813146362 |
Games are seen only for recreation. However, this book shows that games can be used to strengthen problem-solving skills and beyond. This book presents strategy games and discusses for each one solutions towards a winning position in the game. In most cases, these strategies are analogous to problem-solving strategies in mathematics. Readers are also exposed to a wide variety of games from several different cultures, which will broaden the perspective of the readers.
| Author | : Alfred S Posamentier |
| Publisher | : World Scientific Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 188 |
| Release | : 2015-03-05 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 9814651656 |
This book introduces ten problem-solving strategies by first presenting the strategy and then applying it to problems in elementary mathematics. In doing so, first the common approach is shown, and then a more elegant strategy is provided. Elementary mathematics is used so that the reader can focus on the strategy and not be distracted by some more sophisticated mathematics.
| Author | : Alfred S. Posamentier |
| Publisher | : Corwin Press |
| Total Pages | : 153 |
| Release | : 2009-02-25 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 1452272611 |
"Demonstrates problem solving strategies with solutions and teaching notes and allows the teacher to create a collection of problems to fit a particular grade level." —Janice L. Richardson, Associate Professor and Education Coordinator, Department of Mathematics Elon University Help students succeed as problem solvers in and out of the classroom! Problem solving skills are critical to students′ success in mathematics, but the techniques can′t be caught; they must be taught. Based on the premise that educators must take a deliberate approach to the teaching of problem solving skills, this book helps teachers engage students in the process. Problem Solving in Mathematics, Grades 3–6 stresses the importance of problem solving in mathematics and presents nine strategies that students can use to solve problems, such as working backwards, finding a pattern, making a drawing, or solving a simpler equivalent problem. Each chapter demonstrates how teachers can: Apply the strategies to problems at different grade levels Incorporate these strategies into a mathematics program Understand how each strategy can be applied to real-life situations Make each strategy an integral part of students′ thinking processes With helpful teaching notes, sample problems for students that fit into any mathematics curriculum, and step-by-step solutions to sample problems, this book is perfect for teachers who want their students to succeed in mathematics!
| Author | : Alfred S Posamentier |
| Publisher | : World Scientific |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2020-07-21 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 9811219303 |
'The physical form of this new title is pleasing, including good paper, readable font, and durable binding … The book is not a collection of practical ideas. Rather, it is intended for those curious about pure mathematical tidbits. The flavor is light, as opposed to pedantic. Among the numerous books of this type, this title is significantly better than most. It should be considered for private collections and for libraries that can afford to serve a small, unique readership.Summing Up: Recommended. General readers.'CHOICEThis book demonstrates to the general audience that mathematics can be entertaining and fun, rather than the sad reputation it has gained over decades from uninspired school instruction that is often devoid of enrichment or motivational considerations.The book is designed in such a way that a reader will need almost no special preparation in mathematics, but to recall some of the most basic concepts that were taught at the lower-secondary-grade level.Yet, by the same token, the book will hopefully open up doors for those less motivated in mathematics — to interest readers to investigate some of the topics presented and thereby enhance their knowledge of mathematics — something most general readers will not initially find possible, but we hope will be an end product of this book.
