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Bennett, Albert B.

Mathematics for elementary teachers : an activity approach / Albert B. Bennett, Jr. & L. Ted Nelson. - 6th edition. - Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2004. - xii, 875 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.

Contents;

Problem solving
1.1 Introduction to problem solving
1.2 Patterns and problem solving
1.3 Problem solving with algebra

Sets, functions, and reasoning
2.1 Sets and venn diagrams
2.2 Functions and graphs
2.3 Introduction to deductive reasoning

Whole numbers
3.1 Numeration systems
3.2 Addition and subtraction
3.3 Multiplication
etc.

Number theory
4.1 Factors and multiples
4.2 Greatest common divisor and least common multiple

Integers and fractions
5.1 Integers
5.2 Introduction to fractions
5.3 Operations with fractions

Decimals: Rational and irrational numbers
6.1 Decimals and rational numbers
6.2 Operations with decimals
6.3 Ratio, percent, and scientific notation
etc.

Statistics
7.1 Collecting and graphing data
7.2 Describing and analyzing data
7.3 Sampling, predictions, and simulations

Probability
8.1 Single-stage experiments
8.2 Multistage experiments

Geometric figures
9.1 Plane figures
9.2 Polygons and tessellations
9.3 Space figures
etc.

Measurement
10.1 Systems of measurement
10.2 Area and perimeter
10.3 Volume and surface area

Motions in geometry
11.1 Congruence and constructions
11.2 Congruence mappings
11.3 Similarity mappings



Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN: 9780072931648 0072931647

LCCN: 2003269525

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mathematics.

Dewey Class. No.: 510 / BEN