Teaching Mathematics for the 21st Century: Methods and Activities for Grades 6-12, Second Edition

Effective teachers need to know not only “what” to teach but also “how” to teach. To that end, this practical book is geared to deepening prospective teachers' personal knowledge base while enhancing their ability to design and deliver mathematics instruction that is in line with current standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Extensive background in the history and evolution of mathematics education sets the stage for activities, lesson plans, investigations, and assessment tools that are thoroughly grounded in the latest research. Includes numerous articles from The Mathematics Teacher and Teaching Middle School Mathematics; as well as classroom-tested problems, investigations, and instructional sequences proven effective in diverse classrooms and a variety of school situations. For future mathematics teachers.