Materials

There is a one-page Math Activity preceding each of 37 sections of the text. These Math Activities are optional and may be used for small group instruction, homework, or ideas for designing an elementary school mathematics activity. A Manipulative Kit of colored card stock materials is available for use with the activities and is packaged with each text, if requested by the instructor.

MANIPULATIVE KIT ISBN 0-07-006297-8

This kit has the following commonly used manipulatives, each with corresponding containers: Pattern Block Pieces, Color Tiles, Attribute Pieces, Red and Black Tiles, Base Five Pieces, Base Ten Pieces, Fraction Bars, Polygons for Tessellations, and Spinners for Simulations.

Reasons for Using Math Activities and Materials

Introduce concepts through inductive-type activities which precede the introduction of definitions and rules

Introduce prospective teachers to activities that develop concepts and mathematical thinking

Illustrate methods of teaching mathematics which are recommended by the NCTM Standards

Encourage looking for patterns and forming conjectures

Provide opportunities for students to express their thinking in writing

Familiarize students with some of the common manipulatives found in schools

Introduce activities that can be adapted to the elementary school curriculum

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