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Number of Pages: 200. Weight: 1.02 lbs. Publication Date: 2004-12-30. Publisher: Praeger.

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This book is written for parents and other interested parties so that they can understand the great debate taking place in many states in this country about how to teach basic math. The debate centers around the standards written by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), which call for a radically different approach to mathematics education. Because the issues are so heated between the NCTM-oriented curricula and traditional curricula (the curricula that NCTM-oriented replaced), the term Math Wars was coined to describe them. Parents are concerned about their children's math learning. Teachers are concerned about math teaching. When parents see what children are bringing home under the new curriculum, it is clear that their children are not working on the same mathematics that parents remember from the time when they were in school. But, the problem goes beyond grades K-12. Post-secondary mathematics courses are the fear of many students. The standards created by the NCTM do not necessarily prepare students for success, either on SATs or in college. Besides lack of knowledge about mathematics education, many parents have an additional problem in that they feel they lack knowledge in mathematics itself. This is very intimidating; thus it is difficult for parents to do anything about the confusing state of mathematics education. This book provides some answers.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
0275984230
ISBN-13
9780275984236
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30999650

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Author
Carmen Latterell
Publication Name
Math Wars : a Guide for Parents and Teachers
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
200 Pages

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9.2in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
16.2 Oz

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1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Qa11
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"This book will annoy some people (and that is why it was a courageous to write it), but in its final attempt to be fair to both sides of the "Wars" it is a book from which one can learn, and thus a worthwhile book not only for parents and teachers, but for all who are concerned with the state of mathematics education in the USA."- Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, "[W]ritten bu a mathematics educator to help parents and other interested parties understand the great debate about how to teach basic and advanced math." Library Media Connection, "This book will annoy some people (and that is why it was a courageous to write it), but in its final attempt to be fair to both sides of the "Wars" it is a book from which one can learn, and thus a worthwhile book not only for parents and teachers, but for all who are concerned with the state of mathematics education in the USA." Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, "Laterell has done an excellent job of making the language in the book simple, straightforward, and easy to understand for the wides possible audience....It would be good to have a copy of Math Wars on hand to lend to parents, new teachers, or anyone interested in the current and future state of mathematics education." Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, "[W]ritten bu a mathematics educator to help parents and other interested parties understand the great debate about how to teach basic and advanced math."- Library Media Connection, "Laterell has done an excellent job of making the language in the book simple, straightforward, and easy to understand for the wides possible audience....It would be good to have a copy of Math Wars on hand to lend to parents, new teachers, or anyone interested in the current and future state of mathematics education."- Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, "Parents and teachers interested in the cross-country debate about how to teach basic math won't want to miss the debate coverage in Math Wars: A Guide for Parents and Teachers. Here the heated issues between the NCTM curricula and traditional original curricula are discussed with an eye to understanding how kids learn math, what the differences are in what they are bringing home from the new curriculum, and why the standards created by the NCTM don't help prepare students for college. An intriguing survey of the many issues and theories involved in math teaching."- The Bookwatch, "Readers should read the entire book and understand that simple, balanced views in the midst of strife are difficult to attain. General audiences will gain insights; students of mathematics education and their teachers can read this with an eye toward unpacking the oversimplified. Recommended. General readers, graduate and professional collections."- Choice, "Readers should read the entire book and understand that simple, balanced views in the midst of strife are difficult to attain. General audiences will gain insights; students of mathematics education and their teachers can read this with an eye toward unpacking the oversimplified. Recommended. General readers, graduate and professional collections." Choice, "Parents and teachers interested in the cross-country debate about how to teach basic math won't want to miss the debate coverage in Math Wars: A Guide for Parents and Teachers. Here the heated issues between the NCTM curricula and traditional original curricula are discussed with an eye to understanding how kids learn math, what the differences are in what they are bringing home from the new curriculum, and why the standards created by the NCTM don't help prepare students for college. An intriguing survey of the many issues and theories involved in math teaching." The Bookwatch
Table of Content
Preface Introduction What Preceded the Math Wars? What Is Constructivism? What Does Research Say about the Math Wars? Who Are the Math Wars Players and on Which Side Are They? What Are the NCTM Standards? What Distinguishes NCTM-Oriented Curricula? What Distinguishes NCTM-Oriented Problems from Traditional Problems? What Happens to Students as They Reach the College Level? What Is Happening Internationally in Mathematics Education? Both Sides of the Question Additional Resources More Details on Related Issues Appendix One: Gender Differences in Mathematics Ability Appendix Two: Definitions of Mathematics Appendix Three: Placement Testing Glossary Bibliography
Copyright Date
2004
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Study & Teaching, General
Lccn
2004-017652
Dewey Decimal
510/.71/073
Dewey Edition
22
Genre
Education, Mathematics

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