Developing Essential Understanding of Geometry for Teaching Mathematics in Grades 6-8

Nathalie Sinclair, David Pimm, Melanie Skelin

ISBN 10: 0873536916 / ISBN 13: 9780873536912

Verlag: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2012

Beschreibung

Series: Developing Essential Understanding. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNFG; JNT; JNU; PBM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. . . 2012. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers V9780873536912

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Developing Essential Understanding of Geometry for Teaching Mathematics in Grades 6-8
• Verlag: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0873536916
• ISBN-13: 9780873536912
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

Why are there so many formulas for area and volume, and why do some of them look alike? Why does one quadrilateral have no special name while another has several, like square, rectangle, rhombus, and parallelogram―and why are all these names useful?

How much do you know … and how much do you need to know?

Helping your students develop a robust understanding of geometry requires that you understand this mathematics deeply. But what does that mean? This book focuses on essential knowledge for teachers about geometry. It is organized around four big ideas, supported by multiple smaller, interconnected ideas―essential understandings. Taking you beyond a simple introduction to geometry, the book will broaden and deepen your mathematical understanding of one of the most challenging topics for students―and teachers. It will help you engage your students, anticipate their perplexities, avoid pitfalls, and dispel misconceptions. You will also learn to develop appropriate tasks, techniques, and tools for assessing students’ understanding of the topic.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.