Ratio and proportion : research and teaching in mathematics teachers' education (pre- and in-service mathematics teachers of elementary and middle school classes) / David Ben-Chaim, Yaffa Keret, Bat-Sheva Ilany

Author: Ben-Chaim, David
Published: Rotterdam ; Boston : SensePublishers, [2012]
Copyright Date: ©2012
Physical Description: 1 online resource
Additional Creators: Keret, Yaffa and Ilany, Bat-Sheva

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Contents

Part 1. Introduction -- Part One. Structure of Book and Teaching Model -- Structure of Book -- A Model For Teaching Ratio and Proportion Using Authentic Investigative Activities -- Part Two. The Oretical Background -- A Mathematical Perspective of Ratio and Proportion -- Proportional Reasoning--A Psychological-Didactical View -- Research and New Approaches in Pre- and in-Service Mathematics Teacher Education -- Part Three. Authentic Investigative Activities, Including Didactic Comments and Explanations -- Authentic Investigative Activities--Introduction -- Group 1 -- Introductory Activities -- Group 2 -- Rate Activities -- Group 3 -- Ratio Activities -- Group 4 -- Stretching and Shrinking: Scaling Activities -- Group 5 -- Indirect Proportion Activities -- Group 6 -- Additional Activities For Practice and Enrichment (All Topics) -- Part Four. Assessment Tools -- Introduction to Assessment Tools -- Questionnaire -- Attitude Toward Ratio and Proportion -- Diagnostic Questionnaire in Ratio and Proportion -- Assessing Research Reports and Building A Student Portfolio -- Part Five. Annotated Resources and Bibliography -- Annotated Resources.

Summary

Ratio and Proportion-Research and Teaching in Mathematics Teachers' Education offers its readers an intellectual adventure where they can acquire invaluable tools to turn teaching ratio and proportion to professionals and school children into an enjoyable experience. Based on in-depth research, it presents a deep, comprehensive view of the topic, focusing on both the mathematical and psychological-didactical aspects of teaching it. The unique teaching model incorporates both theoretical and practical knowledge, allowing instructors to custom-design teacher courses according to their specific needs. The book reports on hands-on experience in the college classes plus teachers' experience in the actual classroom setting. An important feature is the extensive variety of interesting, meaningful authentic activities. While these activities are on a level that will engage pre- and in-service mathematics teachers in training, most can also be utilized in upper elementary and middle school classes. Accompanying the majority of these activities are detailed remarks, explanations, and solutions, along with creative ideas on how to conduct and expand the learning adventure. While primarily written for educators of mathematics teachers, this book can be an invaluable source of information for mathematics teachers of elementary and middle school classes, pre-service teachers, and mathematics education researchers.

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9789460917844 (electronic bk.)
9460917844 (electronic bk.)
9460917828
9789460917820
9460917836
9789460917837

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