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For courses in Mathematics for Teachers.

Fosters deep understanding that leads to effective teaching

Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers, 6th Edition connects the foundations of‚ÄØK-8‚ÄØmathematics‚ÄØto‚ÄØthe “why” behind procedures‚ÄØand‚ÄØformulas. Known‚ÄØfor her contributions to mathematics education, Beckmann‚ÄØhelps future teachers explain why the standard procedures and formulas of elementary and middle school mathematics are valid, why nonstandard methods can also be valid, and‚ÄØmore. The Classroom Activities, Problems and narrative foster active student engagement in mathematical practices. The text also addresses the‚ÄØK-8 CCSS‚ÄØfor Mathematical Content‚ÄØfrom a teacher’s perspective.