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Record Nr.

UNINA9910815028403321

Autore

Larson Matthew R.

Titolo

Balancing the equation : a guide to school mathematics for educators & parents / / Matthew R. Larson & Timothy D. Kanold

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bloomington, Indiana : , : Solution Tree Press, , [2016]

�2016

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (viii, 124 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

510.71/273

Soggetti

Mathematics - Study and teaching - Parent participation - United States

Education - Parent participation - United States

Teacher-student relationships - United States

Parent-teacher relationships - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Why mathematics education needs to improve -- A brief history of mathematics education : lessons to learn -- Understand the common core state standards for mathematics -- The equilibrium position and effective mathematics instruction -- How to help your child learn mathematics -- Epilogue : conclusion and action steps for educators and parents -- Appendix : additional resources for parents.

Sommario/riassunto

This book focuses on individuals involved in K-12 mathematics education, particularly educators and parents, who seek to improve their understanding of mathematics and help students succeed. Popular misconceptions and misguided discourse about mathematics education are also discussed.