Making math learning fun for inner city school students / / edited by Glendolyn Duhon-Jeanlouis, Alice Duhon-McCallum, Ashraf Esmail

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910817257903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Lanham, Md., : University Press of America, Inc., 2011
• ISBN: 1-283-61608-4; 9786613928535; 0-7618-5318-9
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (95 p.)
• Collana: Issues in black education series
• Altri autori (Persone): Duhon-JeanlouisGlendolyn; Duhon-RossAlice; EsmailAshraf
• Disciplina: 510.71173
• Soggetti: Minorities - Education; Mathematics - Study and teaching; Education, Urban
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Series Foreword; References; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter One: Making Mathematics Fun in the Classroom; Multiplication; Problem Solving Strategies; Different Ways of Checking for Understanding; Personalized Word Problems; Charts and Graphs; Line Graphs: Charting the Weather; Grade Graphing; Bar Graphs; M&M® Graphs; Class Test Scores Graphs; Circle Graphs; Measurement; Fractions; Reducing Fractions; Fraction Matches; Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions; Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions; Conclusion; ReferencesChapter Two: Preparing Students for Learning: Considering the Emotions; References; Chapter Three: Factors Influencing Student Attitudes, Behaviors, and Learning Outcomes in the Statistics Course; Introduction; Literature Review; Data and Methods; Findings; Factors Influencing Student Learning Outcomes; Instructional Procedures; Setting the Stage for the Course; Course Lecture Procedures; Instructor's Disposition, Attitude, and Behavior; Classroom Physical ; Environment; Additional Factors; Student Characteristics; Instructor Characteristics; Other Course Features; Conclusion; ReferencesChapter Four: Multicultural Education Math Strategies for Today's Diverse Classrooms; References; Chapter Five: After-Work Hours Challenges of American Parents to Assist Their Children with Math Homework and Other Subject Matters; Do Any of these Situations Sound Familiar; How Parents Can Help with Homework; Why is it Important For My Child to Learn Math; How Will My Child Learn Math?; What Tips Can I (Parents) Do To Help My Child With Math?; Make Math Part of Your Child's Day; Encourage Your Child to Give Explanations; Teaching Math to Young Children; Foundations; Why is it Important For My Child To Learn MathKnowing How to do Math Makes Our Day-to-Day Lives Easier!; How Will My Child Learn Math?; What Tips Can I Use To Help My Child?; Be Positive About Math!; Make Math Part of your Child's Day; Encourage Your Child to Give Explanations; What Math Activities Can I Do With My Child?; 1. Understanding Numbers; 2. Understanding Measurements; 3. Understanding Geometry; 4. Understanding Patterns; 5. Understanding and Managing Data; Where Can I Get Help; Your Child's Teacher; Others who can Help; References; Index; Editors; Contributors
• Sommario/riassunto: This book is an effective tool for educators and a textbook for professors of higher education. The concepts discussed in the book provide a body of knowledge that will enable leaders to understand the critical issues surrounding inner city school students in their ability to learn mathematical concepts.