bTextbook:/b All the essentials mathematics teachers need for teaching at the elementary and middle school levels! This best seller features rich problem-solving strategies, relevant topics, and extensive opportunities for hands-on experience. The coverage in the book moves from the concrete to the pictorial to the abstract, reflecting the way math is generally taught in elementary classrooms.pbHallmark Features:/bullibAppropriate Topical Sequence./b Moves from the concrete to the pictorial to the abstract, reflecting the way math is generally taught in elementary schools.libProblem Solving Emphasis./b Features the largest collection of problems (over 3,000!), worked examples, and problem-solving strategies in any text of its kind.libExtensive Geometry Coverage./b Comprehensive, five-chapter treatment of geometry based on the van Hiele model provides students with the necessary, and often neglected, background in geometry.libIntegrated Technology./b Technology and content are integrated throughout the text in a meaningful way. The technology includes activities from the expanded eManipulative activities, spreadsheet activities, Geometer’s Sketchpad activities, and calculator activities using a graphics calculator and Math Explorer./ulpbStudent Resource Handbook:/b This handbook is designed to enhance student learning as well as begin to model effective classroom practices. With many instructors working with students to create a personalized journal, this edition of the Handbook is three-hole punched for easy customization.ulliWarm Ups: Short problem solving activitiesliHands on Activities: Activities that help develop initial understandings at the concrete level.liTwo Dimensional ManipulativesliExercises, Mental Math, and Self-tests.liSolutions to all items in the handbook to enhance self-study.liResource Articles: Up-to-date references from journals for elementary teachers to help provide a c@58Që…¸ ¾Û€