LESSONS FOR TEACHING



Interactivate lessons are linked through the table of contents of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers below.

These lesson plans are intended for those reflecting on their role as teacher and for those who will be teaching courses in mathematics. The lesson plans incorporate the activities for teacher-directed, individual, or group exploration.


Chapter 1: Viewing Mathematics
1.1 Mathematics as Communication
1.2 Mathematics as Reasoning
1.3 Mathematics as Problem Solving
1.4 A Connected, Balanced View of Mathematics
Chapter 2: Sets and Whole Number Operations and Properties
2.1 Sets and Whole Numbers
2.2 Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers
2.3 Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
2.4 Numeration
Chapter 3: Estimation and Computation
3.1 Strategies and Procedures for Mental Computation
3.2 Strategies and Procedures for Estimation
3.3 Algorithms for Addition and Subtraction
3.4 Algorithms for Multiplication and Division
Chapter 4: Number Theory
4.1 Factors and Divisibility
4.2 Prime and Composite Numbers
Chapter 5: Understanding Integer Operations and Properties
5.1 Addition, Subtraction, and Order Properties of Intergers
5.2 Integer Multiplication, Division, and Other Properties
Chapter 6: Rational Number Operations and Properties
6.1 Rational Number Ideas and Symbols
6.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers
6.3 Multiplying Rational Numbers
6.4 Dividing, Comparing, and Ordering Rational Numbers
Chapter 7: Proportional Reasoning
7.1 The Concept of Ratio
7.2 Proportional Variation and Solving Proportions
7.3 Solving Percent Problems
Chapter 8: Analyzing Data
8.1 Types of Data Displays
8.2 Data Displays that Show Relationships
8.3 Describing the Average and Spread of Data
8.4 Decision Making with Data
Chapter 9: Probability
9.1 Understanding Probability
9.2 Connecting Probability to Models and Counting
9.3 Simulations
9.4 Odds and Long-Term Behavior
9.5 Permutations and Combinations
Chapter 10: Introducing Geometry
10.1 Basic Ideas of Geometry
10.2 Solving Problems in Geometry
10.3 More About Angles
10.4 More About Triangles
10.5 More About Quadrilaterals
Chapter 11: Extending Geometry
11.1 Transformations
11.2 Geometric Patterns
11.3 Special Polygons
11.4 Three-Dimensional Figures
Chapter 12: Measurement
12.1 The Concept of Measurement
12.2 Measuring the Perimeter and Area of Polygons
12.3 Measuring the Surface Area and Volume of Solids
Chapter 13: Exploring Ideas of Algebra and Coordinate Geometry
13.1 Variables, Expressions, and Equations
13.2 Solving Equations
13.3 Exploring Graphs of Linear Equations
13.4 Connecting Algebra and Geometry


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