Jennifer M. Suh, Padmanabhan Seshaiyer

Gebundenes Buch

Modeling Mathematical Ideas

Developing Strategic Competence in Elementary and Middle School

Beschreibung

Modeling Mathematical Ideas will provide a guide for navigating through the mathematics learning progressions for number sense, computational fluency, algebraic thinking and proportional reasoning through meaningful conceptual tasks.

Autor

Jennifer Suh is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education, College of Education and Human Development, George Mason University. Dr. Suh teaches mathematics methods courses in the Elementary Education Program and mathematics leadership courses for the Mathematics Specialist Masters and PH.D Programs.  She directs the Center for Outreach in Mathematics Professional Learning and Educational Technology, COMPLETE, a joint center between the College of Education and the College of Science. Her research focuses on mathematics teacher development while using Lesson Study to develop pedagogical mathematics knowledge across the continuum from pre-service teachers to mathematics teacher leaders; Children's development of mathematical meaning and models by building understanding and representational fluency; Problem-based Learning Environments to promote equitable access to 21st century skills: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration for diverse student populations in STEM disciplines.  Padmanabhan Seshaiyer is a professor of mathematical sciences and serves as the Director of the STEM Accelerator Program and the Center for Outreach in Mathematics Professional Learning and Educational Technology (COMPLETE) at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. During the last decade, he has initiated and directed a variety of educational programs including graduate and undergraduate research, K-12 outreach, teacher professional development, and enrichment programs to foster the interest of students and teachers in mathematical modeling and STEM at all levels. He is also actively involved in multiple global initiatives and training programs that engage students, teachers and faculty to develop innovative STEM-based solutions to real-world problems.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 228
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Dezember 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 632g
• ISBN-13: 9781475817584
• ISBN-10: 1475817584
• Artikelnr.: 45469456