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This is a systematic exposition of a major part of the mathematics of grades 5 to 8 (excluding statistics), written specifically for Common Core era teachers. It differs from other books for teachers in that the mathematics is correct, in the sense that all the concepts are clearly and correctly defined, and a grade-appropriate explanation (that is, proof) is given for every assertion. For example, it gives a precise definition of percent and explains how to use the definition to do all the standard problems about percent in an entirely routine manner. It also gives a leisurely explanation for ``negative times negative is positive''. Another key feature is an intuitive introduction to plane geometry via rotations, translations, reflections, and dilations that, instead of treating these transformations as merely fun activities, shows how they make sense of the usual geometric topics in middle school, including congruence, similarity, length, area, and volume. In short, the readers will find in this volume a clear explanation of whatever was once puzzling to them in the mathematics of grades 5 to 8.Product Identifiers
PublisherAmerican Mathematical Society
ISBN-139781470427207
eBay Product ID (ePID)223169808
Product Key Features
SubjectEducation, Mathematics, Teaching
Publication Year2016
Number of Pages383 Pages
Publication NameTeaching School Mathematics: Pre-Algebra
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorHung-Hsi Wu
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height254 mm
Item Width178 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorHung-Hsi Wu