a constructivist approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics Quintero, Ana Helvia creator author. Rosario, Héctor author. text bibliography Electronic books. enk 2016 monographic eng

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1 online resource (277 pages) The methods for teaching mathematics usually follow the structure of mathematics. The problem with this is that the structure of mathematics took centuries of elaboration to develop and is not the same as how one originally experiences mathematics. Based on research of how mathematics is actually learned, this book presents an innovative approach for teaching mathematics that will engage pupils and can have lifelong benefits for how they take on board more advanced mathematical topics. Math Makes Sense! makes use of the realistic mathematics education (RME) philosophy, which bridges the gap between informal mathematics learning (such as in day-to-day life) and more formal teaching in school. Many real-life situations as examples for learning are included, as well as different mathematical and logic puzzles that will stimulate learning and foster understanding. The ideas presented are not confined to one national curriculum and so can be helpful worldwide to teachers/ instructors (both in practice and those still in training), private tutors, homeschooling parents, and educational researchers. 1. Fostering the Learning of Mathematics -- 2. Construction of Concepts and Mathematical Interpretations -- 3. Numbering -- 4. Addition and Subtraction -- 5. Multiplication and Division -- 6. Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages -- 7. Measurement -- 8. Exploring Space -- 9. Probability and Statistics -- 10. Patterns, Relations, and Functions -- 11. The Joy of Puzzles -- 12. Technology: A Tool for Analysis and Interpretation -- 13. Assessment -- 14. Concluding Remarks -- Index. Ana Helvia Quintero (University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico), Héctor Rosario (North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, USA). Mathematics Study and teaching QA135.5 .Q55 2016 510.71 (DLC) 2015042688 (OCoLC)919237275 9781783268658 (electronic bk.) 1783268654 (electronic bk.) https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1216762 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1216762 https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1216762 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1216762 YDXCP 160406 20220908143941.0 ocn946059516 eng