The book takes a problem-solving approach to learning elementary school mathematics and develops concepts by considering examples to uncover patterns. It includes both standard and non-standard problems and exercises, some of which are challenging while others are mainly for reinforcement.

The book is written in a relaxed style and includes amusing quotations as well as brief biographies and fun facts about the people who made these quotes. Also included are interesting and surprising applications of mathematics.

Contents:IntroductionNumeration SystemsBinary OperationsUnderstanding ZeroFunctionsLogicNumber TheoryRational Numbers (Fractions), Decimals, and PercentProbabilityStatisticsGeometrySystems of Measurement
Readership: Elementary school teachers, parents of elementary school students, elementary school students, college faculty teaching mathematics courses designed for future elementary school teachers, college students majoring in elementary education.Elementary School Mathematics;Problem-Solving00

Sheldon Rothman

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