Linda Kasal Fusco

Navigating MathLand

How Parents Can Help Their Kids Through the Maze

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The intent of this book is to provide a guide for parents to help them navigate the thirteen years of their children's math education (K-12). The book will provide parents with the knowledge and skills they will need to proactively advocate for their children's preparation for the 21st century workforce.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Juni 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 259g
• ISBN-13: 9781475824544
• ISBN-10: 1475824548
• Artikelnr.: 48140740

Autorenporträt

Linda Fusco experienced a 47-year journey as an educator. She majored in mathematics; taught math and science, worked as administrator; and became a doctoral researcher studying how secondary math teachers transition into their practice; and currently consults.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Introduction: Is Your Child Engaged in Learning Mathematics?
Chapter 1: Preferences - How Does Your Child Prefer to Learn Mathematics?
Chapter 2: Connects and Disconnects of the School Mathematics Program -
What are the Hurdles Your Child Will Experience in Learning Mathematics in
School? Chapter 3: Teacher - Who is the Most Influential Person in Teaching
Your Child Mathematics? Chapter 4: American Education System- The 19th
Century Factory Model in the 21st Century; Why do School Systems Continue
to Visit MathLand but Never Stay? Chapter 5: Understanding the Common Core
and the American Culture - How Will Your Child's Mathematics Education Be
Influenced by the Common Core Mathematics Standards? Chapter 6: Next Steps-
What Can You Do to Improve Your Child's Interest in Learning Mathematics?