BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR TEACHERS
Aharoni, Ron. (2007). Arithmetic for Parents: A Book for Grownups About Children's
Mathematics. El Cerrito, CA: Sumizdat.
The book provided detailed discussions on basic elementary mathematics topics and shows how grownups can use this information to develop and/or improve their mathematical thinking.
Burns, Marilyn. (1998). Math: Facing an American Phobia. Sausalito, CA: Math
Solution Publications.
This book looks at why math has the dreadful reputation it does. It provides clear messages about what math can and should mean to us all and how we can keep our children from developing negative attitudes. Also, it is an excellent resource for parents.
Burns, Marilyn. (1984). The Math Solution: Teaching Mastery through Problem Solving.
Sausalito, CA: Math Solution Publications.
This book provides strategies and examples of problem solving techniques.
Carnegie Learning. (2006). Algebra I Student Text. Pittsburgh, PA: Carnegie Learning,
Inc.
Writing and evaluating algebraic expressions are clearly explained in Chapters 1-3. Many practice exercises and illustrations are included.
Hogan, Bob & Forsten, Char. (2007). 8-Step Model Drawing. Peterborough, NW:
Crystal Springs Books.
This book introduces the model-drawing process adapted from the Singapore Math. Many of the word problems for the units can from this book - excellent book for teachers who are interesting in using the Singaporemath curriculum.
Larson, Roland E. & Hostetler, Robert P. (1992). Elementary Algebra. Lexington, MA:
D.C. Heath.
Many of the word problems used in the unit came from this textbook.
Ma, Liping. (1999). Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics. Lawrence
Earlbaum Associates, Inc. New Jersey.
This text was used a reference and the ideas was discussed with the seminar.
Marzano, Robert J. (2007). The Art and Science of Teaching. Alexandria, VA: Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development.
This text presented a model for ensuring quality teaching that balances the necessity of research-based instructional strategies and design.
Algebra I Student Textbook. (2007). Glencoe Mathematics. McGraw Hill, Chicago, IL.
A textbook designed for use in a year long algebra course in linear functions. Writing and evaluating algebraic expressions are clearly explained in Chapters 1-3. Many practice exercises and illustrations are included. Many word problems in this unit came from this text.
Marshall Cavendish Education, Primary Mathematics Workbook 5A. (1984).
SingaporeMath. Oregon City, OR.
This text was used as a reference. Many word problems in this unit came from this text.
Marshall Cavendish Education, Primary Mathematics Workbook 5B. (1984).
SingaporeMath. Oregon City, OR.
This text was used as a reference. Many word problems in this unit came from this text.
Marshall Cavendish Education, Primary Mathematics Workbook 6A. (1984).
SingaporeMath. Oregon City, OR.
This text was used as a reference. Many word problems in this unit came from this text.
www.cps.k12.il.us. News clipping. Retrieve July 4, 2007
This website provided information regarding the school district and the school.
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