Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Via Problem Solving

I have taught a course in Fundamentals of Arithmetic and Logic twice and have used this book as a supplement both times. The activities in the book are well-suited to the elementary education majors that make up the majority of the enrollment. I occasionally assign problems from this book in lieu of a quiz or as an occasional extra credit problem. While the students do complain a bit about the difficulty of the problems, there has never been a problem with their ability to complete the exercises. Elementary education majors need to learn ways in which the problems can be presented so that they are interesting to young children. Patterns, designs and diagrams are all staples used to keep children interested and all are used in the problems in this book. I will continue to use it when I teach the class in the future.

This workbook is necessary to go with the text, Mathmatics for Elementary Teachers with Problem Solving. For what it is, it is fine. It just is too expensive.

This book goes beyond the typical math textbook. Its approach to problem solving and the techniques to accomplish the solutions is a valuable tool in preparing students for problem solving. With this book, students will get a better grasp of how to think about mathematics.