The fifth edition of Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers, with new co-author Richard Millman, focuses on mathematical knowledge needed for teaching--constantly showing future teachers why they are learning math content and when they will use this information in the classroom. To decide whether the methods or ideas of elementary students are right or wrong and be able to explain why to them is one of the most important aspects of teaching, and is the emphasis of this fantastic text for future teachers.

The fifth edition of Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers, with new co-author Richard Millman, focuses on mathematical knowledge needed for teaching--constantly showing future teachers why they are learning math content and when they will use this information in the classroom. To decide whether the methods or ideas of elementary students are right or wrong and be able to explain why to them is one of the most important aspects of teaching, and is the emphasis of this fantastic text for future teachers.