Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 1st edition

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Ricardo Fierro
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 1: Problem Solving and Reasoning
    • 1.1: Patterns and Inductive Reasoning (9)
    • 1.2: Problem Solving Strategies (9)
    • 1.3: Algebra and Problem Solving (9)
    • 1.4: Logic and Deductive Reasoning (9)
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    • Chapter Review

  • Chapter 2: Sets, Numeration, and Addition and Subtraction with Whole Numbers
    • 2.1: Sets and Operations (9)
    • 2.2: Numbers and Numeration (9)
    • 2.3: Models and Properties of Addition and Subtraction (9)
    • 2.4: Algorithms for Whole Number Addition and Subtraction (9)
    • Chapter Test
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    • Chapter Review

  • Chapter 3: Multiplication and Division with Whole Numbers
    • 3.1: Models and Properties of Multiplication (9)
    • 3.2: Models of Division (9)
    • 3.3: Algorithms for Whole Number Multiplication and Division (9)
    • Chapter Test
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    • Chapter Review

  • Chapter 4: Elementary Number Theory and Integers
    • 4.1: Divisibility of Counting Numbers (9)
    • 4.2: Prime and Composite Numbers, LCM and GCF (9)
    • 4.3: Integers (9)
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    • Chapter Review

  • Chapter 5: Rational Numbers and Fractions
    • 5.1: Concept of Fractions and Representations (9)
    • 5.2: Addition and Subtraction with Rational Numbers (9)
    • 5.3: Multiplication and Division with Rational Numbers (9)
    • 5.4: Ratios and Proportional Reasoning (9)
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    • Chapter Review

  • Chapter 6: Decimals, Real Numbers, and Percents
    • 6.1: Decimals and Operations (9)
    • 6.2: Repeating Decimals, Irrational Numbers, and Real Numbers (9)
    • 6.3: Percent and Percent Change (9)
    • Chapter Test
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    • Chapter Review

  • Chapter 7: Algebra and Functions
    • 7.1: Representing and Creating Functions (9)
    • 7.2: Solving Equations (9)
    • 7.3: Algebra Tiles (9)
    • Chapter Test
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    • Chapter Review

  • Chapter 8: Descriptive Statistics
    • 8.1: Graphical Representation of Data (9)
    • 8.2: Measures of Center and Variation (9)
    • 8.3: Percentile, Box Plot, and Outliers (9)
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    • Chapter Review

  • Chapter 9: Probability
    • 9.1: Basics of Probability (9)
    • 9.2: Probability Rules (9)
    • 9.3: Expected Value, Odds, Simulation, and Normal Distribution (9)
    • Chapter Test
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    • Chapter Review

  • Chapter 10: Introduction to Geometry
    • 10.1: Representation of Building Blocks of Geometry (9)
    • 10.2: Pairs of Angles and Types of Polygons (9)
    • 10.3: Three Dimensional Shapes (9)
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    • Chapter Review

  • Chapter 11: Measurement
    • 11.1: Concept of Measurement and Measurement Systems (9)
    • 11.2: Perimeter and Area (9)
    • 11.3: The Pythagorean Theorem and Triangle Inequalities (9)
    • 11.4: Volume and Surface Area (9)
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  • Chapter 12: Triangles and Quadrilaterals
    • 12.1: Congruence Axioms for Triangles (9)
    • 12.2: Euclidean Constructions (8)
    • 12.3: Similarity (10)
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    • Chapter Review

  • Chapter 13: Coordinate Geometry and Plane Transformations
    • 13.1: Representations of Lines (9)
    • 13.2: Properties of Polygons Using Coordinate Geometry (9)
    • 13.3: Transformations of the Plane (9)
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Chapter 1: Problem Solving and Reasoning
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Chapter 4: Elementary Number Theory and Integers
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Chapter 5: Rational Numbers and Fractions
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Chapter 6: Decimals, Real Numbers, and Percents
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Chapter 7: Algebra and Functions
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Chapter 8: Descriptive Statistics
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Chapter 9: Probability
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Chapter 10: Introduction to Geometry
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Chapter 11: Measurement
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Chapter 12: Triangles and Quadrilaterals
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Chapter 13: Coordinate Geometry and Plane Transformations
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