NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Loose-leaf versions also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For loose-leaf editions that include MyLab(TM) or Mastering(TM), several versions may exist for each title--including customized versions for individual schools--and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use MyLab or Mastering platforms. Fosters reasoning skills, deep conceptual understanding, and a positive attitude to aspiring elementary or middle school teachers Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers presents the mathematical content needed for teaching within the context of the elementary classroom. The authors endeavor to answer the frequently asked question "Why are we learning this?" by going beyond skill explanations to show how these concepts are implemented in the future classroom, and what types of questions children may ask. The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics are included.

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