Table of Contents

1. Teaching Mathematics: Influences and Directions. 2. Learning and Teaching Mathematics. 3. Developing Mathematical Thinking and Problem-Solving Ability. 4. Assessing Mathematics Understanding. 5. Developing Number Concepts. 6. Developing Understanding of Numeration. 7. Developing Whole Number Operations: Meaning of Operations. 8. Developing Whole Number Operations: Mastering the Basic Facts. 9. Estimation and Computational Procedures for Whole Numbers. 10. Developing Fraction Concepts. 11. Developing Fraction Computation. 12. Developing Decimal Concepts and Computation. 13. Understanding Ratio, Proportion, and Percent. 14. Developing Geometric Thinking and Spatial Sense. 15. Developing Measurement Concept and Skills. 16. Collecting, Organizing, and Interpreting Data. 17. Developing Integers and Algebraic Thinking.