Today's Mathematics: Concepts, Methods, and Classroom Activities, (Shrinkwrapped with CD inside envelop inside front cover of Text), 12th Edition

Revision and reorganization of material into chapters that reflect the vision of mathematics learning, teaching and assessment present in the NCTM Curriculum Focal Points (2006) and the most recent NCTM Teaching Standards entitled, Mathematics Teaching Today: Improving Practice, Improving Student Learning (2007).

A discussion of changes in content and emphasis in Pre-K-8 mathematics

A listing of the NCTM standards for grades Pre-K-2, 3-5 and 6-8 and a supporting set of references.

An example of a complete NCTM standard (see chapter on Technology in Mathematics, a discussion of the role of the computer technology in elementary/middle grades is supported by the complete text of the NCTM position paper on technology in the classroom and a set of activities for grades Pre-K-8.)

On the CD that accompanies the text, each chapter has both primary and intermediate sample lesson plans for each of the content chapters to aid in putting research theory into classroom practice.