The mathematical education of teachers (Q2758017)

This volume is part of the CBMS Issues in Mathematics Education series. This report is designed to be a resource for mathematics faculty and other parties involved in the education of mathematics teachers. It gathers and reports current thinking on curriculum and policy issues affecting the mathematical education of teachers. It considers two general themes: (1) the intellectual substance in school mathematics; and (2) the special nature of the mathematical knowledge needed for teaching. Material here is geared toward stimulating efforts on individual campuses to improve programs for prospective teachers. This report contains general recommendations for all grades and extensive discussions of the specific mathematical knowledge required for teaching elementary, middle, and high-school grades, respectively. It is also designed to marshal efforts in the mathematical sciences community to back important national initiatives to improve mathematics education and to expand professional development opportunities.NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEThe report consists of two parts. Part 1 attempts to give mathematics faculty a useful summary of the curriculum and policy issues that affect prospective and practicing teachers.NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEPart 2 is aimed foremost at mathematics education faculties and mathematics faculties deeply involved in teacher education. It goes into considerable detail about major themes in these courses, including strategies for developing a sound mathematical understanding and an awareness of common student misconceptions. NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEThe book will be an important resource for mathematics faculties, mathematics education faculties, mathematics chairs, deans, supervisors in schools, organizations of mathematicians and other parties involved in the mathematical education of teachers.NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEThis document is available in print and electronic formats. It may be downloaded from the Conference Board of the Mathematical Science Web site, \url{http://www.maa.org/cbms}.