Mathematics Education : Books
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Useful Words for Searching the Library Catalog
Mathematics -- Study and Teaching
You can limit your search by specifying a certain branch of math, for instance:
Algebra -- Study and teaching
You can also limit your search by specifying grade level, for instance:
Calculus -- Study and teaching (Higher)
To find kits or manipulatives, use the term "realia" and the name of the subject area.
Call Numbers
The general call number range for mathematics materials is:
QA (all)
More specifically,
QA101-145 (Elementary)
QA150-272.5 (Algebra)
QA273-280 (Probability; Statistics)
QA440-699 (Geometry; Trigonometry)
This is true for all MERIT locations: Professional, PreK-12, and Reference stacks.
Below are topical sections highlighting a few of the books at MERIT Library.
There are many more general resource books and plenty of content-related books that you can find in the Library Catalog or by browsing the library's shelves in this call number range.
Reference Books at MERIT Library
Here are books in the MERIT Reference Stacks. They can be checked out for one day.
Handbook of International Research in Mathematical Education by Call Number: QA11.2 .H36 2008ISBN: 9780805858761Publication Date: 2008-06-19Handbook of Research Design in Mathematics and Science Education by
Call Number: QA11 .H256 1999ISBN: 9780805832815Publication Date: 2000-04-01
International Handbook of Mathematics Education by Call Number: QA11 .I67 1996ISBN: 9780792335337Publication Date: 1997-01-31
Second Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning by Call Number: QA11 .S365 2007ISBN: 9781593115876Publication Date: 2007-01-01
General Books about Teaching Math at MERIT Library
These books are comprehensive, covering an array of mathematics teacher education topics, including assessment, history, foundations, classroom management, teaching strategies, professional development and some lesson ideas.
100 Commonly Asked Questions in Math Class by Call Number: QA139 P65 2013ISBN: 9781452243085Publication Date: 2013-09-27
Bringing the Common Core Math Standards to Life by Call Number: QA13 G468 2014ISBN: 9780415733410Publication Date: 2014-04-25
Mathematics and Equity by Call Number: QA135.6 M3861 2014ISBN: 9780807755419Publication Date: 2014-06-27
The mathematics teacher’s handbook by Call Number: QA11.2 .O49 2009 Professional StacksISBN: 1847060110
Teaching Mathematics through Story by Call Number: QA107.2 M43 2014ISBN: 9780415688154Publication Date: 2014-06-23
Lesson Plans and Curriculum Books at MERIT Library
50 Mathematics Lessons by Call Number: QA11.2 F67 2008 PreK-12 StacksISBN: 9781847061027Publication Date: 2008-10-10
Communication and Creativity in the Math Classroom by Call Number: QA11.2 R558 2014ISBN: 9781475806922Publication Date: 2013-12-03
Lesson Study Research and Practice in Mathematics Education by Call Number: QA11.2 L46 2011ISBN: 9048199409Publication Date: 2011-01-15
Math Lesson Starters for the Common Core, Grades 6-8 by Call Number: QA13 G73 2014ISBN: 9781138023246Publication Date: 2014-06-23
Shaping the Future with Math, Science, and Technology by Call Number: Q172.5 C74 A33 2011 (Professional Stacks)ISBN: 9781610481175
Supporting mathematical learning : effective instruction, assessment, and student activities by Call Number: QA135.6 P536 2008 Professional StacksISBN: 0787988766
Student Teaching and Teaching Tips Books at MERIT Library
Big Ideas of Early Mathematics by Call Number: QA135.6 .B766 2014ISBN: 9780132946971Publication Date: 2013-05-15
Differentiating math instruction : strategies that work for K-8 classrooms by Call Number: QA20 I53 B46 2009 Professional StacksISBN: 1412970814
S. T. E. M. Education by Call Number: LC4029 S74 2014ISBN: 9781631178061Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Teaching mathematics to culturally and linguistically diverse learners by Call Number: QA13 J63 2010 Professional StacksISBN: 0205468772
Technology Integration Books at MERIT Library
Enhancing Mathematics Understanding Through Visualization by Call Number: QA20 C65 E54 2013ISBN: 9781466640504Publication Date: 2013-05-31
Using technology for problem solving in middle and high school mathematics : investigations using scientific and graphing calculators, spreadsheets, and the Geometer’s Sketchpad by Call Number: QA20.C34 G65 2007 Professional StacksISBN: 0131181815
