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Fundamentals of Calculus for Teachers helps readers connect the
dots between key calculus concepts and the mathematics content
taught in the middle grades, namely fourth through eighth grade in
the United States. The text prepares future instructors to fully
understand the mathematical content taught in lower and higher
grades, build upon the knowledge their students will bring to the
classroom, and prepare students for study of more advanced topics.
The book focuses on broad concepts rather than detailed techniques.
Over the course of five targeted chapters, students are introduced
to key calculus concepts that relate to limits, derivatives, and
integrals. Each chapter begins with a description of prerequisite
knowledge and brief warmup exercises to prepare the reader for
forthcoming content. Students are guided through a set of exercises
that demonstrate the concepts in action, with distinct
opportunities for input from their instructor and the use of
technology (graphing calculators, spreadsheets, etc.) to encourage
practical application. Designed to help students sharpen their
conceptual knowledge of calculus concepts, Fundamentals of Calculus
for Teachers is an ideal resource for courses that prepare future
instructors to teach classes in middle-grades mathematics.
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