Adult Numeracy Development Theory Research Practice

Name: Adult Numeracy Development Theory Research Practice
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ISBN: 9781572732322

ISBN-10: 1572732326

ISBN-13: 9781572732322

Edition: 2000

Authors: Iddo Gal, Daniel A. Wagner

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This volume is aimed at teachers, trainers and curriculum developers of maths in adult literacy education. The chapters introduce recent views on the nature of numeracy, discuss instructional principles, recommend teaching practices tailored to adult needs, and examine assessment strategies.

Book details

List price: $79.50
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Hampton Press, Incorporated
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 361
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English

Series Preface
Preface
Contributors
Introduction	p. 1
The Numeracy Challenge	p. 9
Numeracy, Mathematics, and Adult Learning	p. 33
Building a Problem-Solving Environment for Teaching Mathematics	p. 51
Preparing Adult Students to be Better Decision Makers	p. 73
Instructional Strategies for Adult Numeracy Education	p. 89
Characteristics of Adult Learners of Mathematics	p. 115
Adult Numeracy at the Elementary Level: Addition and Subtraction Up to 100	p. 133
Technology and the Development of Mathematical Skills in Adult Learners	p. 157
Teaching Mathematics to Adults with Specific Learning Difficulties	p. 179
Writing About Life: Creating Original Math Projects with Adults	p. 197
Learning to Learn: Mathematics as Problem Solving	p. 225
Journey Into Journal Jottings: Mathematics as Communication	p. 239
The Challenge of Diversity in Adult Numeracy Instruction	p. 259
Mathematics and the Traditional Work of Women	p. 269
Assessment in Adult Numeracy Education: Issues and Principles for Good Practice	p. 305
Assessment of Adult Students' Mathematical Strategies	p. 335
Author Index	p. 353
Subject Index	p. 359
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