Mathematics: A Good Beginning (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac)
The strengths of the text lie in the comprehensive coverage of the various content chapters, which include numerous well-designed classroom teaching activities/ideas, along with the very important mini-chapters."Each chapter's connection to the NCTM standards is another essential factor that reflects its currency and accuracy."This text is especially strong due to the comprehensive references to philosophy and researchers in the area of learning with an emphasis on constructivism and Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.