Free IAE Math Education Materials





Many of the IAE materials focus on math education, computers in math education, and brain science as it relates to math education. This IAE-pedia document lists some of the IAE math-related materials that are available for free download from the Web. These are written for preservice teachers, inservice teachers, and teachers of teachers. Some are also of possible interest to parents of students who are currently in school. Click here to learn more about IAE.

Books from IAE
I (Dave Moursund) have a doctorate in mathematics. During my teaching career, I taught Mathematics, Computer & Information Science, and Teacher Education. In addition, I studied Brain Science beginning in about 1985. All of my IAE writings reflect my interests in these four areas.

My colleague Bob Albrecht has spent his entire career working in the combined fields of math and computers. My colleague Bob Sylwester has spent most of his career working in the field of brain science in education. Free IAE books by these three authors can be accessed at:
 * Books by Dave Moursund.


 * Here are several books from this list:


 * Moursund, D. (2/19/2016). Math Methods for Preservice Teachers. Eugene, OR: Information Age Education. PDF file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/283-math-methods-for-preservice-elementary-teacher-1/file.html. Microsoft Word file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/282-math-methods-for-preservice-elementary-teacher/file.html. HTML file: http://iae-pedia.org/Math_Methods_for_Preservice_Elementary_Teachers.


 * Moursund, David (January, 2016). Learning Problem-solving Strategies Through the Use of Games: A Guide for Teachers and Parents. Eugene, OR: Information Age Education. PDF file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/279-learning-problem-solving-strategies-through-the-use-of-games-a-guide-for-teachers-and-parents-1.html. Microsoft Word file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/278-learning-problem-solving-strategies-through-the-use-of-games-a-guide-for-teachers-and-parents.html.


 * Moursund, D. (August, 2015). Brain Science for Educators and Parents. Available on the Web at http://iae-pedia.org/Brain_Science. PDF file from http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/271-brain-science-for-educators-and-parents-1/file.html. Microsoft Word file from http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/270-brain-science-for-educators-and-parents/file.html.


 * Moursund, D. (2/27/2015). Technology and Problem Solving. Eugene, OR: Information Age Education. Available on the Web at http://iae-pedia.org/Technology_and_Problem_Solving. PDF file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/267-technology-and-problem-solving-in-prek-12-education-1.html. Microsoft Word file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/266-technology-and-problem-solving-in-prek-12-education.html.


 * Moursund, David (2012). Good Math Lesson Planning and Implementation. Eugene, OR: Information Age Education. PDF file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/doc_download/230-good-math-lesson-plans.html. Microsoft Word file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/doc_download/229-good-math-lesson-plans.html.


 * Books by Bob Albrecht.


 * Co-authored books by Bob Sylwester and Dave Moursund.

There is some overlap between the three lists given above. For example, the following two books are in both the first and second of the two lists.


 * Moursund, D., & Albrecht, R. (2011). Using Math Games and Word Problems to Increase the Math Maturity of K-8 Students. PDF file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-bob-albrecht/219-using-math-games-and-word-problems-to-increase-the-math-maturity-of-k-8-students-3/file.html. Microsoft Word file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/210-using-math-games-and-word-problems-to-increase-the-math-maturity-of-k-8-students/file.html.


 * Moursund, D., & Albrecht, R. (2011). Becoming a Better Math Tutor. PDF file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-bob-albrecht/221-becoming-a-better-math-tutor-3/file.html. Microsoft Word file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-bob-albrecht/220-becoming-a-better-math-tutor-2/file.html.

Math-related IAE Newsletters
For a complete list of free IAE Newsletters see [http://i-a-e.org/iae-newsletter.html. The remainder of this section is a list of IAE Newsletters that specifically relate to math education.


 * Joy of Learning and Using Math.


 * Math Education for Preservice Elementary School Teachers.


 * Joy in Gaining and Using Expertise.


 * Joy in Learning: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation.


 * Joy in Learning and Playing Games.


 * Women and the STEM Disciplines of Study and Work.


 * Education for the Coming Technological Singularity.


 * The Coming Technological Singularity.


 * Folk Computing and Folk Mathing.


 * Credibility and Validity of Information: Computer and Information Science.


 * Credibility and Validity of Information: The Discipline of Mathematics.


 * The Role of Video Games in the Education of Young People.


 * Education for Students’ Futures: The Second Machine Age.


 * Common Core State Standards: A General Overview.


 * Common Core State Standards: The Educational Challenge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)


 * Tellin’ Ain’t Teachin’: The Need for Frequent Processing.


 * Math Anxiety and Stress.


 * Cognitive Neuroscience, Computers, and Math Education.


 * Creating an Appropriate 21st Century Education: Using Computers to Translate Educational Theory into Practice.


 * Creating an Appropriate 21st Century Education: Information and Communication Technology.


 * Creating an Appropriate 21st Century Education: The Roles of Cognitive Neuroscience and Computer Technology.


 * Tutoring in Informal and Formal Education: Tutoring in Math Education.


 * Stress and Education: Technology-based Stressors in Math Education.


 * Stress and Education: Stressors in Math Education.


 * Assessing Student Achievement in Difficult to Assess Curricular Areas: Problem Solving.


 * Science Is Repeatable and Accurate Measurements.


 * Student and Adult Desires for Instant Gratification and Extrinsic Motivation are Significant Roadblocks to Improving Education.


 * Past, Present, and Future Uses of Computers in Education.

Math-related IAE Blog Entries
For a complete list of free IAE Blog entries see http://i-a-e.org/iae-blog.html. Here are some math-related IAE Blog entries.


 * New Games Book by Bob Albrecht—Play Together, Learn Together: Roll, Pick, and Add Dice Games.


 * IQ Testing.


 * Three Simple Ideas About Computers in the Curriculum.


 * Math Word Problems.


 * Skill Knows No Gender.


 * Learning Problem-solving Strategies by Using Games: A Guide for Educators and Parents.


 * Kindergarten Curriculum Emphasizing Reading and Math.


 * Research-based Uses of Technology to Improve Education.


 * Common Core = Success in Math.


 * Technology-based Mini-singularities.


 * Education for the Coming Technological Singularity.


 * Robots Are Here and Lots More Are Coming.


 * Brain Scan Forecasting of Future Math Competence.


 * High School Mathematics Standards.


 * Predictions About the Future of Computer Technology.


 * In Math Education and Other Disciplines: Asking the “Right” Researchable Questions.


 * Research-based Content and Pedagogy in Math Education.


 * Timed Math Testing Contributes to Math Anxiety.


 * Stop Teaching Calculating, Start Teaching Math.


 * Early Childhood Math Learning Predicts Future School Success.


 * Teaching and Learning to the Test.


 * Females Versus Males in Our Education System.


 * Simulations Using a Supercomputer.


 * Intelligent Computer Tutor Systems.


 * How to Fix Our Math Education System.


 * Assessment of the New Math Standards.


 * Comparing Human and Computer Brains.


 * Many of Our Students Are Weak in Critical Thinking.


 * Include Computational Thinking in Habits of Mind.


 * Low Threshold, No Ceiling Programming Languages.


 * Higher-order Thinking in Algebra II and in Reading Instruction.


 * In Many Intellectual Tasks Computers Can Greatly Increase Productivity.


 * Brain Science and Cognitive Neuroscience for Children and Teachers.


 * Modeling and Simulation in Science.


 * More About a Poor Way to Teach the Solving of Math Word Problems.


 * Test Anxiety and Use of Non-test Methods to Measure Learning.


 * Research on How Exercise Improves Brain Functioning.


 * Improving Precollege Math Education: What a University Math Department Can Do.


 * Teaching Kids Real Math with Computers (17-minute TED video).


 * Home and School Environment—and Games—in Math Education of Kids.


 * Large Study Shows Females are Equal to Males in Math Skills.


 * Some Things Brain Science Research Tells Us about Learning and Doing Arithmetic.


 * The Math Brain: Keith Devlin’s chapter in the book Mind, Brain, and Education.


 * Using ICT to Improve Education: Consider Three Questions Instead of Two.


 * Setting Unreasonable Standards in Student Assessment.


 * Detailed Syllabus for a Grades 1-8 Teacher Education Course on Math Maturity.


 * Possible Futures of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education.

Math-related IAE-pedia Documents
Click here for a complete list of IAE-pedia documents.


 * Brain Science.


 * Good Math Lesson Plans.


 * Improving Math Education.


 * Communicating in the Language of Mathematics.


 * Math Maturity.


 * Women and ICT.


 * Computational Thinking.


 * Math Education Quotations.


 * Math Word Problems Divorced from Reality.


 * Free Math Education Videos.


 * Math Education Digital Filing Cabinet.


 * Math Project-based Learning.


 * Math Methods for Preservice Elementary Teachers.


 * Two Brains Are Better Than One.


 * Word Problems in Math.


 * Information Underload and Overload.


 * Artificial Intelligence.


 * Robert Albrecht.


 * Free Math Software.


 * Problem-based Learning.


 * Education for Increasing Expertise.


 * Math (by Gene Maier).


 * What is Mathematics?


 * Folk Math.


 * Problem Solving.


 * Math Assessment and Math Tests.


 * Math Education Wars.


 * Moursund and Albrecht: Math games and word problems.


 * History and Pedagogy of Mathematics.


 * Mathematics and Visual Thinking (by Gene Maier).


 * On Knowing and Not Knowing Math.


 * MathNEXUS.


 * History and Pedagogy of Mathematics.


 * Problem Solving: Posing and Answering Questions.


 * Math Maturity Short Workshop.


 * Eugene Maier.


 * Mathematics and Visual Thinking.


 * Exploring the College Math Placement Testing Process.


 * WordsWorth Times Composite Number Quest.


 * Mathematics Education Is at a Major Turning Point.

Lists of Free Online Resources 
Moursund, D. (2016). Fair use. IAE-pedia. Retrieved 7/17/2016 from http://iae-pedia.org/Fair_Use.

Moursund, D. (2016). Free educational videos. IAE-pedia. Retrieved 8/17/2016 2016 from http://iae-pedia.org/Free_Educational_Videos.

Moursund, D. (2016). Free IAE math education materials. IAE-pedia. Retrieved 8/17/2016 from http://iae-pedia.org/Free_IAE_Math_Education_Materials.

Moursund, D. (2016). Free math education videos. IAE-pedia. Retrieved 7/17/2016 from http://iae-pedia.org/Free_Math_Education_Videos.

Moursund, D. (2016). Free math software. IAE-pedia. Retrieved 8/17/2016 from http://iae-pedia.org/Free_Math_Software.

Moursund, D. (2016). Free open content libraries. IAE-pedia. Retrieved 6/27/2016 from http://iae-pedia.org/Free_Open_Content_Libraries.

Moursund, D. (2016). Free open source and open content educational materials. IAE-pedia. Retrieved 8/17/2016 from http://iae-pedia.org/Free_Open_Source_and_Open_Content_Educational_Materials.

Moursund, D. (2016). Free open source online databases. IAE-pedia. Retrieved 8/17/2016 from http://iae-pedia.org/Free_Open_Source_Online_Databases.

Moursund, D. (2016). Free open source software packages. IAE-pedia. Retrieved 8/17/2016 from http://iae-pedia.org/Free_Open_Source_Software_Packages.

Moursund, D. (2016). Free science education software. IAE-pedia. Retrieved 8/17/2016 from http://iae-pedia.org/Free_Science_Education_Software.

Moursund, D. (2016). Free science education videos. IAE-pedia. Retrieved 8/17/2016 from http://iae-pedia.org/Free_Science_Education_Videos.

Popular Free Online IAE Books 

 * Moursund, D. (February, 2016). Math Methods for Preservice Teachers. Eugene, OR: Information Age Education. PDF file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/283-math-methods-for-preservice-elementary-teacher-1/file.html. Microsoft Word file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/282-math-methods-for-preservice-elementary-teacher/file.html. HTML file: http://iae-pedia.org/Math_Methods_for_Preservice_Elementary_Teachers.


 * Moursund, D. (August, 2015). Brain Science for Educators and Parents. PDF file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/271-brain-science-for-educators-and-parents-1/file.html. Microsoft Word file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/270-brain-science-for-educators-and-parents/file.html. HTML file: http://iae-pedia.org/Brain_Science.


 * Moursund, D. (2/28/2015). Technology and Problem Solving in PreK-12 Education for Adult Life, Careers, and Further Education. PDF file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/267-technology-and-problem-solving-in-prek-12-education-1.html. Microsoft Word file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/free-ebooks-by-dave-moursund/266-technology-and-problem-solving-in-prek-12-education.html. HTML file: http://iae-pedia.org/Technology_and_Problem_Solving.


 * Sylwester, R., and Moursund, D., eds. (2012). Creating an Appropriate 21st Century Education. Eugene, OR: Information Age Education. PDF file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/doc_download/243-creating-an-appropriate-21st-century-education.html. Microsoft Word file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/doc_download/242-creating-an-appropriate-21st-century-education.html.


 * Moursund, D., and Albrecht, R. (2011). Using Math Games and Word Problems to Increase Math Maturity. Eugene, OR: Information Age Education. PDF file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/doc_download/211-using-math-games-and-word-problems-to-increase-the-math-maturity-of-k-8-students.html. Microsoft Word file: http://i-a-e.org/downloads/doc_download/210-using-math-games-and-word-problems-to-increase-the-math-maturity-of-k-8-students.html.

All Free Online IAE Books 

 * Free Books by Dave Moursund.
 * Free Books by Bob Albrecht.
 * Free Books Co-authored by Bob Sylwester & Dave Moursund.

Moursund's Collections of Quotations 

 * Math Education Quotations.


 * Quotations Collected by David Moursund.

Digital Filing Cabinets 

 * Digital Filing Cabinet: Overview.


 * Digital Filing Cabinet: Math Education.

Author
The original version of this page was created by David Moursund and edited by Ann Lathrop.