New publicationsNavigating Numeracies
Springer,
2005
This book aims to further understanding of why some pupils have low achievement in numeracy in the school context. The authors report on their investigations into the meanings and uses of numeracy in school, home and community contexts. They use an ethnographic-style approach that includes formal and informal interviews and observations. The book addresses policy, practice and further research into the teaching and learning of mathematics in schools. It is written for policy makers, teachers, teacher education professionals, education researchers, and parents and community leaders. Adapted from publisher's description; also available from distributor DA Direct. Key Learning AreasMathematicsSubject HeadingsMathematics teachingNumeracy Teaching Number Sense, 2nd Edition
The Continuum International Publishing Group,
15 October 2007
The second edition of Teaching Number Sense aims to equip teachers in addressing questions such as 'What is number sense? How does children's number sense develop? What are the most effective teaching methods and resources? and How can research findings inform classroom practice?' This edition includes a new chapter on 'Numbers in context' as well as material on recent trends and innovations in mathematics teaching to support children's learning. It is a specialist text that uses a balance of theory and practice to discuss the problems and issues teachers will encounter in mathematics teaching. Adapted from publisher's description. Key Learning AreasMathematicsSubject HeadingsNumeracyCornerstones in Number: Counting 5–9
Curriculum Press,
2007
Cornerstones in Number aims to transform primary school students into confident and independent mathematicians. This series offers a novel approach to addressing the fundamental building blocks of mathematics – place value, fractions and counting – for primary school students. Students receive a 'toolkit' to construct their own manipulatives, which are then used to explore, investigate, model and demonstrate their understanding. Activities that utilise the toolkit and strategies are provided and organised into learning outcomes. An online teacher resource includes additional proformas and interactive activities that can be used for independent study or whole-class sharing. Adapted from publisher's description. Key Learning AreasMathematicsSubject HeadingsNumeracyMathematics teaching Mathematics Tuning in with Task Cards
Curriculum Press,
2004
The Tuning in with Task Cards series is available for lower Primary, middle primary and upper primary levels. At each level there is a range of 150 task cards for daily use in mathematics programs. The cards are designed to provide opportunities for all students to experience success as mathematicians. They actively involve students in learning and present learning experiences in a variety of contexts including games, real-life problems and open-ended questions. Each task card features an open-ended activity which can be used by the teacher in a range of ways, for example as a whole class lesson or an assessment task. The tasks need little preparation and the required materials are readily available and often used in everyday life. Adapted from publisher's description. Key Learning AreasMathematicsSubject HeadingsMathematics teachingMathematics Beyond the Apparent Banality of the Mathematics Classroom
Springer,
2005
This volume, reprinted from Volume 59 of Educational Studies in Mathematics, focuses on classroom situations as a unit of analysis and is anchored in original theoretical frameworks. Contributions are formulated from the perspective of one or more theoretical frameworks but they are tackled by means of empirical investigations. Written for researchers in mathematics and science education, and mathematics educators, the book examines the relationship between teacher, students and mathematical knowledge and the ways in which classroom management interacts with student learning. Adapted from publisher's description. Key Learning AreasMathematicsSubject HeadingsMathematics teachingMathematics Classroom management Creative Teaching: Mathematics in the Early Years and Primary Classroom
Routledge,
2007
This book shows how mathematics and mathematics teaching can be creative, exciting and enjoyable. Offering teachers a dynamic and different perspective on mathematics, it enables them to see and teach in creative ways that will develop their pupils' mathematical thinking potential. The book covers both primary and early years and includes issues for reflection, discussion points and case studies, as well as new teacher training. It is ideal for teachers and schools seeking to broaden their maths curriculum, making it more creative and appealing to young minds. Adapted from publisher's description. Key Learning AreasMathematicsSubject HeadingsMathematicsMathematics teaching Primary education Early childhood education |