Language for learning mathematics: assessment for learning in practice: Assessment for Learning in Practice (Osborne Oracle Press) - Softcover

Lee, .

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0335219888 ISBN 13: 9780335219889

Publisher: Open University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Assessment for learning is a powerful way to raise standards and improve learning. However, as this book shows, effective assessment for learning in the mathematics classroom depends on pupils being able and willing to use mathematical language to express their ideas. When discussion, negotiation and explanation are encouraged, teachers use assessment for learning creatively, the work quickly becomes more challenging and the pupils come to see themselves as successful learners.

Many pupils find it difficult to express ideas in mathematics because of problems with the language that is used to convey mathematical concepts. This book shows teachers how to help pupils express what they really know and understand, so that assessment for learning can be used. The book:

• Discusses what mathematical language is, and what it is not
• Suggests practical approaches to introducing more discourse into the classroom
• Explores the ideas of assessment for learning – rich questioning and dialogue, effective feedback, and peer and self assessment – and suggests how these can be used effectively in mathematics classrooms to improve learning

Language for Learning Mathematics is key reading for teachers and trainee teachers in mathematics, as well as assessment advisors at LAs.

About this title

About the Author

Clare Lee – Teacher Advisor for Assessment; Warwickshire LEA.Clare has taught Mathematics in Secondary Schools for over 20 years. She was the Research Fellow on the recent KMOFAP project researching Assessment for Learning in Mathematics and Science. She is now advising teachers in Warwickshire on using and improving Assessment for Learning.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0335219888
• ISBN 13: 9780335219889
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136