Unlocking Mathematics Teaching - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415579295 ISBN 13: 9780415579292

Publisher: Routledge, 2011

Synopsis

Now in a fully updated second edition, Unlocking Mathematics Teaching is a comprehensive guide to teaching mathematics in the primary school. Combining theory and practice, selected experts outline the current context of mathematics education. They suggest strategies, activities and examples to help develop readers understanding and confidence in delivering the curriculum. The book combines an accessible blend of subject knowledge and pedagogy, and its key features include:

• Advice on teaching mathematics to high and low attainers;
• Guidance on teaching mental maths;
• Ideas for incorporating ICT;
• Guidance on assessment in mathematics education;
• Teaching problem solving;
• Numerical and non-numerical examples;
• Updated references, taking into account the Williams Report.

This book will be of interest to all primary education students and practising teachers looking to increase their confidence and effectiveness in delivering the mathematics curriculum.

About this title

About the Author

Valsa Koshy is Professor of Education at Brunel University. Her main areas of work are mathematics and education and the professional development of teachers.

Jean Murray is Professor of Education at the University of East London.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415579295
• ISBN 13: 9780415579292
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 200
• Editor: Koshy Valsa, Murray Jean