ICT and Mathematics: A Guide to Teaching and Learning Mathematics 11-19 Using ICT - Hardcover

Oldknow, A.J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 090658860X ISBN 13: 9780906588604

Publisher: Mathematical Association, 2005

Synopsis

"There is an unacceptably wide variation between schools in the use of ICT to enhance learning in mathematics. The best practice is Excellent but it is not shared widely enough." "The most significant impact of ICT is when it is used to enable pupils to model, explore, analyse and refine mathematical ideas and reasoning." Both quotes Ofsted ICT Secondary Mathematics Report 2004. This guide shares examples of best practice and gives support to the teacher wishing to ensure significant impact of ICT within the mathematics classroom. It has been prepared by a group of mathematics teachers, lecturers, LEA advisors, KS3 Strategy directors, and has involved all the major subject associations for mathematics. It is designed to support those teaching mathematics currently and also those in training, providing the kind of information and advice that practitioners most need in a clear, structured manner. This guide is organised in three parts: Planning the effective use of ICT of mathematics, Review of ICT tools of Particular relevance to mathematics education and supplementary information. Throughout the guide examples of teaching ideas and applications and of best practice are explored, covering a wide range of available software. The information contained in the guide is supplemented throughout by frequent references to further sources of support and information.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mathematical Association
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 090658860X
• ISBN 13: 9780906588604
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 82