I Can't Do Maths!: Why children say it and how to change it: Why children say it and how to make a difference - Softcover

Dr Alf Coles; Dr Nathalie Sinclair

 
9781472992673: I Can't Do Maths!: Why children say it and how to change it: Why children say it and how to make a difference
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1472992679 ISBN 13: 9781472992673
Publisher: Bloomsbury Education, 2022

Synopsis

An insightful, myth-busting book based on one core belief: maths doesn’t have to be scary!

Exploring the many myths around teaching and learning mathematics, this book offers practical strategies to dispel false beliefs and inspire teacher and pupil confidence in every primary maths lesson. Whether you’re an NQT finding your way around the maths curriculum, or an experienced teacher looking to boost your practice, this book is full of ideas, advice and activities to make maths enjoyable and accessible for you and your pupils.

From 'maths is always right or wrong' to 'everyone has a mathematical ceiling', Dr Alf Coles and Dr Nathalie Sinclair explain why these common dogmas inhibit learners and contribute to the maths anxiety that many children and even teachers face. Packed full of activities, techniques and concrete strategies, as well as real-life case studies and easy-to-digest theory, this is the perfect book for primary teachers looking to reignite mathematics in their classroom and improve learning for all pupils.

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About the Authors

Alf Coles is Associate Professor of Mathematics Education and Deputy Head of School at the University of Bristol’s School of Education. Alf worked in secondary schools for 15 years as a maths teacher, head of maths and assistant headteacher. Alf has co-authored or authored three academic books on mathematics education. Follow Alf on Twitter @AlfColes.

Dr Nathalie Sinclair is a professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Tangible Mathematics Learning at Simon Fraser and was previously a middle school teacher of mathematics and French.

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Publisher
Bloomsbury Education
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1472992679
ISBN 13 
9781472992673
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
144