Using Resources to Support Mathematical Thinking: Primary and Early Years (Achieving QTS Practical Handbooks)

Drews, Doreen; Hansen, Alice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844450570 ISBN 13: 9781844450572

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2007

Using resources effectively is key to supporting children's mathematical learning. This idea is supported by the Primary Strategy, recent initiatives such as Excellence and Enjoyment and the growing emphasis on the need to develop children's thinking skills. This book explores how teachers can use resources effectively and so aid children in their mathematical problem-solving, reasoning and communication.

Review:

A really useful and practical book, brim-full of good ideas to use in the classroom, backed up by effective reference to relevant research. The inclusion of so many 'case studies' adds to the immediate relevance and usefulness of this book. --Lecturer- University of Southampton

An excellent, practical handbook. --Lecturer, St Mary's University College

What an interesting read! With an increased push for the creative use of resources and 'adapting and innovating' existing resources, this book is very appropriate for students as they develop knowledge and understanding of the revised primary framework. --Lecturer - University of Gloucestershire

About the Author:

Doreen Drews is a Principal Lecturer in Primary Mathematics at St Martin's College and has taught extensively within the Foundation Stage, Key Stage One and Key Stage Two. She was a mathematics advisory teacher for four years before joining St Martin's and has a particular interest in early years mathematics. Alice Hansen worked in Initial Teacher Education for 13 years at the University of Cumbria. Prior to that she taught extensively in primary schools in England and abroad. She is now an educational consultant who works within a number of educational settings and national bodies developing continuing professional development for teachers in mathematics education and other recent government initiatives.