Now in its third edition, Mathematics in the Primary School is fully updated to reflect the new Primary National Strategy and revised standards for QTS. New areas for focus: The role of talk in learning maths The applications and use of ICT in maths Creativity in maths Assessment for learning and self assessment Suggested resources for teachers Children's understanding is explored in key areas of mathematics, at reception, infant and junior levels. Important principles and teaching approaches are identified, including the use of calculators and computers. There is an emphasis on mental mathematics and problem solving, an exploration of key issues raised by the Williams review (2008), while classroom case studies show how these teaching approaches are put into practice and how children respond to them. Emphasising the importance of teachers' own mathematical knowledge this book provides students, NQTs and practising teachers with the background to teach mathematics to children aged 3-11.
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415488792
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96057741
Product Key Features
Author
Peter Tallant, Sandy Pepperell, Sue Gifford, Christine Hopkins
Publication Name
Mathematics in the Primary School: a Sense of Progression
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Education
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Dimensions
Item Weight
363g
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Title_Author
Peter Tallant, Sue Gifford, Sandy Pepperell, Christine Hopkins