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Unlocking Mathematics Teachingby Valsa Koshy; Jean Murray
Taylor & Francis 2011; US$ 36.95Now in an updated second edition Unlocking Mathematics is a comprehensive guide to teaching mathematics in the primary school. Combining theory and practice, the contributors outline the current context of mathematics education, providing strategies, activities and examples to develop readers understanding and confidence in delivering the curriculum. 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 Fully updated references, taking into account the Williams report An accessible blend... more...
Big Ideas for Growing Mathematiciansby Ann Kajander
Zephyr Press 2007; US$ 15.95Introducing sophisticated mathematical ideas like fractals and infinity, these hands-on activity books present concepts to children using interactive and comprehensible methods. With intriguing projects that cover a wide range of math content and skills, these are ideal resources for elementary school mathematics enrichment programs, regular classroom instruction, and home-school programs. Reproducible activity sheets lead students through a process of engaged inquiry with plenty of helpful tips along the way. A list of useful terms specific to each activity encourages teachers and parents to introduce students to the vocabulary of math. This second Big Ideas book covers more advanced concepts, with projects including One in a Million,”... more...
Mathematics in the Primary Schoolby Richard R. Skemp
Routledge 1989; US$ 45.95A clear guide to the ways in which the primary teacher can best exploit the psychological principles which underlie the learning of maths in the classroom. more...
Mathematics in the Early Yearsby David Clemson; Wendy Clemson
RoutledgeFalmer 1994; US$ 46.95This clearly written book from two well-known and prominent authors, looks at how children learn, and discusses how to manage, assess and evaluate maths in the school and classroom. more...
Meeting the Standards in Primary Mathematicsby Tony Brown
RoutledgeFalmer 2003; US$ 44.95provides the reader with: detailed subject knowledge; the pedagogical knowledge needed to teach the subject effectively; support activities; and information on professional development. more...
Developing Understanding In Primary Mathematicsby Andrew Davis; Deirdre Pettitt
RoutledgeFalmer 1994; US$ 44.95This text presents a philosophical yet classroom approach to mathematics teaching, and examines how mathematics is taught across the curriculum and age range in primary school. It explores the role of play, story, drama, pattern, sound, and children's drawings and games in maths teaching. more...
Really Useful Maths Bookby Tony Brown; Henry Liebling
RoutledgeFalmer 2004; US$ 37.95The editors have provided, in a single volume, a book for primary trainees and teachers that outlines the key mathematical ideas which underpin the study of maths in primary schools. more...
Beyond Classical Pedagogyby Terry Wood
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates 2001; US$ 51.95This volume assembles papers on the subject of teaching Elementary School mathematics. It includes case studies and teaching from different perpectives in order to help the teacher put the lessons and subject across well. more...
Mathematical and Analogical Reasoning of Young Learnersby Lyn D. English
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates 2004; US$ 36.95Mathematical and Analogical Reasoning of Young Learners provides foundational knowledge of the nature, development, and assessment of mathematical and analogical reasoning in young children. Reasoning is fundamental to understanding mathematics and is identified as one of the 10 key standards for school mathematics for the new millennium. more...
Mathematics Content for Elementary Teachersby Douglas K. Brumbaugh
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates 2005; US$ 60.95Designed to help prospective teachers of elementary school mathematics learn content beyond the rote level, this text stimulates readers to think beyond just getting the problem right and fosters their development into thoughtful, reflective, self-motivated, life-long learners. more...