Even Better Mathematics
Looking Back to Move Forward
Published on 21. November 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-85539-147-5 (ISBN)
Description
Based on a project involving extensive classroom-based action research, this book looks at how teachers can improve students' achievement, attitudes, confidence and interest in mathematics. It is suitable for those concerned with mathematics education at all levels.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
12 b+w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85539-147-5 (9781855391475)
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Persons
Afzal Ahmed is Professor of Mathematics Education and Director of the Mathematics Centre at the University of Chichester, one of the country's leading centres for mathematics education. Honor Williams is Reader in Mathematics Education and Director of Teacher Education at the University of Chichester, one of the country's leading centres for mathematics education. The authors work closely with teachers and pupils across the age range and have considerable experience in research and curriculum development.
Content
Acknowledgements; Foreward; Chapter 1 - Introduction; Chapter 2 - Children Learning Mathematics; Chapter 3 - Aims and Actions; Chapter 4 - Teacher Development; Chapter 5 - Widespread, Sustained Curriculum Development; Chapter 6 - Schemes; Chapter 7 - Working Across the Curriculum; Chapter 8 - Evaluating and Assessing Mathematics; Chapter 9 - Parent and Carers; Chapter 10 - Epilogue; Bibliography; Index.