Primary Mathematics: Knowledge and Understanding
Learning Matters Ltd (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 1. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-903300-55-8 (ISBN)
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Description
This course book has been written specifically to help trainee primary teachers develop a secure knowledge and understanding of mathematics. It addresses the subject knowledge requirements as set out in the Professional Standards for QTS, making clear the links with the pupils' National Curriculum and the National Numeracy Strategy. Organised around the main areas of mathematical knowledge, each chapter includes self-assessment questions to test understanding, research summaries and practical activities to reinforce difficult concepts.
Reviews / Votes
"A useful and practical resource...suitable not just for its targeted audience, but also for [revising] mathematical subject knowledge at primary level" (Dyslexia Review)More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Exeter
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 171 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-903300-55-8 (9781903300558)
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Other editions
New editions
Claire Mooney | Alice Hansen | Lindsey Davidson
Primary Mathematics: Knowledge and Understanding
Book
06/2007
3rd Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
€41.03
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Previous edition
Lindsey Davidson | Sue Fox | Alice Hansen
Primary Mathematics: Knowledge and Understanding
Book
08/2000
1st Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
€39.80
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Persons
Lindsey Ferrie is a primary school teacher in Carlisle. Sue Fox has had extensive experience of teaching all ages from Reception to Year 6. She was Senior Mathematics Lecturer at St Martin's College, Carlisle. Alice Hansen is the Director of Children Count Ltd where she is educational consultant. Her work includes running professional development courses and events for teachers and teacher trainers, research and publishing. Alice has worked in education in England and abroad. Prior to her current work she was a primary mathematics tutor and the programme leader for a full-time primary PGCE programme at a large university in England. Claire Mooney is an Instructor at the School of Education and Professional Learning, Trent University, Canada. Reg Wrathmell is Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education at King Alfred's College, Winchester. He has extensive experience as a mathematics consultant and as a provider of in-service courses.
Content
Introduction
Number
Algebra, equations, functions and graphs
Measures
Shape and space
Statistics and probability
Mathematical language, reasoning and proof
Number
Algebra, equations, functions and graphs
Measures
Shape and space
Statistics and probability
Mathematical language, reasoning and proof