
Using Resources to Support Mathematical Thinking
Primary and Early Years
Learning Matters Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 8. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-84445-057-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"This is an excellent book, filling an important hole in the study of learning and teaching in mathematics" (Senior Lecturer, University of Bedfordshire)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Exeter
United Kingdom
Publishing group
SAGE Publications Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
329 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84445-057-2 (9781844450572)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
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 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.
Content
Introduction
Children's mathematical thinking
Do resources matter in primary mathematics teaching and learning?
Using models and images to support children's mathematical thinking
Designing resources to develop logic and reasoning
Adapting resources for children with specific needs
Cross-curricular resources to develop mathematical thinking
The environment and the outdoor classroom as a mathematical resource
Exploiting interactive whiteboard technologies to support the development of mathematical thinking
Glossary
Objectives index
Index
Children's mathematical thinking
Do resources matter in primary mathematics teaching and learning?
Using models and images to support children's mathematical thinking
Designing resources to develop logic and reasoning
Adapting resources for children with specific needs
Cross-curricular resources to develop mathematical thinking
The environment and the outdoor classroom as a mathematical resource
Exploiting interactive whiteboard technologies to support the development of mathematical thinking
Glossary
Objectives index
Index