
Primary Mathematics: Teaching Theory and Practice
Teaching Theory and Practice
Learning Matters Ltd (Publisher)
9th Edition
Published on 3. March 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-1-5297-2691-6 (ISBN)
Description
An extensive knowledge of the primary Mathematics curriculum is not enough for you as a trainee teacher, you need to know how to teach Mathematics in the primary classroom.
This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary Mathematics that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching. It covers the important skills of classroom management, planning, monitoring and assessment and relates these specifically to primary Maths. Practical guidance, features and resources help you translate your learning to the classroom and understand the wider context of teaching:
- Online practical lesson ideas for the classroom
- The Primary National Curriculum for Mathematics in Key Stages one and two
- Tips for planning primary Maths
- Useful weblinks for primary Mathematics teaching
The ninth edition of this popular book includes a new chapter on 'Mathematics in the primary classroom' exploring primary mathematics teaching today. It is also updated to include the new 'Ready to progress' criteria.
This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary Mathematics that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching. It covers the important skills of classroom management, planning, monitoring and assessment and relates these specifically to primary Maths. Practical guidance, features and resources help you translate your learning to the classroom and understand the wider context of teaching:
- Online practical lesson ideas for the classroom
- The Primary National Curriculum for Mathematics in Key Stages one and two
- Tips for planning primary Maths
- Useful weblinks for primary Mathematics teaching
The ninth edition of this popular book includes a new chapter on 'Mathematics in the primary classroom' exploring primary mathematics teaching today. It is also updated to include the new 'Ready to progress' criteria.
More details
Series
Edition
9th 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: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
412 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5297-2691-6 (9781529726916)
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Claire Mooney | Mary Briggs | Alice Hansen
Primary Mathematics: Teaching Theory and Practice
Teaching Theory and Practice
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9th Edition
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Claire Mooney | Mary Briggs | Alice Hansen
Primary Mathematics: Teaching Theory and Practice
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Persons
Claire Mooney is an Instructor at the School of Education and Professional Learning, Trent University, Canada. Mary Briggs is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Education, University of Warwick where she teaches across a range of the Institute's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Mary was an Early Years, primary and SEN teacher for many years, including deputy and headship before working as an academic in the University sector. 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. Judith McCullouch is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Mathematics Education and PGCE Programme Director at the University of Winchester. Mike Fletcher is a Lecturer in Mathematics Education at the Research and Graduate School of Education, University of Southampton.
Content
Introduction
Mathematics in the primary classroom
Teaching strategies
Mathematics in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Planning
Assessment, recording and reporting
Children's common mathematical misconceptions
Mathematics in the primary classroom
Teaching strategies
Mathematics in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Planning
Assessment, recording and reporting
Children's common mathematical misconceptions