
Getting the Buggers to Add Up
Continuum Publishing Corporation
3rd Edition
Published on 10. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-4411-2239-1 (ISBN)
Description
This third edition brings the book right up to date in line with the new Mathematics and Functional Mathematics GCSES and IGCSES. The third edition of this bestselling book for teachers of secondary mathematics has been brought right up to date and benefits from an extra teacher voice. Together, the authors show how active learning and introducing an element of surprise can bring mathematics alive. With a firm focus on problem solving, independent exploration, thinking skills and applying maths to real-life situations, this book contains new ideas, anecdotes and strategies including brand new chapters on Functional Mathematics, how to make best use of assessment, and teacher and curriculum development. Brimming with useful tips and inspirational advice on every aspect of teaching, this book is essential reading for maths teachers at any stage of their career. This innovative series provides teaching practitioners with a wealth of practical advice for use in a variety of educational settings.
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Series
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
347 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4411-2239-1 (9781441122391)
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Additional editions

Mike Ollerton | Peter Sykes
Getting the Buggers to Add Up
E-Book
03/2012
3rd Edition
Bloomsbury Continuum
€21.99
Available for download

Mike Ollerton | Peter Sykes
Getting the Buggers to Add Up
E-Book
03/2012
3rd Edition
Continuum Publishing Corporation
€21.99
Available for download
Previous edition

Mike Ollerton
Getting the Buggers to Add Up 2nd Edition
Book
04/2006
2nd Edition
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
€44.75
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Persons
Peter Sykes is Head of Mathematics in a secondary comprehensive in Bolton. Mike Ollerton taught for 25 years in schools and 10 years in teacher training. He is now a freelance consultant.
Content
Introduction; Section 1. The nature and nurture of mathematics; 1. What is mathematics, why teach it and why learn it?; 2. Strategies for teaching mathematics; Section 2. Encouraging students to explore mathematics and ideas for the classroom; 3. Mathematical surprises; 4. People-math - ideas for interactive activities; 5. Using practical equipment in the classroom; 6.Bringing mathematics to life; 7. Mental mathematics; 8. Functional mathematics; Section 3. Wider issues to consider; 9. Mathematics across the curriculum; 10. Mathematics and ICT; 11. Planning a scheme of work on pedagogic foundations; 12. Managing a mathematics classroom; 13. How to make best use of assessment; 14. Developing students' thinking skills; Section 4. Innovative mathematics teaching; 15. Teaching mathematics without a textbook; 16. mathematics in context; 17. Daring to be different; 18. And finally... everything is connected; Index.