
Bothered About Maths
Stories from numberland
Independent Thinking Press
Will be published approx. on 30. November 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-78135-441-4 (ISBN)
Description
The word 'maths' can conjure up a lot of negative feelings for many people. Memories of frustration, anxiety, inadequacy or a sense of helplessness are, unfortunately, not uncommon.It doesn't have to be this way.The maths classroom can be a warm, inviting and safe space in which to share intrigue, ideas and observations.A place where making maths make sense for everyone is front and centre, and students are encouraged to shareideas and explore solutions. A place where mistakes and struggles are seen as opportunities to learn and helpeach other. A place where everyone is bothered about maths.This book provides concrete steps to take you to that place. Bothered About Maths by Ed Southall is a practicalguide towards building positive classroom culture - helping teachers to become outwardly confidentambassadors, so they may equip their students to become active members of a thriving maths classroom.Coined by Hywel Roberts, 'botheredness' is essentially a catch-all term for great classroom culture, encompassing teaching excellence, optimism, storytelling, warmth and contextual learning. In this first spin-offfrom Hywel's bestselling book, Botheredness, Ed brings this same spirit to the maths classroom, demonstratinghow this approach truly transforms both teaching and learning in all subjects.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78135-441-4 (9781781354414)
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Ed Southall has worked in maths education for over 20 years in local, national and international roles and across all age ranges. He is the author of a number of maths education and teacher training books, and can be found running up hills in Yorkshire most weekends, preparing for another brutal marathon some place mad. Hywel Roberts has taught in secondary, primary and special settings for almost 30 years. He contributes to university education programmes and writes regularly for TES as the 'travelling teacher'. A true Northerner, Hywel deals in botheredness, creative practice, curriculum development and imagineering. He was recently described as 'a world leader in enthusiasm' and his first book, Oops! Helping Children Learn Accidentally, is a favourite among teachers. Hywel is a much sought-after educational speaker, an Independent Thinking Associate and has contributed to events worldwide. He also contributes fiction to prison-based literacy reading programmes developed by The Shannon Trust and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.