Creative Mathematics
Published on 11. March 2002
192 pages
978-1-134-71131-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book shows how creative maths can really work. Exploring the ways in which maths skills can be learned through cross-curricular activities based on visual arts and music, the book presents maths as a meaningful and exciting subject which holds no fears for children.
The authors recognise that while maths-phobia prevails in our increasingly mathematicised world, attitudes and approaches to teaching the subject need to be reviewed, and issues such as gender stereotyping, which encourage maths-apathy, need to be tackled at an early stage.
Within this collection of classroom-based stories are detailed examples of integrative mathematic projects; these will give teachers the confidence to try out cross-curricular activities in their classes. The book also provides support with difficult areas such as assessment, planning and development.
Fascinating to read in its own right this book will appeal to the specialist and non-specialist alike.
The authors recognise that while maths-phobia prevails in our increasingly mathematicised world, attitudes and approaches to teaching the subject need to be reviewed, and issues such as gender stereotyping, which encourage maths-apathy, need to be tackled at an early stage.
Within this collection of classroom-based stories are detailed examples of integrative mathematic projects; these will give teachers the confidence to try out cross-curricular activities in their classes. The book also provides support with difficult areas such as assessment, planning and development.
Fascinating to read in its own right this book will appeal to the specialist and non-specialist alike.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a fascinating book ... which gives detailed case studies.' - Infant EquipmentMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
File size
3,96 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-71131-4 (9781134711314)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
07/1997
1st Edition
Routledge
€267.41
Shipment within 15-20 days
Book
07/1997
1st Edition
Routledge
€81.89
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
Rena Upitis is Dean of the Faculty of Education, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada. Eileen Phillips is an elementary school teacher in Vancouver, British Columbia. William Higginson is Co-ordinator of the Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Group at Queen's University.
Content
Preface 1 Introduction 2 Tessellations 3 Animation 4 Paper jewels 5 Kaleidoscopes and composition 6 Children as mathematicians
