Reflective Reader

2005
Reflective Reader

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  • Author: Louise O'Sullivan
  • Publisher: Learning Matters Limited
  • ISBN: 9781844450367
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 113

This book contains extracts from journals and books on key issues surrounding primary mathematics teaching, all of which have been included to prompt reflection on how children learn mathematical concepts and how teachers teach. The extracts lead trainees on from the skills and knowledge of teaching into territories where their beliefs and approaches are challenged.

Reflective Primary Mathematics

2015-08-20
Reflective Primary Mathematics

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  • Author: Elizabeth Jackson
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 1473934052
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 225

‘This original book shows the crucial importance of personal philosophies of mathematics. Using current research it guides us to reflect on our attitudes and beliefs. Essential reading for anybody interested in mathematics and its teaching.’ Paul Ernest, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Exeter Teaching mathematics can be challenging, and returning to a mathematics classroom yourself may not inspire you with confidence. This book can help you to become an assured teacher who can give young learners the high quality mathematics education that they deserve, by exploring the philosophy that lies behind good mathematics teaching and its application in the classroom. Throughout the book you are encouraged to put your own thoughts on mathematics learning and teaching under the microscope and examine your perceptions and understanding in order to develop as a critically reflective teacher, aware of potential challenges and what underpins effective mathematics teaching in primary schools. Coverage includes: · developing your own philosophy towards mathematics teaching · understanding links between confidence and learning · the importance of subject knowledge · common beliefs and attitudes among mathematics learners · how to develop your relationship with the subject. This is essential reading for all students studying primary mathematics on initial teacher education courses, including undergraduate (BEd, BA with QTS), postgraduate (PGCE, School Direct, SCITT, Teach First) and NQTs. Elizabeth Jackson has over thirty years’ experience of mathematics education through primary and secondary school teaching, lecturing in initial teacher education and supervising mathematics Master’s dissertations, as well as conducting research into mathematics and writing.

Developing Primary Mathematics Teaching

2009-03-09
Developing Primary Mathematics Teaching

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  • Author: Tim Rowland
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 1446207315
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 256

How can KS1/2 teachers improve their mathematics teaching? This book helps readers to become better, more confident teachers of mathematics by enabling them to focus critically on what they know and what they do in the classroom. Building on their close observation of primary mathematics classrooms, the authors provide those starting out in the teaching profession with a four-stage framework which acts as a tool of support for developing their teaching: - making sense of foundation knowledge - focusing on what teachers know about mathematics - transforming knowledge - representing mathematics to learners through examples, analogies, illustrations and demonstrations - connection - helping learners to make sense of mathematics through understanding how ideas and concepts are linked to each other - contingency - what to do when the unexpected happens Each chapter includes practical activities, lesson descriptions and extracts of classroom transcripts to help teachers reflect on effective practice.

Leading Primary Mathematics

2019-03-18
Leading Primary Mathematics

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  • Author: Catherine Foley
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 1526479133
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 257

This book provides guidance and insight into ′what mathematics leadership looks like in practice′ and shows readers how they can develop from a confident teacher into a curriculum subject leader. It does this through a careful blend of pedagogy and practical application, supported by a range of real-world case studies and opportunities to reflect critically on classroom practice. Key coverage includes: The planning and application that underpins subject leadership How international perspectives can influence leadership of mathematics How to develop fluency through problem solving and reasoning How to champion inclusive practice in mathematics Assessing children′s understanding This is essential reading for anyone studying primary mathematics on initial teacher education courses, including undergraduate (BA Ed, BA with QTS) and postgraduate (PGCE, PGDE, School Direct and SCITT) routes, NQTs seeking to develop into curriculum leadership roles and those already leading mathematics in their school.

Myths and Legends of Mastery in the Mathematics Curriculum

2020-03-30
Myths and Legends of Mastery in the Mathematics Curriculum

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  • Author: Pinky Jain
  • Publisher: Learning Matters
  • ISBN: 1526482266
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 166

This book helps you understand what ′mastery′ is and how to effectively integrate it into classroom teaching. It explores how ′mastery′ is viewed and supported in other countries and encourages a critical examination of this topical theme. The book includes practical advice and examples of learning activities for primary teaching. It also outlines how to support children who might be weaker in their mathematical abilities and still ensure that all children master mathematics. The text also supports those who are developing whole school mastery approaches and looks at how we can assess ′mastery′ as well as how we can be confident that it is supporting good progress.

Primary Mathematics

2016-06-20
Primary Mathematics

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  • Author: Penelope Serow
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1316684210
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 425

Now in its second edition, Primary Mathematics continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to teaching and learning mathematics in today's classrooms. With links to both the Australian and New Zealand curricula, this book covers the core learning areas of measurement, space and geometry, early number concepts, data and statistics, chance and probability, and patterns and algebra. Primary Mathematics encourages the integration of technology into a pedagogically sound learning sequence for primary mathematics, and provides teachers with detailed activities and examples to cater for the mathematical needs of all learners. The book comes with free twelve-month access to Cambridge HOTmaths, a popular, award-winning online tool with engaging multimedia to help students and teachers learn and teach mathematical concepts.

Developing Primary Mathematics Teaching

2009
Developing Primary Mathematics Teaching

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  • Author: Tim Rowland
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9781446279571
  • Category : Mathematics
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 235

This title helps readers to become better, more confident teachers of mathematics by enabling them to focus critically on what they know and what they do in the classroom. Each chapter includes practical activities, lesson descriptions and extracts of classroom transcripts to help teachers reflect on effective practice.

Transforming Primary Mathematics

2012-02-07
Transforming Primary Mathematics

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  • Author: Mike Askew
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1136657517
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 177

"What is good mathematics teaching? What is mathematics teaching good for? Who is mathematics teaching for? These are just some of the questions addressed in Transforming Primary Mathematics, a highly timely new resource for teachers which accessibly sets out the key theories and latest research in primary maths today. Under-pinned by findings from the largest research programme into primary mathematics funded in recent years, it offers a clear, practical approach to implementing fundamental change in curriculum, classroom environment and teaching styles. Written by one of the top experts in mathematics education, it offers an inspiring, sometimes controversial, and often unconventional look at the subject of mathematics, by: - Endorsing the use of a 'new mathematics' - one based on problem solving, modelling and inquiry, not on abstract rules, memorising, and regurgitation - Arguing that there is more to maths teaching than 'death by a thousand worksheets' - Challenging norms, such as the practice of sorting children into sets based on their perceived mathematical ability - Asking whether this mathematical ability is innate or a result of social practices - Upholding the idea that mathematics teaching is an adaptive challenge, rather than a technical problem - Advocating an environment where teachers are encouraged to take risks - Looking at how best to prepare learners for an unknown future - Encouraging reflection on teachers' own beliefs and values about mathematics. Transforming Primary Mathematics is for all primary school teachers who want to make mathematics welcoming, engaging, inclusive and successful"--Résumé de l'éditeur.

Primary Mathematics

2023-08-31
Primary Mathematics

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  • Author: Penelope Baker
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1009265172
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 439

Primary Mathematics: Integrating Theory with Practice is a comprehensive introduction to teaching mathematics in Australian primary schools. Closely aligned with the Australian Curriculum, it provides a thorough understanding of measurement, geometry, patterns and algebra, data and statistics, and chance and probability. The fourth edition provides support for educators in key aspects of teaching: planning, assessment, digital technologies, diversity in the classroom and integrating mathematics content with other learning areas. It also features a new chapter on the role of education support in the mathematics classroom. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised and is complemented by classroom snapshots demonstrating practical application of theories, activities to further understanding and reflection questions to guide learning. New in this edition are 'Concepts to consider', which provide a guided explanation and further discussion of key concepts to support pre- and in-service teachers' learning and teaching of the fundamentals of mathematics.

Improving Primary Mathematics Teaching and Learning

2013-01-16
Improving Primary Mathematics Teaching and Learning

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  • Author: Mary McAteer
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
  • ISBN: 033524677X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 274

This book stems from the authors’ shared passion for primary mathematics teaching and offers an exploration of contemporary issues facing teachers. Drawing on research and case studies from practice, the book explores a wide range of concepts as starting points for professional reflection and personal development to improve teaching and learning in primary mathematics. Topics covered include: Using children’s mathematical misconceptions to support teaching and learning The role of talk in developing mathematical understanding Evidence-based teaching and learning Making mathematics real and purposeful beyond the classroom The role of games in teaching and learning mathematics ICT and mathematics The book illustrates the ways in which professional development that is rooted in practitioner inquiry and research enables teachers to advance their practice, resulting in improved outcomes for their pupils. Improving Primary Mathematics Teaching and Learning is appropriate for teachers undertaking professional development programmes (e.g. MaST, MA programmes), trainee teachers and staff on those programmes, both local authority and independent. Contributors: Mike Askew, Sue Bailey, Elizabeth Carruthers, Victoria Grinyer, Alice Hansen, Lynne McClure, Effie Maclellan, Suzan Nelson, Carol Rushworth-Little, Steve Sherer, Ian Thompson, Vivien Townsend, Maulfry Worthington. "In this book Mary McAteer brings together contributors with a wealth of experience in research and practice. The way in which practical and theoretical perspectives are brought to life with case studies and examples make it a highly readable text and every chapter adds new insights into children's mathematics learning." Dr Julia Anghileri, University of Cambridge (retired)