Key Concepts in Teaching Primary Mathematics
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Methods
| Author: | Derek Haylock | ISBN: | 9781446230763 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | September 17, 2007 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd | Language: | English |
| Author: | Derek Haylock |
| ISBN: | 9781446230763 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | September 17, 2007 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Language: | English |
Covering the key principles and concepts in the teaching and learning of mathematics in primary schools, this text provides trainee and practising teachers with a quick and easy reference to what they need to know for their course, and in the classroom. The entries are arranged alphabetically, and each contains a brief definition, followed by an explanation and discussion, practical examples and annotated suggestions for further reading.
Examples of the wide-ranging material include: Anxiety about mathematics; Assessment for Learning; Cognitive conflict; Concept learning; Creativity in mathematics; Differentiation; Equivalence; Explanation; Investigation; Low attainment; Making connections; Meaningful context; Mental calculation; Numeracy; Play as a context for learning mathematics; Problem-solving; Questioning; Talk.
Covering the key principles and concepts in the teaching and learning of mathematics in primary schools, this text provides trainee and practising teachers with a quick and easy reference to what they need to know for their course, and in the classroom. The entries are arranged alphabetically, and each contains a brief definition, followed by an explanation and discussion, practical examples and annotated suggestions for further reading.
Examples of the wide-ranging material include: Anxiety about mathematics; Assessment for Learning; Cognitive conflict; Concept learning; Creativity in mathematics; Differentiation; Equivalence; Explanation; Investigation; Low attainment; Making connections; Meaningful context; Mental calculation; Numeracy; Play as a context for learning mathematics; Problem-solving; Questioning; Talk.
