This much-loved textbook has been fully revised and updated to take account of the new Primary Curriculum, which was made statutory in 2010 and will be taught in primary schools beginning September 2011. The new edition will be a valuable resource for new primary teachers as they prepare to teach this curriculum. Some of the changes in the new edition include the following This much-loved textbook has been fully revised and updated to take account of the new Primary Curriculum, which was made statutory in 2010 and will be taught in primary schools beginning September 2011. The new edition will be a valuable resource for new primary teachers as they prepare to teach this curriculum. Some of the changes in the new edition include the following: New chapters on key ideas and key processes in primary mathematicsReordering of the chapters to give more prominence to using and applying mathematicsFurther material on graphs in the chapter on coordinates and linear relationshipsReferences throughout to the new Primary CurriculumResearch focus in every chapterUpdating of suggestions for further readingMore discursive answers to some of the self-assessment questionsA companion website providing a comprehensive glossary and additional material to enable primary trainees to prepare with confidence for the ITT Numeracy testA companion Student Workbook available for purchase, providing further self-assessment examples for checking understanding, for using and applying mathematics, and for teaching and learning Extensively used on primary PGCE courses and undergraduate courses leading to QTS, this book is an essential resource for all new primary teachers.
Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers [with eBook Access Code]
This much-loved textbook has been fully revised and updated to take account of the new Primary Curriculum, which was made statutory in 2010 and will be taught in primary schools beginning September 2011. The new edition will be a valuable resource for new primary teachers as they prepare to teach this curriculum. Some of the changes in the new edition include the following This much-loved textbook has been fully revised and updated to take account of the new Primary Curriculum, which was made statutory in 2010 and will be taught in primary schools beginning September 2011. The new edition will be a valuable resource for new primary teachers as they prepare to teach this curriculum. Some of the changes in the new edition include the following: New chapters on key ideas and key processes in primary mathematicsReordering of the chapters to give more prominence to using and applying mathematicsFurther material on graphs in the chapter on coordinates and linear relationshipsReferences throughout to the new Primary CurriculumResearch focus in every chapterUpdating of suggestions for further readingMore discursive answers to some of the self-assessment questionsA companion website providing a comprehensive glossary and additional material to enable primary trainees to prepare with confidence for the ITT Numeracy testA companion Student Workbook available for purchase, providing further self-assessment examples for checking understanding, for using and applying mathematics, and for teaching and learning Extensively used on primary PGCE courses and undergraduate courses leading to QTS, this book is an essential resource for all new primary teachers.
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Tom –
Nothing on earth could make Maths engaging to me, and this book certainly didn't succeed. It waffled on endlessly and was (considering Maths is supposedly all about figures) incredibly wordy. Whilst reading this I quit my SCITT course due to the already impending sense of doom and increasing stress. I am glad that I did - after researching online the experiences of others who have had a similar experience (most graduate teachers apparently quit within five years) I feel I have made a lucky escape Nothing on earth could make Maths engaging to me, and this book certainly didn't succeed. It waffled on endlessly and was (considering Maths is supposedly all about figures) incredibly wordy. Whilst reading this I quit my SCITT course due to the already impending sense of doom and increasing stress. I am glad that I did - after researching online the experiences of others who have had a similar experience (most graduate teachers apparently quit within five years) I feel I have made a lucky escape. I will be selling this on ebay, even so I am sure there must be clearer/easier books on the market which just demonstrate the bare bones required to teach, not chapters and chapters of unnecessary meanderings.
Beth –
This is a must-read for students and teachers teaching mathematics. It offers invaluable teaching points which can really change your view of teaching. It doesn't matter whether it's the 3rd or the 4th edition; this book will definitely extend your pedagogical knowledge. (Just beware of the outdated curriculum knowledge on the 3rd edition.) This is a must-read for students and teachers teaching mathematics. It offers invaluable teaching points which can really change your view of teaching. It doesn't matter whether it's the 3rd or the 4th edition; this book will definitely extend your pedagogical knowledge. (Just beware of the outdated curriculum knowledge on the 3rd edition.)
D. –
This is a fantastic resource for those of us who struggled with math as children and are interested in facilitating and encouraging our children's learning. I wish math was taught to me this way! This is a fantastic resource for those of us who struggled with math as children and are interested in facilitating and encouraging our children's learning. I wish math was taught to me this way!
Kerrie Durkin –
A great 'go go's resource for anyone teaching primary maths A great 'go go's resource for anyone teaching primary maths
Linz –
finished with coursework
Mafaz Ali –
I ordered this book for my PGCE and I'd say this is a very helpful book for primary teachers, or parents who wish to help their children with Maths, but who may not have the confidence to do so. The book is broken down into sections covering, Mathematical Understanding, Reasoning & Problem solving, Numbers & Calculations, Further Number Concepts, Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Statistics & Probability.There are also online links to help you along the way with self assesments. The pages are clear I ordered this book for my PGCE and I'd say this is a very helpful book for primary teachers, or parents who wish to help their children with Maths, but who may not have the confidence to do so. The book is broken down into sections covering, Mathematical Understanding, Reasoning & Problem solving, Numbers & Calculations, Further Number Concepts, Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Statistics & Probability.There are also online links to help you along the way with self assesments. The pages are clear to read, with good examples, explanations and diagrams.This is a great resource for new primary school teachers, as well as parents who wish to help their kids a little more.
Rachel –
Urgh!!!!!!!!!! Awful book. Confusing instructions, a typo which threw me off balance completely with an exercise. Went to my AQA books in despair in the end to complete the self-assessments necessary for course. (Similar reports from peers.) AVOID at all costs.
Alice Rea –
Clear and concise with effective examples for consolidation. Essential for my PGCE.
James Gould –
very good resource
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