First published in 2004. The main aim of this book is to identify the connecting ideas in primary mathematics in order to help teachers develop children's understanding of maths. The text emphasises the relationship between language, notation and representation; identifies misconception that can develop from false connections and provides activities to clarify understanding. Written for students training to be teachers and for teachers reconsidering their approach to maths as part of professional development.
Autorentext
Sylvia Turner and Judith McCullouch both lecture in Mathematics and Education at University College Winchester.
Zusammenfassung
First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Inhalt
Chapter 1 CHAPTER 1 Language; Chapter 2 CHAPTER 2 Number; Chapter 3 CHAPTER 3 Shape, space and measures; Chapter 4 CHAPTER 4 Handling data; Chapter 5 CHAPTER 5 Cross-curricular connections BibliographyIndex;