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Becoming a Successful Teacher of Mathematics ISBN: 0415230691 ISBN13: 9780415230698 Becoming a Successful Teacher of Mathematics By: Howard Tanner ; Sonia Jones Publisher: Routledge Falmer Format: Paperback Our Price: 20.00 Discount: 13% RRP: 22.99

This is a practical guide for trainee teachers and newly qualified teachers of secondary mathematics. It develops the essential core knowledge, skills and understanding demanded by the new DfEE requirements for courses of initial teacher training. It is based on research findings relating to the organization and management of maths classrooms, teaching approaches, assessment and the common misconceptions which often hinder pupils' progress in key areas of the National Curriculum. Theoretical principles are exemplified through case study material. Suggestions for school-based activities are made. While being a practical how to guide for beginning teachers, it also offers critical insights for more experienced teachers reflecting on their practice.


Contents:

Introduction 1.The Nature of the Mathematics Curriculum 11 to 18 2

What Makes a Good Maths Lesson? 3

Managing the Mathematics Classroom 4

Planning and Evaluating a Mathematics Lesson 5

Learning to Think Mathematically 6

misconceptions and Planning to Deal with Them 7

Effective Teaching Approaches 8

How do Children Learn to be numerate? 9

Calculators 10

Learning 11

Assessment and Learning 12

Evaluating and Developing Your Teaching


Brief Description:

A practical guide for newly qualified teachers of secondary mathematics. It develops the core knowledge, skills and understanding demanded by the DfEE requirements. It also provides insights for more experienced teachers to reflect upon.

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