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The Essential Guide to Secondary Mathematics
By Colin Foster
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Description
Written by a highly experienced mathematics teacher who understands the realities of the secondary classroom, this book combines insights from the latest research into mathematical learning with useful strategies and ideas for engaging teaching. The text is punctuated by frequent tasks, some mathematical and others more reflective, which are designed to encourage independent thinking. Key topics covered include:
Preparing yourself: thinking about mathematics and pedagogy, taking care of your health and dealing with stress
Different styles of learning and teaching mathematics
Ideas for lessons: what does it take to turn an idea into a lesson?
Tasks, timings and resources
Equality and dealing positively with difference
Mathematical starters, fillers and finishers: achieving variety
The mathematical classroom community: seating layouts, displays and practical considerations
Assessment: effective strategies for responding to learners' mathematics and writing reports.
The Essential Guide to Secondary Mathematics will be a valuable resource both for beginning teachers interested in developing their understanding, and for experienced teachers looking to re-evaluate their practice. Aiming to develop all aspects of your mathematics teaching, this book will help you to devise, adapt and implement ideas for successful and enjoyable teaching and learning.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
242
Release Date:
2012-08-16
Publication Date:
2012-08-16
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
052161776605216963130415527716
ISBN13:
9780415527712
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
439 g
Height:
174 cm
Width:
246 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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