Full Description
Primary Mathematics provides a comprehensive introduction to teaching and learning mathematics in today's classrooms. Drawing links to the Australian Curriculum, this book covers the core learning areas of measurement, space and geometry, early number concepts, data and statistics, chance and probability, and patterns and algebra. At the centre of this book is the belief that ICT can be a powerful tool for enhancing student learning. Although many classrooms have been resourced with computers, interactive whiteboards and mobile technology, teachers need to be able to transform these technological tools into meaningful teaching and learning experiences. This book explores the ways in which technology can be integrated into the mathematics classroom. The book also explores issues around student diversity, assessment 'for', 'of' and 'as' learning, and teaching in rural and remote areas. Primary Mathematics is an indispensable resource for pre- and in-service teachers alike.
Contents
1. Teaching mathematics today with tomorrow in mind in the primary setting; 2. Exploring measurement; 3. Exploring geometry; 4. Exploring early number concepts; 5. Exploring computation and proportional reasoning; 6. Exploring data and statistics; 7. Exploring chance and probability; 8. Exploring patterns and algebra; 9. Capitalising on assessment 'for', 'of' and 'as' learning; 10. Capitalising on ICT in the mathematics classroom; 11. Diversity in the primary mathematics classroom; 12. Surviving as an 'out of field' teacher of mathematics; 13. Teaching mathematics beyond the urban areas of Australia and in Pacific Islands settings; 14. Planning and sustainability in the mathematics classroom.
