Full Description
This third edition brings the book right up to date in line with the new Mathematics and Functional Mathematics GCSES and IGCSES. The third edition of this bestselling book for teachers of secondary mathematics has been brought right up to date and benefits from an extra teacher voice. Together, the authors show how active learning and introducing an element of surprise can bring mathematics alive. With a firm focus on problem solving, independent exploration, thinking skills and applying maths to real-life situations, this book contains new ideas, anecdotes and strategies including brand new chapters on Functional Mathematics, how to make best use of assessment, and teacher and curriculum development. Brimming with useful tips and inspirational advice on every aspect of teaching, this book is essential reading for maths teachers at any stage of their career. This innovative series provides teaching practitioners with a wealth of practical advice for use in a variety of educational settings.
Contents
Introduction; Section 1. The nature and nurture of mathematics; 1. What is mathematics, why teach it and why learn it?; 2. Strategies for teaching mathematics; Section 2. Encouraging students to explore mathematics and ideas for the classroom; 3. Mathematical surprises; 4. People-math - ideas for interactive activities; 5. Using practical equipment in the classroom; 6.Bringing mathematics to life; 7. Mental mathematics; 8. Functional mathematics; Section 3. Wider issues to consider; 9. Mathematics across the curriculum; 10. Mathematics and ICT; 11. Planning a scheme of work on pedagogic foundations; 12. Managing a mathematics classroom; 13. How to make best use of assessment; 14. Developing students' thinking skills; Section 4. Innovative mathematics teaching; 15. Teaching mathematics without a textbook; 16. mathematics in context; 17. Daring to be different; 18. And finally... everything is connected; Index.
