Full Description
'Chambers and Timlin write with clarity and purpose. The authors link the theory of teaching mathematics with simple reflective questions and interesting maths tasks. There is practical advice on planning, assessment and differentiations, amongst other pertinent themes' -Jacqueline Oldham, PGCE Secondary Mathematics Course Tutor, St Mary's University College'This is a very practical guide for learning to teach mathematics for student teachers on all training routes. Chapters are focused and readable but succeed in tackling issues in depth giving the reader strong academic support' -Anne Haworth, PGCE Secondary Mathematics Course Tutor, University of ManchesterThis book is an essential companion for anyone training to teach mathematics in secondary education. It offers clear and engaging coverage of all major aspects of mathematics teaching that you will need to engage with in order to successfully train for the classroom.This Second Edition includes:a new chapter exploring different teaching approaches including active learning, effective group work and creative mathematics teachingexpanded coverage of assessment, using resources in the classroom and metacognition and learningupdated coverage of recent developments in education policy and the 2012 Teachers' Standards This is essential reading for anyone training to teach secondary mathematics including postgraduate (PGCE, SCITT) and school-based routes into teaching.Free digital resources for extra support is available in the book's companion website. It includes:Web links and further reading for each chapterA video series of a sample classroom lesson filmed in a real-life settingVisit www.sagepub.co.uk/chamberstimlin
Contents
Teaching MathematicsMathematics in the Wider School ContextPlanning to Teach a Mathematics LessonThe Elements of a Mathematics LessonLearning MathematicsAssessmentPersonalizing LearningTeaching Different TopicsTeaching StrategiesICT in Mathematics TeachingContinuing Professional Development
