ABSTRACT

First published in 2004. The main aim of this book is to identify the connecting ideas in primary mathematics in order to help teachers develop children's understanding of maths. The text emphasises the relationship between language, notation and representation; identifies misconception that can develop from false connections and provides activities to clarify understanding. Written for students training to be teachers and for teachers reconsidering their approach to maths as part of professional development.

chapter |14 pages

Chapter 1 Language

chapter |45 pages

Chapter 2 Number

chapter |31 pages

Chapter 3 Shape, space and measures

chapter |24 pages

Chapter 4 Handling data

chapter |13 pages

Chapter 5 Cross-curricular connections