ABSTRACT
As the National Numeracy Strategy (NNS) extends into secondary schools this book for trainee and practicing mathematics teachers provides practical guidance on developing effective strategies for the teaching of numeracy at KS3 and 4 based on the DfEE requirements.
The teaching and learning approaches suggested in the NNS are analyzed and explained using case-study examples from secondary schools. Many of these ideas were developed by teacher inquiry groups in the Raising Standards in Numeracy project.
The book includes examples of pupils' work; lesson plans and pupil activities; ideas for using ICT to enhance mathematics; teacher guidance on both teaching and assessment; and ideas for developing numeracy across the curriculum.
This book offers an introduction to the subject of numeracy accompanied by lesson ideas and practical guidance. It will prove a valuable resource for all trainee and new mathematics teachers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section 1|106 pages
Issues in numeracy and mathematics teaching and learning
chapter Chapter 1|17 pages
What is numeracy?
chapter Chapter 2|17 pages
Comparing mathematical performance – what can we learn from overseas?
chapter Chapter 3|16 pages
Numeracy initiatives
chapter Chapter 4|18 pages
Making connections and developing concepts
chapter Chapter 5|19 pages
Numeracy, mathematical thinking skills and problem solving
chapter Chapter 6|17 pages
Assessment for learning
section Section 2|79 pages
Numeracy in practice: lesson ideas from the classroom
chapter Chapter 7|22 pages
Developing numeracy within number and calculations
chapter Chapter 8|18 pages
Algebra
chapter Chapter 9|18 pages
Shape and space
chapter Chapter 10|19 pages
Data handling and probability
section Section 3|31 pages
Plenary: developing numeracy across your own school