Planning mathematics lessons ■ the process of constructing a lesson plan ■ the elements that can be used ■ planning for effective starters and plenaries ■ timing and signposting ■ interrogating, evaluating and improving your plan

doi:10.4324/9780203125748-10

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Planning mathematics lessons ■ the process of constructing a lesson plan ■ the elements that can be used ■ planning for effective starters and plenaries ■ timing and signposting ■ interrogating, evaluating and improving your plan

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ABSTRACT

For an emerging mathematics teacher, planning is fundamental. A good lesson plan can provide a foundation for both effective teaching and successful learning. Planning can also help to tackle many of the concerns and fears that student teachers have during teaching placements; in the words of the author Alan Lakein, ‘planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now’.