ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book opens by looking at the different factors which go into planning successful lessons. It looks at Assessment for Learning, and offers practical advice about how it can become part of teachers' day-to-day teaching. The book discusses concrete ways to prepare for and embed information and communication technology into teachers' mathematics classroom. It explores how group work can be used to encourage mathematical activity. The book looks at the importance of enquiry and mathematical investigation. Mathematics teaching is an incredibly rewarding vocation. There is something special about steering pupils towards ‘aha!’ moments as they grasp mathematical ideas for the first time, helping them develop numeracy, fluency and logical thinking skills for life, exposing learners to mathematical relationships and applications, and finally equipping them to do their best in tests and examinations.
