Rethinking School Mathematics

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Methods
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Author: Mr Andy Noyes ISBN: 9781446235737
Publisher: SAGE Publications Publication: May 21, 2007
Imprint: SAGE Publications Ltd Language: English
Author: Mr Andy Noyes
ISBN: 9781446235737
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication: May 21, 2007
Imprint: SAGE Publications Ltd
Language: English

Why is it that so many pupils are put off by maths, seeing it as uninspiring and irrelevant, and that so many choose to drop it as soon as they can? Why is it socially acceptable to be bad at maths? Does the maths curriculum really prepare pupils for life?

This book presents some answers to these questions, helping teachers to think through their own attitudes to teaching and learning, and to work with pupils towards more effective and inspiring mathematical engagement. Part I of the book explores the nature of school mathematics - showing how the curriculum has been developed over the years, and how increasing effort has been devoted to improving the quality of mathematics teaching, with little apparent effect. Part II focuses on ways of thinking about classroom mathematics which take account of social, cultural, political and historical aspects. The chapters bring together a collection of activities, resources and discussion which will help teachers develop new ways of teaching and learning maths.

This book will be essential reading for all maths teachers, including maths specialists on initial teacher training courses.

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Why is it that so many pupils are put off by maths, seeing it as uninspiring and irrelevant, and that so many choose to drop it as soon as they can? Why is it socially acceptable to be bad at maths? Does the maths curriculum really prepare pupils for life?

This book presents some answers to these questions, helping teachers to think through their own attitudes to teaching and learning, and to work with pupils towards more effective and inspiring mathematical engagement. Part I of the book explores the nature of school mathematics - showing how the curriculum has been developed over the years, and how increasing effort has been devoted to improving the quality of mathematics teaching, with little apparent effect. Part II focuses on ways of thinking about classroom mathematics which take account of social, cultural, political and historical aspects. The chapters bring together a collection of activities, resources and discussion which will help teachers develop new ways of teaching and learning maths.

This book will be essential reading for all maths teachers, including maths specialists on initial teacher training courses.

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