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“A must have for teachers-to-be, especially those who are a bit shaky on their maths knowledge!”
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“It is a book I will be using even when in the classroom“
When was the last time you solved a fraction question? Could you explain how to solve it to a nine year old?
Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers develops your own understanding of mathematical concepts, and how children learn them, so you can confidently teach mathematics to primary children.
Tried and tested, the fifth edition of Derek Haylock’s much loved textbook matches the 2014 curriculum requirements for England. Every chapter integrates children’s learning, classroom practice, and the teachers own requirements for subject knowledge, making this the ideal text to guide you through your studies and beyond.
Get interactive with the new online version - the fifth edition includes free access to an interactive online textbook, giving you the flexibility and support to study how and where you want. Access additional study material direct via the interactive eBook or by visiting the accompanying companion website - a maths teaching toolkit at your fingertips!
In your teaching toolkit:
8 mini video lectures by Derek introduce each key section of the book
Step by step screencasts show you how to work through problems visually, so you can learn at your own pace
Links to the National Curriculum throughout keep you abreast of current numeracy teaching standards
Teaching and Learning Points highlight important issues and potential challenges you may face in the classroom
Practice Questions test your understanding
Free Access to SAGE Journal articles keeps you informed of topical research.
Want to learn on the go? To help support your learning on your schedule, the fifth edition is supported by MobileStudy, so you can check tips and lesson plans on your phone, on the go and in the classroom.
A Student Workbook is also available to accompany this book, including over 500 practice problems to help you check your understanding of mathematics principles, use and apply them, and prepare you for the challenges you might encounter in the classroom.
Derek Haylock is an education consultant and author, and has worked for over 30 years in teacher education. You can follow Derek’s blog and Twitter feeds to discuss and share issues, news, policy and anything primary maths related!
Ralph Manning is an independent consultant in primary education. He has worked as a primary teacher and as a lecturer in primary teacher education for 18 years.
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