Becoming a Successful Teacher of Mathematics

by Tanner dec'd; Howard

• ISBN13: 9780415230698
• ISBN10: 0415230691
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2001-02-05
• Publisher: RoutledgeFalmer

Summary

Becoming a Successful Teacher of Maths is a practical guide for newly qualified teachers of secondary mathematics. It develops the essential core knowledge, skills and understanding demanded by the new DfEE requirements for courses of initial teacher training. It is based on research findings relating to the organisation and management of maths classrooms, teaching approaches, assessment and the common misconceptions which often hinder pupils' progress in key areas of the National Curriculum. Theoretical principles are exemplified through case-study material. Suggestions for school-based activities are made. While being a practical 'how to' guide for beginning teachers, it also offers critical insights for more experience teachers reflecting on their practice.

Table of Contents

Figures	viii
Tables	ix
Abbreviations	x
Preface	xi
The National Curriculum: a framework for teaching	1	(16)
What makes a good mathematics lesson?	17	(20)
Managing the mathematics classroom	37	(20)
Planning and evaluating a mathematics lesson	57	(13)
Effective teaching approaches	70	(16)
Misconceptions and planning how to deal with them	86	(18)
Learning to think mathematically: using and applying mathematics	104	(21)
Mathematics in the primary school	125	(18)
Numeracy in the secondary school	143	(21)
Role of the calculator in learning mathematics	164	(15)
Learning with and about ICT	179	(19)
Assessment and learning	198	(16)
Evaluating and developing your teaching	214	(10)
Bibliography	224	(11)
Index	235