Learning to Teach Mathematics in the Secondary School: A Companion to School Experience

by Johnston-Wilder; Sue

• ISBN13: 9780415162807
• ISBN10: 0415162807
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2000-03-15
• Publisher: RoutledgeFalmer

Summary

Learning to Teach Mathematicscovers a wide range of issues in the teaching of mathematics. It gives supporting activities to the student to enable them to translate the threory presented into practice.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the series	ix
Illustrations	xi
Notes on contributors	xv
Foreword	xviii
Acknowledgements	xx
Introduction	1	(4)
Mathematics Education - Who Decides?	5	(15)
John Westwell
Mathematics in the National Curriculum	20	(19)
John Westwell
Pupils Learning Mathematics	39	(17)
Maria Goulding
Different Teaching Approaches	56	(28)
David Pimm
Sue Johnston-Wilder
Planning for Mathematics Learning	84	(19)
Keith Jones
Assessment and Public Examinations	103	(26)
Peter Johnston-Wilder
Communicating Mathematically	129	(15)
Candia Morgan
Using Information and Communications Technology (ICT)	144	(25)
Sue Johnston-Wilder
David Pimm
Mainstream Mathematics Teaching and Special Educational Needs	169	(18)
M. M. Rodd
Getting the Whole Picture	187	(14)
John Westwell
Teaching Mathematics Post-16	201	(16)
Ann Kitchen
Professional Development	217	(11)
Christine Shiu
Appendix 1: Glossary of terms	228	(2)
Appendix 2: Sources and resources	230	(6)
Appendix 3: Making closed tasks open	236	(2)
Appendix 4: Starting with ICT - practicalities for beginners	238	(6)
Appendix 5: Practical task - rolling balls	244	(5)
References	249	(10)
Name and author index	259	(2)
Subject index	261