Meeting the Needs of Your Most Able Pupils: Mathematics

by McClure; Lynne

• ISBN13: 9781843123286
• ISBN10: 1843123282
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 12/12/2007
• Publisher: David Fulton Pu

Summary

Meeting the Needs of Your Most Able Pupils in Maths provides specific guidance on: recognising high ability and multiple intelligences planning, differentiation and extension/enrichment in maths teacher questioning skills support for more able pupils with learning difficulties (dyslexics, ADHD, sensory impairment) homework recording and assessment beyond the classroom: visits, residentials, competitions, summer schools, masterclasses, links with universities, businesses and other organizations. The book features comprehensive appendices and an accompanying CD with: useful contacts and resources, lesson plans, liaison sheets for teaching assistants, homework activities and monitoring sheets. This book is highlt recommended for secondary teachers, subject heads of departments, Gifted and Talented co-ordinators, SENCos and LEA advisers.

Author Biography

Jennifer Piggott is a lecturer in mathematics enrichment and communication technology at Cambridge University.

Table of Contents

Our more able pupils - the national scene	p. 3
Policy in action	p. 17
Identifying able mathematicians	p. 38
Classroom provision	p. 53
Beyond the classroom	p. 87
Case studies	p. 96
Institutional quality standards in gifted and talented education	p. 128
Basic audit form	p. 134
Detailed audit form	p. 135
Departmental monitoring and evaluation guidelines	p. 136
Outline form to support action planning	p. 141
Mathematical ability	p. 142
Key review questions	p. 143
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