Key Ideas in Teaching Mathematics: Research-based guidance for ages 9-19
Anne Watson
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Description for Key Ideas in Teaching Mathematics: Research-based guidance for ages 9-19
Paperback. International research is used to inform teachers and others about how students learn key ideas in higher school mathematics, what the common problems are, and the strengths and pitfalls of different teaching approaches. An associated website, hosted by the Nuffield Foundation, gives summaries of main ideas and access to sample classroom tasks. Num Pages: 272 pages, 26 b/w line drawings 13 b/w halftones. BIC Classification: JNU; PB; YQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 398.
Big ideas in the mathematics curriculum for older school students, especially those that are hard to learn and hard to teach, are covered in this book. It will be a first port of call for research about teaching big ideas for students from 9-19 and also has implications for a wider range of students. These are the ideas that really matter, that students get stuck on, and that can be obstacles to future learning. It shows how students learn, why they sometimes get things wrong, and the strengths and pitfalls of various teaching approaches. Contemporary high-profile topics like modelling are ... Read more
Big ideas in the mathematics curriculum for older school students, especially those that are hard to learn and hard to teach, are covered in this book. It will be a first port of call for research about teaching big ideas for students from 9-19 and also has implications for a wider range of students. These are the ideas that really matter, that students get stuck on, and that can be obstacles to future learning. It shows how students learn, why they sometimes get things wrong, and the strengths and pitfalls of various teaching approaches. Contemporary high-profile topics like modelling are ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199665518
SKU
V9780199665518
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99-5
About Anne Watson
Professor Anne Watson taught mathematics in secondary schools for 13 years and since then has been a mathematics educator at the University of Oxford. She has always worked closely with teachers as well as researching mathematical learning, and has run numerous seminars and workshops throughout UK and abroad. Associate Professor Keith Jones taught mathematics in secondary schools ... Read more
Reviews for Key Ideas in Teaching Mathematics: Research-based guidance for ages 9-19
I cannot commend this book highly enough. It is an essential addition to any mathematics educator's library. As a teacher educator I know I will refer to it frequently with both beginning teachers and experienced teachers.
Sue Pope, Mathematics Today
This is likely to be a source of inspiration for teachers and researchers for many years to come. ... Read more
Sue Pope, Mathematics Today
This is likely to be a source of inspiration for teachers and researchers for many years to come. ... Read more