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Teaching Mathematics to Deaf Children
Terezinha Nunes
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Description for Teaching Mathematics to Deaf Children
Paperback. From an early age, deaf children excel in thinking about and remembering what they learn through visual spatial instruction. This strength in information processing can be used in the mathematics classroom to achieve better learning outcomes. Num Pages: 190 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNSC1; JNU; YQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 292.
From an early age, deaf children excel in thinking about and remembering what they learn through visual spatial instruction. This strength in information processing can be used in the mathematics classroom to achieve better learning outcomes.
From an early age, deaf children excel in thinking about and remembering what they learn through visual spatial instruction. This strength in information processing can be used in the mathematics classroom to achieve better learning outcomes.
This book discusses ways to teach deaf children about the four arithmetic operations through spatial representation in problem solving. Examples for the teaching of fractions and graphs are also included. These visual representations are useful to support the children's understanding of mathematical concepts and to promote peer collaboration.
The teaching programme was tested with deaf children in six schools with excellent results: the ... Read more
This work was made possible through the generous support of The Nuffield Foundation.
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Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
190
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781861563408
SKU
V9781861563408
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Terezinha Nunes
Terezinha Nunes is a British-Brazilian clinical psychologist and academic, specialising in children's literacy and numeracy, and deaf children's learning. Since 2005, she has been Professor of Educational Studies at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Harris Manchester College, Oxford.
Reviews for Teaching Mathematics to Deaf Children
"...this book gives a comprehensive account of the mathematical tests and assessments used with both deaf and hearing children..." (British Association of Community Doctors in Audiology Newsletter, April 2005)