Foundations of Primary Mathematics Education: An Introduction to Curriculum, Pedagogy and Content

ISBN-13: 9781760529697 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 264 str.

John West; Fiona Budgen

Opis

An introductory guide for pre-service primary teachers covering the principles of effective pedagogy and explaining the core content of the primary mathematics curriculum.

Spis treści

1 Introduction
Part A: Mathematics Teaching
2 Understanding the Profession
3 Motivation
4 Planning
5 The Learning Environment and Building Relationships
6 The Learning Process
7 Unpacking the Curriculum
8 Assessment and Reporting
9 Using Technology
Part B: Mathematical Knowledge
10 Whole Numbers
11 Fractions
12 Decimals and Percentages
13 Measurement
14 Geometry
15 Patterns and Algebra
16 Statistics
17 Probability
Glossary
Answers to Exercises
References

O autorze

Dr John West is a Lecturer in Mathematics Education at Edith Cowan University. He has taught mathematics at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Dr Fiona Budgen is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University. She and John have a strong research interest in primary mathematics education and identifying and supporting numeracy needs of first year students.