Teaching Mathematics in Primary Schools: Principles for Effective Practice

ISBN-13: 9781760529734 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 432 str.

Robyn Jorgensen; Shelley Dole; Kevin Larkin

Opis

An accessible introduction to classroom mathematics teaching at primary and middle years levels, updated throughout to reflect recent research and best practice with ICT.

Spis treści

1. The changing face of school mathematics
2. Theories of learning mathematics
3. Language and mathematics
4. Diversity and equity
5. Planning for teaching
6: Assessment
7. Working mathematically
8. Numeracy
9. Early number
10. Basic facts, mental computation and algorithms
11. Rational number
12. Patterns and algebra
13. Measurement
14. Statistics and probability
15. Geometry
Index

O autorze

Robyn Jorgensen is an Emeritus Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Canberra. A highly regarded educational researcher, she has received thirteen Australian Research Council grants for work on equity and access, and on teaching practices in mathematics. Shelley Dole is Professor in the School of Education at the University of the Sunshine Coast. She has received awards for teaching excellence, and researches widely in mathematics education. Kevin Larkin is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education at Griffith University. He has received awards for teaching excellence, and his particular focus is the use of digital technologies in mathematics education.