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In this fascinating book, Jenny Houssart draws on close observations with children in lower mathematics sets in primary schools to investigate why some children opt out of mathematics at an early age. After introducing us to the children, she addresses a particular type of mathematical task in each chapter, including:

• mental work
• practical work
• written work
• calculators and computers
• assessment tasks.

Through the use of stories and quotes, the author shows how the children respond to specific tasks and presents evidence of a...

Drawing on close observation with children in lower mathematics sets in primary schools, this text investigates why some children opt out of mathematics at an early age. Through stories and quotes we are shown how the children respond to specific tasks and see evidence of a range of difficulties that emerge as the children are working.

To what extent do curriculum subjects, particularly highly abstract ones such as Mathematics, have their own unique special needs?

This book celebrates the work done by subject specialists in mainstream classrooms to promote inclusive practice. It describes new and creative ways of developing mathematical thinking among pupils. Each chapter demonstrates reflective minds at work, close observation of learners, willingness to understand the students thinking process and patient commitment to students over long periods of time.

Features of the book include:

• how...

To what extent do curriculum subjects, particularly highly abstract ones such as Mathematics, have their own unique special needs?

This book celebrates the work done by subject specialists in mainstream classrooms to promote inclusive practice. It describes new and creative ways of developing mathematical thinking among pupils. Each chapter demonstrates reflective minds at work, close observation of learners, willingness to understand the students thinking process and patient commitment to students over long periods of time.

Features of the book include:

• how...