Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers - Softcover

Haylock, Derek

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0857027883 ISBN 13: 9780857027887

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

"This book explains the concepts and processes of the mathematics taught in primary schools. It aims to equip primary school teachers with the confidence to provide appropriate and careful explanation of mathematical ideas and procedures to their pupils, with an emphasis on the development of understanding, rather than mere learning by rote." This book provides a comprehensive, student-tested guide to the mathematics to be taught to children aged 5-11.

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About the Author

Derek Haylock is an education consultant and writer in the field of mathematics education. He is a Senior Fellow in Education at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, where he worked for over 30 years in primary teacher training and in education research. He is a major author in education, with a large number of published books and chapters in books. His best-selling Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers (Sage) has been the leader in the field for many years, with a fourth edition published in 2010. Derek's work is characterized by a commitment to explain mathematics in simple and accessible ways and to enable the subject to be taught and learnt with understanding and confidence. He is married, with two grown-up daughters and three grandsons. Outside of mathematics, he is a Free Church elder, plays the trumpet, and is passionate about classical music, cricket, walking (quickly) and cycling (slowly). Derek Haylock has a website at: http://derek-haylock.blogspot.com/

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857027883
• ISBN 13: 9780857027887
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 432