Mathematics Explained For Primary Teachers

`I certainly recommend the book to teachers and student-teachers looking for support with their planning, particularly in Key Stage 2, and to mathematics co-ordinators planning staff-development or looking for a basis for discussion in reviewing a scheme work′ - Mathematics Education Review

`Its references to The National Curriculum make the book an essential support for teachers in the United Kingdom′ - Teaching Children Mathematics

`Well worth students buying for all its coverage of all aspects of The National Curriculum, and the simplicity and comprehensiveness of its explanations′ - Mathematics Teaching

In a straightforward, practical and comprehensive way this book explains the concepts and processes of the mathematics taught in primary schools. Each chapter includes an explanation of some mathematical ideas, exercises for the reader to test their own understanding, and a summary of key points for teaching the material to children.

Derek Haylock is an education writer, with an extensive list of publications in the field of mathematics education. He worked for over 30 years in teacher education, both initial and in-service, and was Co-Director of Primary Initial Teacher Training and responsible for the mathematics components of the primary programmes at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich. He has considerable practical experience of teaching and researching in primary classrooms. His work in mathematics education has taken him to Germany, Belgium, Lesotho, Kenya, Brunei, India and Sweden. As well as his publications in the field of education, he has written seven books of Christian drama for young people and a Christmas musical (published by Church House/National Society). For 15 years after his time at UEA, he was in great demand as a consultant and professional speaker. His work as a writer continues.