Primary Mathematics

This important book aims to support and develop teachers' understanding of the key primary mathematics topics. It takes an innovative approach by defining exactly what is meant by 'understanding' and uses this model to examine and explain various mathematical topics.

The authors emphasize the importance of the different representations that can be used for mathematical concepts and inform the reasoning process. By focusing on understanding, the book also draws attention to common misconceptions that teachers may encounter in the classroom.

Key features:

• Specific focus on 'understanding' to offer new insights in to how to teach the topics
• Case studies to demonstrate how to communicate mathematical topics in the classroom
• End of chapter questions to stimulate discussion

Lynn Bilsborough is one of the team delivering the mathematics for primary education courses at Durham University, UK.

Dr Tony Harries is Senior Lecturer in mathematics education, as well as director of Initial Teacher Training in the School of Education, Durham University, UK.

Professor Steven Higgins teaches on the mathematics for primary education courses at Durham University, UK, and has a particular interest in children’s thinking and the use of new technologies in schools.