Primary Mathematics: Knowledge and Understanding

The essential subject knowledge text for primary mathematics. Secure subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative and effective teaching. The 5th edition of this popular text has a number of new features including a new self assessment section and M level extension boxes to provide further challenge in all chapters. References to the 2007 QTS Standards and the Early Years Foundation Stage are also included. With full coverage of the mathematics curriculum, and updated research summaries reflecting the latest thinking, this text is written to help trainee primary teachers develop and consolidate their knowledge of mathematics.

Claire Mooney is an Instructor at the School of Education and Professional Learning, Trent University, Canada.

Alice Hansen is the Director of Children Count Ltd where she is educational consultant. Her work includes running professional development courses and events for teachers and teacher trainers, research and publishing. Alice has worked in education in England and abroad. Prior to her current work she was a primary mathematics tutor and the programme leader for a full-time primary PGCE programme at a large university in England.

Reg Wrathmell is Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education at King Alfred′s College, Winchester. He has extensive experience as a mathematics consultant and as a provider of in-service courses.

Sue Fox has had extensive experience of teaching all ages from Reception to Year 6. She was Senior Mathematics Lecturer at St Martin′s College, Carlisle.

Lindsey Ferrie is a primary school teacher in Carlisle.