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. This comprehensive text includes interactive tasks, a self assessment section to allow trainees to better understand their level of knowledge and M level extension boxes to provide further challenge in all chapters. 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. The Sixth Edition of this popular book features detailed links to the 2012 Teachers′ Standards.

Key Features

• All chapters and content are clearly linked to the 2012 Teachers′ Standards
• Includes essential links to the new Early Years Foundation Stage
• Comprehensive and accessible guide to primary mathematics
• Encourages the reader to reflect on and consolidate their learning in the context of the curriculum

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.

Lindsey Ferrie is a primary school teacher in Carlisle.

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.

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.