Primary Mathematics: Teaching Theory and Practice

The essential teaching theory and practice text for primary mathematics. Covering the skills of planning, monitoring and assessment and class management, it relates these specifically to primary mathematics. With full coverage of the theory and practice required for effective and creative mathematics teaching, this text is an essential guide for all trainees working towards QTS. Throughout, practical guidance and features support trainees to translate this learning to the classroom, embed ICT in their lessons and to understand the wider context of their teaching. This Sixth Edition includes links to the 2012 Teachers′ Standards and notes on the new National Curriculum.

Key Features

• All chapters and content are clearly linked to the 2012 Teachers′ Standards
• Promotes effective teaching through secure pedagogical knowledge
• Practical and accessible guide to mathematics teaching
• Key features encourage the reader to reflect on their learning and make links between theory and practice

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

Mary Briggs is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Education, University of Warwick where she teaches across a range of the Institute′s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Mary was an Early Years, primary and SEN teacher for many years, including deputy and headship before working as an academic in the University sector.

Mike Fletcher is a Lecturer in Mathematics Education at the Research and Graduate School of Education, University of Southampton.

Judith McCullouch is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Mathematics Education and PGCE Programme Director at the University of Winchester.

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.