Creative Mathematics

<p>This book shows how creative maths can <em>really</em> work. Exploring the ways in which maths skills can be learned through cross-curricular activities based on visual arts and music the book presents maths as a meaningful and exciting subject which holds no fears for children.<br> The authors recognise that while maths-phobia prevails in our increasingly mathematicised world attitudes and approaches to teaching the subject need to be reviewed and issues such as gender stereotyping which encourage maths-apathy need to be tackled at an early stage.<br> Within this collection of classroom-based stories are detailed examples of integrative mathematic projects; these will give teachers the confidence to try out cross-curricular activities in their classes. The book also provides support with difficult areas such as assessment planning and development.<br> Fascinating to read in its own right this book will appeal to the specialist and non-specialist alike.</p>