Teaching for Mathematical Understanding

<p>Teaching for Mathematical Understanding develops the subject knowledge support and practical ideas from Tony Cotton’s <i>Understanding and Teaching Primary Mathematics</i> into resources for full lessons. With an emphasis on developing outstanding lessons using a problem-solving approach, this highly practical guide is packed with activities that all trainee and practising teachers can use in the primary classroom.</p><p>Covering each area of mathematics, every activity offers helpful step-by-step guidance, including teaching and learning objectives; resources; lesson outlines; ideas for differentiation; assessment for learning and key probing questions. Also featured in this text are call-outs to the information contained in the book’s companion website, a shared site with a range of relevant resources to support and consolidate your learning.</p><p>Teaching for Mathematical Understanding is an essential text for all trainee and practising teachers looking for inspiration and guidance towards outstanding mathematics teaching.</p><p>Companion website features include:</p><ul> <li>Video clips in which primary school teachers demonstrate concepts covered in the book through teaching to a real class</li> <li>PowerPoint presentations which provide support for those using the book as part of a teacher training course</li> <li>updated weblinks to external sites with useful teaching information and resources.</li> </ul> <p>1 How to use this book - teaching using a problem solving approach</p><p>2 Curriculum coverage</p><p>3 Problem Solving</p><p>4 Counting and Understanding Number</p><p>5 Knowing and Using Number Facts</p><p>6 Calculating</p><p>7 Algebra</p><p>8 Understanding Shape</p><p>9 Measuring</p><p>10 Handling Data</p><p>Glossary </p>