About the book
Teaching for Mathematical Understanding develops the subject knowledge support and practical ideas from Tony Cotton’s Understanding and Teaching Primary Mathematics 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.
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.
Teaching for Mathematical Understanding is an essential text for all trainee and practising teachers looking for inspiration and guidance towards outstanding mathematics teaching.
Companion website features include:
- Video clips in which primary school teachers demonstrate concepts covered in the book through teaching to a real class
- PowerPoint presentations which provide support for those using the book as part of a teacher training course
- updated weblinks to external sites with useful teaching information and resources.
Editions of Teaching for Mathematical Understanding
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317443292
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317443308
Read an Excerpt
Teaching for Mathematical Understanding develops the subject knowledge support and practical ideas from Tony Cotton’s Understanding and Teaching Primary Mathematics 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.
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.
Teaching for Mathematical Understanding is an essential text for all trainee and practising teachers looking for inspiration and guidance towards outstanding mathematics teaching.
Companion website features include:
- Video clips in which primary school teachers demonstrate concepts covered in the book through teaching to a real class
- PowerPoint presentations which provide support for those using the book as part of a teacher training course
- updated weblinks to external sites with useful teaching information and resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teaching for Mathematical Understanding about?
Teaching for Mathematical Understanding develops the subject knowledge support and practical ideas from Tony Cotton’s Understanding and Teaching Primary Mathematics 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.
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.
Teaching for Mathematical Understanding is an essential text for all trainee and practising teachers looking for inspiration and guidance towards outstanding mathematics teaching.
Companion website features include:
- Video clips in which primary school teachers demonstrate concepts covered in the book through teaching to a real class
- PowerPoint presentations which provide support for those using the book as part of a teacher training course
- updated weblinks to external sites with useful teaching information and resources.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Teaching for Mathematical Understanding?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Schools and pre-schools > Primary and middle schools
Where can I read a sample of Teaching for Mathematical Understanding?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317443292
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Teaching for Mathematical Understanding?
Tony Cotton
Who is the Publisher of the book Teaching for Mathematical Understanding?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Teaching for Mathematical Understanding is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317443292) and pdf(ISBN 9781317443308)