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This accessible and thought-provoking book considers what beginning teachers need to know about learning, teaching, assessment, curriculum and professional development, in the context of teaching mathematics to eleven to nineteen year olds. It is part of a new series of books that has as its starting point the fact that PGCE students are already subject specialists.The authors show how mathematics teachers can communicate their own enthusiasm for the subject and inspire their pupils to learn and enjoy learning. They provide practical advice which will help teachers and student teach

Title Mathematics / andia Morgan, Anne Watson and Clare Tikly.
Publisher London
New York : RoutledgeFalmer
Creation Date 2004
Notes Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
English
Content Front Cover
Teaching SchoolSubjects 11-19:Mathematics
Copyright Page
Contents
List of illustrations
Preface
List of abbreviations
1. Introduction
Part I: Framing the subject
2. Why teach mathematics? Why learn mathematics?
3. From university to school mathematics
4. Making sense of school mathematics
Part II: Learning and teaching mathematics
5. Understanding learning
6. Themes in mathematics lessons: emotion and power
7. More themes in mathematics lessons: usefulness, sense and learning
8. Why assess and what to assess
Part III: Professional values and practice
9. Mathematics for all10. Teachers and mathematics curriculum development
11. Looking forward: aspects of professional development for mathematics teachers
Notes
References
Index
Series Teaching school subjects 11-19 series
Extent 1 online resource (244 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010708267505171
MARC RECORDS
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