1st Edition
Engaging in Mathematics in the Classroom Symbols and experiences
By Alf Coles
Copyright 2016
178 Pages
by
Routledge
178 Pages
by
Routledge
178 Pages
by
Routledge
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What comes first, class management or student engagement? How can the ‘real world’ be used to engage learners? What is the role of technology in engaging students? And is ‘understanding’ or ‘exam success’ more engaging?
In the modern world, success in school mathematics can determine life chances. It is therefore vital to engage children and young people in learning mathematics. Engaging in... Read more
PART ONE
Chapter 1 – Engaging in mathematics
Chapter 2 – Planning for engagement in learning
Chapter 3 – Mathematical understandings and meanings
Chapter 4 – Symbolic fluency
Chapter 5 – Managing engagement
PART TWO
Chapter 6 – Early Primary and the number system
Chapter 7 – Primary/Secondary Transition and geometrical thinking
Chapter 8 – Secondary school: Adolescence and algebraic activity
Chapter 9 – Post-16 and infinity
PART THREE
Chapter 10 – Engaging in engaging learners
Chapter 11 – Learning across the lifespan
Conclusion
Biography
Alf Coles is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Bristol, UK.
