2nd Edition
Foundations of Primary Mathematics Education An introduction to curriculum, pedagogy and content
264 Pages
by
Routledge
264 Pages
by
Routledge
264 Pages
by
Routledge
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Many pre-service teachers admit to feeling unsure about the mathematics they will have to teach in primary school. Others find it difficult to know how to apply the theories of teaching and learning they study in other courses to the teaching of mathematics. This book begins by outlining some of the key considerations of effective mathematics teaching and learning. These include understanding... Read more
1 Introduction
Part A: Mathematics Teaching
2 Understanding the Profession
3 Motivation
4 Planning
5 The Learning Environment and Building Relationships
6 The Learning Process
7 Unpacking the Curriculum
8 Assessment and Reporting
9 Using Technology
Part B: Mathematical Knowledge
10 Whole Numbers
11 Fractions
12 Decimals and Percentages
13 Measurement
14 Geometry
15 Patterns and Algebra
16 Statistics
17 Probability
Glossary
Answers to Exercises
References
Part A: Mathematics Teaching
2 Understanding the Profession
3 Motivation
4 Planning
5 The Learning Environment and Building Relationships
6 The Learning Process
7 Unpacking the Curriculum
8 Assessment and Reporting
9 Using Technology
Part B: Mathematical Knowledge
10 Whole Numbers
11 Fractions
12 Decimals and Percentages
13 Measurement
14 Geometry
15 Patterns and Algebra
16 Statistics
17 Probability
Glossary
Answers to Exercises
References
Biography
Dr John West is a Lecturer in Mathematics Education at Edith Cowan University. He has taught mathematics at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Dr Fiona Budgen is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University. She and John have a strong research interest in primary mathematics education and identifying and supporting numeracy needs of first year students.
