2nd Edition
Transforming Primary Mathematics Understanding classroom tasks, tools and talk
PART 1 Thinking through mathematics 2. Thinking about learning 3. Thinking about curriculum 4. Thinking about teaching PART 2 Transforming primary mathematics 5. Mathematical activity: mindful or fluent? 6. Variation theory 7. Transforming the learner 8. Building mathematical community PART 3 Teaching tripod 9. Tasks 10. Tools 11. Talk Coda
Biography
Mike Askew is Professor of Mathematics Education at Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa, having also been a Professor at King’s College London University, UK, and Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
"Askew's book provides a fresh take on a difficult topic; namely, teaching elementary school mathematics. This well-researched book uses multiple theoretical lenses and copious references to relevant research to guide the reader to an approach that makes elementary school mathematics “something [children] want to pursue beyond what they are required to do ... Askew employs numerous examples from his own experience to elucidate the underpinnings of his arguments. Recommended for upper-division elementary education students, as well as any faculty member with an interest in mathematics education."
- R. M. Fischer, Montana State University
