Derek Haylock 
Key Concepts in Teaching Primary Mathematics [EPUB ebook] 

Covering the key principles and concepts in the teaching and learning of mathematics in primary schools, this text provides trainee and practising teachers with a quick and easy reference to what they need to know for their course, and in the classroom. The entries are arranged alphabetically, and each contains a brief definition, followed by an explanation and discussion, practical examples and annotated suggestions for further reading.

Examples of the wide-ranging material include: Anxiety about mathematics; Assessment for Learning; Cognitive conflict; Concept learning; Creativity in mathematics; Differentiation; Equivalence; Explanation; Investigation; Low attainment; Making connections; Meaningful context; Mental calculation; Numeracy; Play as a context for learning mathematics; Problem-solving; Questioning; Talk.

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Introduction

Aims of mathematics teaching

Algorithm

Anxiety about mathematics

Assessment for learning

Assessment for teaching

Cognitive conflict

Concept learning

Conservation of quantity

Constructivism

Creativity in mathematics

Cross-cultural mathematics

Cross-curricular mathematics

Deductive and inductive reasoning

Differentiation

Equivalence

Errors

Explanation

Gender and mathematics

Generalization

Giftedness in mathematics

Home as a context for numeracy

Informal calculation method

Investigation (enquiry)

Language difficulties in mathematics

Low attainment

Making connections

Match and mismatch

Meaningful context

Meaningful learning

Mental calculation

Modelling process (representing)

Numeracy

Play as a context for learning mathematics

Principle learning

Problem solving

Purposeful activity

Questioning

Rote learning

Skill learning

Talk

Transformation

Transitivity

Using and applying mathematics

References

Giới thiệu về tác giả

Derek Haylock is an education writer, with an extensive list of publications in the field of mathematics education. He worked for over 30 years in teacher education, both initial and in-service, and was Co-Director of Primary Initial Teacher Training and responsible for the mathematics components of the primary programmes at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich. He has considerable practical experience of teaching and researching in primary classrooms. His work in mathematics education has taken him to Germany, Belgium, Lesotho, Kenya, Brunei, India and Sweden. As well as his publications in the field of education, he has written seven books of Christian drama for young people and a Christmas musical (published by Church House/National Society). For 15 years after his time at UEA, he was in great demand as a consultant and professional speaker. His work as a writer continues.