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Key Concepts in Teaching Primary Mathematics.
Title:
Key Concepts in Teaching Primary Mathematics.
Author:
Haylock, Derek.
ISBN:
9781849202459
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (170 pages)
Series:
SAGE Key Concepts series
Contents:
Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- contents -- The authors -- 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.
Abstract:
Covering the key principles and concepts in the teaching and learning of mathematics in elementary schools, this text provides trainee and practicing 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.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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