Teaching Secondary School Mathematics - Research and practice for the 21st century (Paperback, 2nd edition)

Since its first publication, Teaching Secondary School Mathematics has established itself as one of the most respected and popular texts for both pre-service and in-service teachers. This new edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the major changes brought about by the introduction of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics, as well as discussing significant research findings, the evolution of digital teaching and learning technologies, and the implications of changes in education policies and practices.The mathematical proficiencies that now underpin the Australian curriculum -- understanding, fluency, problem solving and reasoning -- are covered in depth in Part 1, and a new section is devoted to the concept of numeracy. The chapter on digital tools and resources has been significantly expanded to reflect the growing use of these technologies in the classroom, while the importance of assessment is recognised with new material on assessment for learning and as learning, along with a consideration of policy development in this area. Important research findings on common student misconceptions and new and effective approaches for teaching key mathematical skills are covered in detail.As per the first edition readers will find a practical guide to pedagogical approaches and the planning and enactment of lessons together with enhanced chapters on teaching effectively for diversity, managing issues of inequality and developing effective relationships with parents and the community.This book is the essential pedagogical tool for every emerging teacher of secondary school mathematics.'The text offers an excellent resource for all of those involved in the preparation of secondary mathematics teachers, with links to research literature, exemplars of classroom practices, and instructional activities that encourage readers to actively examine and critique practices within their own educational settings.' Professor Glenda Anthony, Institute of Education, Massey University'A rich and engaging textbook that covers all of the important aspects of learning to become an effective secondary mathematics teacher. The second edition of this text ...is further enhanced with updated references to the Australian Curriculum, NAPLAN, STEM, current Indigenous, social justice and gender inequity issues, and the place of Australian mathematics curricula on the world stage. ' Dr Christine Ormond, Senior Lecturer, Edith Cowan University

General

Imprint:	Allen & Unwin
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	November 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Merrilyn Goos • Gloria Stillman • Sandra Herbert • Vince Geiger
Dimensions:	230 x 171 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	532
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-74331-593-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Children's & Educational > Mathematics > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Secondary schools > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Books > Academic & Education > Primary & Secondary Education
LSN:	1-74331-593-7
Barcode:	9781743315934

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