An extensive knowledge of the primary Mathematics curriculum is not enough for you as a trainee teacher, you need to know how to teach Mathematics in the primary classroom. This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary Mathematics that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching. It covers the important skills of classroom management, planning, monitoring and assessment and relates these specifically to primary Maths. Practical guidance, features and resources help you translate your learning to the classroom and understand the wider context of teaching: - Online practical lesson ideas for the classroom - The Primary National Curriculum for Mathematics in Key Stages one and two - Tips for planning primary Maths - Useful weblinks for primary Mathematics teaching The ninth edition of this popular book includes a new chapter on 'Mathematics in the primary classroom' exploring primary mathematics teaching today. It is also updated to include the new 'Ready to progress' criteria.

There are many connecting ideas in primary mathematics. The main aim of this book is to identify these connections in order to help teachers develop children's understanding of mathematics the book:
� Emphasizes the relationship between language, notation and representation
� Identifies misconceptions that can develop from false connections
� Gives activities for students to clarify their understanding
This book can be used by both students training to be teachers and by teachers re-considering their approach to mathematics as part of professional development.

An extensive knowledge of the primary Mathematics curriculum is not enough for you as a trainee teacher, you need to know how to teach Mathematics in the primary classroom. This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary Mathematics that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching. It covers the important skills of classroom management, planning, monitoring and assessment and relates these specifically to primary Maths. Practical guidance, features and resources help you translate your learning to the classroom and understand the wider context of teaching: - Online practical lesson ideas for the classroom - The Primary National Curriculum for Mathematics in Key Stages one and two - Tips for planning primary Maths - Useful weblinks for primary Mathematics teaching The ninth edition of this popular book includes a new chapter on 'Mathematics in the primary classroom' exploring primary mathematics teaching today. It is also updated to include the new 'Ready to progress' criteria.