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How to Teach Maths challenges everything you thought you knew about
how maths is taught in classrooms. Award-winning author Steve Chinn
casts a critical eye over many of the long-established methods and
beliefs of maths teaching. Drawing from decades of classroom
experience and research, he shows how mathematics teaching across
the whole ability range can be radically improved by learning from
the successful methods and principles used for the bottom quartile
of achievers: the outliers. Chinn guides readers through
re-adjusting the presentation of maths to learners, considering
learners' needs first, and explains the importance of securing
early learning to create a conceptual foundation for later success.
This highly accessible book uses clear diagrams and examples to
support maths teachers through many critical issues, including the
following: The context of maths education today Topics that cause
students the most difficulty Effective communication in the
mathematics classroom Addressing maths anxiety The perfect resource
for maths teachers at all levels, this book is especially useful
for those wanting to teach the foundations of mathematics in a
developmental way to learners of all ages and abilities. It has the
potential to change the way maths is taught forever.
Now in an updated third edition, this invaluable resource takes a
practical and accessible approach to identifying and diagnosing
many of the factors that contribute to mathematical learning
difficulties and dyscalculia. Using a combination of formative and
summative approaches, it provides a range of norm-referenced,
standardised tests and diagnostic activities, each designed to
reveal common error patterns and misconceptions in order to form a
basis for intervention. Revised to reflect developments in the
understanding of learning difficulties in mathematics, the book
gives a diagnostic overview of a range of challenges to
mathematical learning, including difficulties in grasping and
retaining facts, problems with mathematics vocabulary and maths
anxiety. Key features of this book include: Photocopiable tests and
activities designed to be presented in a low-stress way Guidance on
the interpretation of data, allowing diagnosis and assessment to
become integrated into everyday teaching Sample reports, showing
the diagnostic tests in practice Drawing on tried and tested
methods, as well as the author's extensive experience and
expertise, this book is written in an engaging and user-friendly
style. It is a vital resource for anyone who wants to accurately
identify the depth and nature of mathematical learning difficulties
and dyscalculia.
Now in its fourth edition, with updates to reflect developments in
our understanding of learning difficulties in maths, this
award-winning text provides vital, pragmatic insights into the
often-confusing world of numeracy. By looking at learning
difficulties in maths and dyscalculia from several perspectives,
for example, the vocabulary and language of maths, cognitive style
and the demands of individual procedures, this book provides a
complete overview of the most frequently occurring problems
associated with maths teaching and learning. Drawing on
tried-and-tested methods based on research and Steve Chinn's
decades of classroom experience, it provides an authoritative yet
accessible one-stop classroom resource. Combining advice, guidance
and practical activities, this user-friendly guide will help you
to: develop flexible cognitive styles use alternative strategies to
replace an over-reliance on rote-learning for pupils trying to
access basic facts understand the implications of underlying
skills, such as working memory, on learning implement effective
pre-emptive measures before demotivation sets in recognise the
manifestations of maths anxiety and tackle affective domain
problems find approaches to solve word problems select appropriate
materials and visual images to enhance understanding. With useful
features such as checklists for the evaluation of books and an
overview of resources, this book will equip you with essential
skills to help you tackle your pupils' maths difficulties and
improve standards for all learners. This book will be useful for
all teachers, classroom assistants, learning support assistants and
parents.
Now in an updated third edition, this invaluable resource takes a
practical and accessible approach to identifying and diagnosing
many of the factors that contribute to mathematical learning
difficulties and dyscalculia. Using a combination of formative and
summative approaches, it provides a range of norm-referenced,
standardised tests and diagnostic activities, each designed to
reveal common error patterns and misconceptions in order to form a
basis for intervention. Revised to reflect developments in the
understanding of learning difficulties in mathematics, the book
gives a diagnostic overview of a range of challenges to
mathematical learning, including difficulties in grasping and
retaining facts, problems with mathematics vocabulary and maths
anxiety. Key features of this book include: Photocopiable tests and
activities designed to be presented in a low-stress way Guidance on
the interpretation of data, allowing diagnosis and assessment to
become integrated into everyday teaching Sample reports, showing
the diagnostic tests in practice Drawing on tried and tested
methods, as well as the author's extensive experience and
expertise, this book is written in an engaging and user-friendly
style. It is a vital resource for anyone who wants to accurately
identify the depth and nature of mathematical learning difficulties
and dyscalculia.
Mathematics plays an important part in every person's life, so why
isn't everyone good at it? The Routledge International Handbook of
Dyscalculia and Mathematical Learning Difficulties brings together
commissioned pieces by a range of hand-picked influential,
international authors from a variety of disciplines, all of whom
share a high public profile. More than fifty experts write about
mathematics learning difficulties and disabilities from a range of
perspectives and answer questions such as: What are mathematics
learning difficulties and disabilities? What are the key skills and
concepts for learning mathematics? How will IT help, now and in the
future? What is the role of language and vocabulary? How should we
teach mathematics? By posing notoriously difficult questions such
as these and studying the answers The Routledge International
Handbook of Dyscalculia and Mathematical Learning Difficulties is
the authoritative volume and is essential reading for academics in
the field of mathematics. It is an incredibly important
contribution to the study of dyscalculia and mathematical
difficulties in children and young adults.
Now in its fourth edition, with updates to reflect developments in
our understanding of learning difficulties in maths, this
award-winning text provides vital, pragmatic insights into the
often-confusing world of numeracy. By looking at learning
difficulties in maths and dyscalculia from several perspectives,
for example, the vocabulary and language of maths, cognitive style
and the demands of individual procedures, this book provides a
complete overview of the most frequently occurring problems
associated with maths teaching and learning. Drawing on
tried-and-tested methods based on research and Steve Chinn's
decades of classroom experience, it provides an authoritative yet
accessible one-stop classroom resource. Combining advice, guidance
and practical activities, this user-friendly guide will help you
to: develop flexible cognitive styles use alternative strategies to
replace an over-reliance on rote-learning for pupils trying to
access basic facts understand the implications of underlying
skills, such as working memory, on learning implement effective
pre-emptive measures before demotivation sets in recognise the
manifestations of maths anxiety and tackle affective domain
problems find approaches to solve word problems select appropriate
materials and visual images to enhance understanding. With useful
features such as checklists for the evaluation of books and an
overview of resources, this book will equip you with essential
skills to help you tackle your pupils' maths difficulties and
improve standards for all learners. This book will be useful for
all teachers, classroom assistants, learning support assistants and
parents.
How to Teach Maths challenges everything you thought you knew about
how maths is taught in classrooms. Award-winning author Steve Chinn
casts a critical eye over many of the long-established methods and
beliefs of maths teaching. Drawing from decades of classroom
experience and research, he shows how mathematics teaching across
the whole ability range can be radically improved by learning from
the successful methods and principles used for the bottom quartile
of achievers: the outliers. Chinn guides readers through
re-adjusting the presentation of maths to learners, considering
learners' needs first, and explains the importance of securing
early learning to create a conceptual foundation for later success.
This highly accessible book uses clear diagrams and examples to
support maths teachers through many critical issues, including the
following: The context of maths education today Topics that cause
students the most difficulty Effective communication in the
mathematics classroom Addressing maths anxiety The perfect resource
for maths teachers at all levels, this book is especially useful
for those wanting to teach the foundations of mathematics in a
developmental way to learners of all ages and abilities. It has the
potential to change the way maths is taught forever.
Mathematics plays an important part in every person's life, so why
isn't everyone good at it? The Routledge International Handbook of
Dyscalculia and Mathematical Learning Difficulties brings together
commissioned pieces by a range of hand-picked influential,
international authors from a variety of disciplines, all of whom
share a high public profile. More than fifty experts write about
mathematics learning difficulties and disabilities from a range of
perspectives and answer questions such as: What are mathematics
learning difficulties and disabilities? What are the key skills and
concepts for learning mathematics? How will IT help, now and in the
future? What is the role of language and vocabulary? How should we
teach mathematics? By posing notoriously difficult questions such
as these and studying the answers The Routledge International
Handbook of Dyscalculia and Mathematical Learning Difficulties is
the authoritative volume and is essential reading for academics in
the field of mathematics. It is an incredibly important
contribution to the study of dyscalculia and mathematical
difficulties in children and young adults.
Written by a world authority on maths difficulties in children,
this accessible guide provides tried and tested visual strategies
and tailored techniques to help teachers and parents support
children with SpLDs who need help with maths. Drawing on the latest
research, into areas such as cognition and meta-cognition, along
with the authors' decades of teaching experience, the book offers
insight into how maths learning difficulties, including dyslexia,
dyscalculia and maths anxiety, make maths difficult. Each chapter
looks at foundational areas of maths learning that children may
struggle with, from early number experiences to basic addition and
subtraction, times tables, measurement and more. Essential reading
for any teacher, learning assistant or parent supporting children
with maths.
Numicon builds a deep understanding of maths through a
multi-sensory approach, developing children's fluency, reasoning
and problem-solving. Numicon Big Ideas is a programme of additional
sessions for small groups, focusing on key elements of the Primary
maths curriculum for pupils not meeting age-related expectations in
Upper Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3 (aged 10 upwards). The Numicon Big
Ideas programme can be run in 12 weeks and lays the foundation for
success at Secondary level as well as in end-of-Primary
assessments. The Numicon Big Ideas teaching manual includes a
teaching guide explaining how to run the programme most
successfully, initial assessment, 48 step-by-step teaching
sessions, and photocopy masters to support delivery. Supporting
apparatus for a small group is available in the Numicon Big Ideas
Apparatus Pack, ISBN 9780198421399.
*Shortlisted for the 2011 NASEN Award 'Book to Promote Professional
Development'* Certain classroom behaviours can signify an
underlying learning disability. This book will help you recognise
potential indicators of Asperger Syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia,
AD/HD, physical disabilities and speech and language disorders;
explores the benefits of different interventions; and offers
practical strategies for improving pupils' behaviours, social
skills and self-esteem. This book contains: - A simple-to-use
screener for initial identification of a pupil's specific learning
disability - A practical and simple structure for monitoring
classroom behaviours and creating an Individual Behaviour Plan -
Tried-and-tested teacher strategies for common areas of concern,
such as problems staying on task, inability to work on group tasks
and failure to seek help when needed - Key educational theories to
help teachers understand and influence classroom behaviours, and
further develop classroom management skills for addressing the
behaviours of special needs pupils. This practical, accessible book
is an essential tool kit for special educational needs
coordinators, learning support staff and teachers in both primary
and secondary schools.
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