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Creating the Coding Generation in Primary Schools sets out the
what, why and how of coding. Written by industry innovators and
experts, it shows how you can bring the world of coding to your
primary school practice. It is packed with a range of inspirational
ideas for the cross-curricular teaching of coding, from
demystifying algebra in maths, to teaching music, to designing
digital storytelling, as well as an insight into the global
movement of free coding clubs for young people such as CoderDojo
and Girls Learning Code. Key topics explored include: what we mean
by 'coding' understanding and teaching computational thinking
building pupils' passion for and confidence with technologies
artificial intelligence systems how gender impacts on coding STEM
learning and Computer Science using Minecraft to improve pupil
engagement fun projects using a Raspberry Pi. Designed to be read
from cover to cover or dipped into for ideas and advice, Creating
the Coding Generation in Primary Schools offers all teachers a
deeper knowledge and understanding of coding that will help them
support and inspire the coding generation. It is cool to code!
This Handbook considers the myths and untruths that currently exist
in international development and education. Using historic and
contemporary evidence, this compendium redefines the international
development narrative through a new understanding of 'what works',
drawn from pragmatic ideas and approaches.Collaborative efforts
from esteemed academics and practitioners outline the current plans
to improve systems and offer better outcomes for the poor. The
resultant sections offer a new direction for policy renewal and
research development in education. These twenty-eight chapters are
therefore a reflection of how modern developing economies operate
within a diverse economic, cultural and ethical landscape. They
represent an important argument in light of the quest to achieve
'quality education for all'; discuss poverty reduction strategies;
and offer innovative vistas for future development in research,
policy and practice. Offering real policy initiatives, this
Handbook provides researchers, practitioners and policymakers with
essential up-to-date information, including empirical evidence for
replication or implementation. It is also a valuable resource for
students and those involved in international development and
education. Contributors: J. Alwindi, T. Andrabi, M. Aslam, G.
Ayittey, J. Centenera, C.J. Counihan, J. Das, P. Dixon, A.J.
Egalite, G. Elacqua, O.I. Eshiet, E.A. Hanushek, J. Harma, D.
Hawker, S.P. Heyneman, S. Humble, A.I. Khwaja, J. Kimmitt, M.
Latham, D. Longfield, M. Martinez, J.G. Maree, P. Marshall, S.
Mitra, E. Mpofu, K. Ntinda, T. Oakland, V. Pota, B. Rangaraj, S.
Rawal, H. Santos, E.G. Seeco, B. Snowdon, J. Stanfield, J. Stern,
J. Tooley, L. Woessman, P. Wolf
Mathematics at all levels is about the joy in the discovery; it's
about finding things out. This fascinating book is a guide to that
discovery process, presenting ideas for practical classroom-based
experiments and extension activities. Each experiment is based on
the work of a key mathematician who has shaped the way that the
subject looks today, and there are historical notes to help
teachers bring this work to life. The book includes instructions on
how to recreate the experiments using practical mathematics,
computer programs and graphical calculators; ideas for follow-up
work; background information for teachers on the mathematics
involved; and links to the new secondary numeracy strategy
framework. Accompanying the book are downloadable resources with
computer programs that can be used and reworked as part of the
experimental process. With a wide range of topics covered, and
plenty of scope for interesting follow-up activities, the book will
be a valuable tool for mathematics teachers looking to extend the
curriculum.
Creating the Coding Generation in Primary Schools sets out the
what, why and how of coding. Written by industry innovators and
experts, it shows how you can bring the world of coding to your
primary school practice. It is packed with a range of inspirational
ideas for the cross-curricular teaching of coding, from
demystifying algebra in maths, to teaching music, to designing
digital storytelling, as well as an insight into the global
movement of free coding clubs for young people such as CoderDojo
and Girls Learning Code. Key topics explored include: what we mean
by 'coding' understanding and teaching computational thinking
building pupils' passion for and confidence with technologies
artificial intelligence systems how gender impacts on coding STEM
learning and Computer Science using Minecraft to improve pupil
engagement fun projects using a Raspberry Pi. Designed to be read
from cover to cover or dipped into for ideas and advice, Creating
the Coding Generation in Primary Schools offers all teachers a
deeper knowledge and understanding of coding that will help them
support and inspire the coding generation. It is cool to code!
Mathematics at all levels is about the joy in the discovery; it's
about finding things out. This fascinating book is a guide to that
discovery process, presenting ideas for practical classroom-based
experiments and extension activities. Each experiment is based on
the work of a key mathematician who has shaped the way that the
subject looks today, and there are historical notes to help
teachers bring this work to life. The book includes instructions on
how to recreate the experiments using practical mathematics,
computer programs and graphical calculators; ideas for follow-up
work; background information for teachers on the mathematics
involved; and links to the new secondary numeracy strategy
framework. Accompanying the book are downloadable resources with
computer programs that can be used and reworked as part of the
experimental process. With a wide range of topics covered, and
plenty of scope for interesting follow-up activities, the book will
be a valuable tool for mathematics teachers looking to extend the
curriculum.
Bringing together the techniques required to understand, interpret
and quantify the processes involved when exploring structures and
relationships in questionnaire data, Quantitative Analysis of
Questionnaires provides the knowledge and capability for a greater
understanding of choice decisions. The ideal companion for
non-mathematical students with no prior knowledge of quantitative
methods, it highlights how to uncover and explore what lies within
data that cannot be achieved through descriptive statistics. This
book introduces significance testing, contingency tables,
correlations, factor analysis (exploratory and confirmatory),
regression (linear and logistic), discrete choice theory and item
response theory. Using simple and clear methodology, and rich
examples from a range of settings, this book: provides hands-on
analysis with data sets from both SPSS and Stata packages; explores
how to articulate the calculations and theory around statistical
techniques; offers workable examples in each chapter with concepts,
applications and proofs to help produce a higher quality of
research outputs; discusses the use of formulas in the appendix for
those who wish to explore a greater mathematical understanding of
the concepts. Quantitative Analysis of Questionnaires is the ideal
introductory textbook for any student looking to begin and or
improve statistical learning as well as interpretation.
Have you ever taken your children on a maths walk? Are your pupils
shape detectives? How to be Inventive When Teaching Primary
Mathematics is a pocket guide to inspire primary teachers to become
confident, effective, imaginative teachers who enjoy teaching, and
whose pupils enjoy learning. It is packed with exciting, creative,
unexpected ideas, to help teachers and pupils open their eyes to
the mathematical world around them. It gives teachers the tools to
develop their own classroom activities and experiences, supporting
learners as they move fluently between mathematical ideas and
develop their ownership of mathematics: Take your pupils on a maths
walk, meet dinosaurs, visit art galleries, learn your destiny
number, create your first human graph in the playground and learn
how to be an algebra magician. Written by Steve Humble, expert
teacher, teacher trainer and, as Dr Maths, advocate for the power
and potential of mathematics, this friendly, stimulating guide
offers a fresh, practical approach to teaching mathematics, based
on the best research and practice, and years of experience in the
field. Focussing on five key mathematical topics - number,
geometry, measurement, statistics and algebra - it is structured in
the form of a journey, introducing historical facts, ideas for
innovative and inventive classroom activities and explorations of
the key misconceptions for each topic. How to be Inventive When
Teaching Primary Mathematics will challenge you to think about your
own beliefs and how they influence your practice, and help you
understand how best to transform your teaching to stimulate
children's emotions to improve knowledge, learning and enjoyment of
the beauty of maths.
Bringing together the techniques required to understand, interpret
and quantify the processes involved when exploring structures and
relationships in questionnaire data, Quantitative Analysis of
Questionnaires provides the knowledge and capability for a greater
understanding of choice decisions. The ideal companion for
non-mathematical students with no prior knowledge of quantitative
methods, it highlights how to uncover and explore what lies within
data that cannot be achieved through descriptive statistics. This
book introduces significance testing, contingency tables,
correlations, factor analysis (exploratory and confirmatory),
regression (linear and logistic), discrete choice theory and item
response theory. Using simple and clear methodology, and rich
examples from a range of settings, this book: provides hands-on
analysis with data sets from both SPSS and Stata packages; explores
how to articulate the calculations and theory around statistical
techniques; offers workable examples in each chapter with concepts,
applications and proofs to help produce a higher quality of
research outputs; discusses the use of formulas in the appendix for
those who wish to explore a greater mathematical understanding of
the concepts. Quantitative Analysis of Questionnaires is the ideal
introductory textbook for any student looking to begin and or
improve statistical learning as well as interpretation.
Have you ever taken your children on a maths walk? Are your pupils
shape detectives? How to be Inventive When Teaching Primary
Mathematics is a pocket guide to inspire primary teachers to become
confident, effective, imaginative teachers who enjoy teaching, and
whose pupils enjoy learning. It is packed with exciting, creative,
unexpected ideas, to help teachers and pupils open their eyes to
the mathematical world around them. It gives teachers the tools to
develop their own classroom activities and experiences, supporting
learners as they move fluently between mathematical ideas and
develop their ownership of mathematics: Take your pupils on a maths
walk, meet dinosaurs, visit art galleries, learn your destiny
number, create your first human graph in the playground and learn
how to be an algebra magician. Written by Steve Humble, expert
teacher, teacher trainer and, as Dr Maths, advocate for the power
and potential of mathematics, this friendly, stimulating guide
offers a fresh, practical approach to teaching mathematics, based
on the best research and practice, and years of experience in the
field. Focussing on five key mathematical topics - number,
geometry, measurement, statistics and algebra - it is structured in
the form of a journey, introducing historical facts, ideas for
innovative and inventive classroom activities and explorations of
the key misconceptions for each topic. How to be Inventive When
Teaching Primary Mathematics will challenge you to think about your
own beliefs and how they influence your practice, and help you
understand how best to transform your teaching to stimulate
children's emotions to improve knowledge, learning and enjoyment of
the beauty of maths.
This book is an enhanced collection of Dr Maths newspaper columns
answering queries from readers about their maths questions and
concerns. Contains 40 stories on topics as varied as The Perfect
Body, Global Warming, Mobile Phones, Deal or No Deal, Lucky
Numbers, What is Average?, Finding Mr Right, Golf & Horse
Racing, Coin & Card Magic, Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Premium
Bonds and Coco Chanel to name but a few.
This volume of essays examines the empirical evidence on school
choice in different countries across Europe, North America,
sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. It demonstrates the advantages
which choice offers in different institutional contexts, whether it
be Free Schools in the UK, voucher systems in Sweden or
private-proprietor schools for low-income families in Liberia.
Everywhere experience suggests that parents are `active choosers':
they make rational and considered decisions, drawing on available
evidence and responding to incentives which vary from context to
context. Government educators frequently downplay the importance of
choice and try to constrain the options parents have. But they face
increasing resistance: the evidence is that informed parents drive
improvements in school quality. Where state education in some
developing countries is particularly bad, private bottom-up
provision is preferred even though it costs parents money which
they can ill-afford. This book is both a collection of inspiring
case studies and a call to action.
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