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Teaching Mathematics

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Teaching Mathematics offers early-career secondary school maths teachers a concise yet comprehensive guide to the evolution of maths teaching and its contemporary controversies. It begins with a historical overview before presenting varied perspectives on current debates, such as the influence of computers and calculators, the use of published schemes versus investigational approaches, and the impact of social and cultural factors on maths instruction. The book concludes by exploring ways teachers can engage in professional development through classroom-based action research.
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Ideal for new secondary school maths teachers seeking to develop their teaching style and understand current issues in mathematics education.

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Here, maths teachers in the early years of their careers will find a concise yet comprehensive guide to developments in mathematics teaching in secondary schools and the controversies which surround it.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

In this reader, maths teachers in the early years of their careers will find a concise yet comprehensive guide to the development of mathematics teaching in secondary schools and the controversies which currently surround it.

After a brief summary of the historical context, a series of short articles provide a range of perspectives on various issues of current debate which will help new teachers in the development of their own teaching styles. These include the impact of computers and calculators on maths teaching, the various arguments for the use of published schemes and of more investigational approaches to the curriculum, and the way in which social and cultural factors can affect the teaching of certain mathematical topics.

The final section looks at how teachers might want to continue their professional development through action research in their own classrooms.

Teaching Mathematics is an essential resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of these elements and refine their educational practices.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415102520

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 1993

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Contributors:

  • Edited by Michelle Selinger

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 248

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