Teaching mathematics creatively / Linda Pound and Trisha Lee.
This book contains practical approaches for bringing the teaching of mathematics to life. From an examination of where mathematics is failing to engage pupils in the 21st century, to a wide range of exciting approaches and ideas for ensuring it is possible to teach in a creative way, this is a resource for teachers. It promotes creativity as a key element to develop young children's knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of mathematics and offers a range of strategies to enable teachers to take a playful approach to mathematics teaching. Imaginative ideas include: The power of story-telling and play to bring the subject alive for children and teachers alike; Learning mathematics outdoors, work on a larger scale, make more noise, make more mess! ; Making sense of the numbers, patterns, shapes and measures children see around them every day; Motivating children through problem-finding and problem-solving; Using music, rhythm and pattern to teach maths creatively; Giant mathematics, how much food does a giant need in a week? Underpinned by the latest research and theory and with contemporary and cutting-edge practice at the forefront, this book includes a wealth of innovative ideas to enthuse teachers and enrich mathematics teaching. It is a resource for the employment of creative approaches to teaching mathematics in the classroom.
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- ISBN: 9780415575911 (hardback)
- ISBN: 0415575915 (hardback)
- ISBN: 9780415575928 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0415575923 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xii, 152 p. ; 25 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: London ; Routledge, 2011.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | What is creative mathematics? -- I hate maths! : positive feelings, creative dispositions and mathematics -- Motivating children: problem finding and problem solving-- Developing understanding: talking and thinking about mathematics -- Teaching mathematics creatively: real maths! -- Teaching mathematics creatively: using story to teach maths -- Teaching mathematics creatively: giant maths -- Cross-curricular teaching: mathematics at the heart of the curriculum? -- Mathematics outdoors: the world beyond the classroom -- Building mathematical understanding: construction and architecture -- Exploring mathematics through music -- Learning mathematics through playful teaching. |
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Subject: | Mathematics > Study and teaching (Elementary) Mathematics > Study and teaching (Primary) Curriculum planning. Lesson planning. |
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Kirtland Community College Library | QA 11 .P686 2011 | 30775305448715 | General Collection | Available | - |