Reflective primary mathematics : a guide for student teachers /

'This original book shows the crucial importance of personal philosophies of mathematics. Using current research it guides us to reflect on our attitudes and beliefs. Essential reading for anybody interested in mathematics and its teaching.' - Paul Ernest, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics...

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Main Author: Jackson, Elizabeth, active 2015 (Author)
Corporate Author: Sage Publications
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Thousand Oaks, California : Sage Publications Ltd, 2015.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:'This original book shows the crucial importance of personal philosophies of mathematics. Using current research it guides us to reflect on our attitudes and beliefs. Essential reading for anybody interested in mathematics and its teaching.' - Paul Ernest, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Exeter Teaching mathematics can be challenging, and returning to a mathematics classroom yourself may not inspire you with confidence. This book can help you to become an assured teacher who can give young learners the high quality mathematics education that they deserve, by exploring the philosophy that lies behind good mathematics teaching and its application in the classroom. Throughout the book you are encouraged to put your own thoughts on mathematics learning and teaching under the microscope and examine your ...
Physical Description:1 online resource (216 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-212) and index.
ISBN:9781473921429 (ebook) :