This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary Mathematics that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching.  

An extensive knowledge of the primary Mathematics curriculum is not enough for you as a trainee teacher, you need to know how to teach Mathematics in the primary classroom.

This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary Mathematics that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching.  It covers the important skills of classroom management, planning, monitoring and assessment and relates these specifically to primary Maths. Practical guidance, features and resources help you translate your learning to the classroom and understand the wider context of teaching:

-          Online practical lesson ideas for the classroom

-          The Primary National Curriculum for Mathematics in Key Stages one and two

-          Tips for planning primary Maths

-          Useful weblinks for primary Mathematics teaching

The ninth edition of this popular book includes a new chapter on ′Mathematics in the primary classroom′ exploring primary mathematics teaching today. It is also updated to include the new ′Ready to progress′ criteria.