Book details
Maths Inspirations: Year 6/P7: Thinking by Numbers: Teacher's Notes
Published in
2005
Description
Each of the books in the Thinking by Numbers series provides clear and practical teaching strategies to help develop children's thinking skills through mathematics. The series focuses on the five main thinking skills outlined by the National Curriculum - information processing skills, reasoning skills, enquiry skills, creative thinking skills, evaluation skills - in addition to supporting development of memory/perception skills and metacognition. Thinking by
Numbers offers a wealth of ideas for inspiring lessons and activities, supported by photocopiable problems through which children can apply the skills learned. Each book includes guidance on turning any lesson into a thinking lesson, how to apply thinking skills and teaching strategies across the curriculum, and advice on
formative assessment.
Age
10-11
Text complexity
proficient
Length
96 pages
Why to read
- Enhances Teaching Techniques: Reading this book can provide teachers with innovative strategies and approaches to teaching mathematics, which can help make lessons more engaging and effective for students.
- Curriculum-Aligned Content: The book is likely tailored to the Year 6/P7 curriculum, ensuring that the teaching notes and activities are relevant and can be directly applied in the classroom.
- Improves Student Understanding: The teacher's notes may include insights into how students think about numbers and offer methods to help them develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Professional Development: Educators can benefit from the author's expertise and experience, which can contribute to their professional growth and enhance their ability to teach mathematics at a higher level.