Numeracy and Mathematics Across the Primary Curriculum - 9781853466403

Taylor & Francis

Numeracy and Mathematics Across the Primary CurriculumBuilding Confidence and Understanding\nAuthor(s): David Coles, Tim Copeland\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: David Fulton Publishers Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781853466403, 978-1853466403\nSynopsis\nThe key to good primary teaching of numeracy and mathematics is confidence in mathematical knowledge and its relevance to the real world. In particular, effective implementation of the National Numeracy Strategy requires student teachers, primary teachers and mathematics coordinators to realize the place of mathematics across the range of National Curriculum subjects. \n\nThis book explores mathematics as a set of tools for thinking about, designing, evaluating and changing the world of the child through the broader curriculum, rather than focusing on skills and concept building exclusively in the 'mathematical world.' Practical activities are included to stimulate readers to apply these ideas with.