Mathematical Knowledge for Primary Teachers, 5th Edition

Now in its fifth edition, the best-selling text Mathematical Knowledge for Primary Teachers provides trainee teachers with clear information about the fundamental mathematical ideas taught in primary schools.

With rigorous and comprehensive coverage of all the mathematical knowledge primary teachers need, the text goes beyond rules and routines to help readers deepen their understanding of mathematical ideas and increase their confidence in teaching these ideas. The book has been updated to incorporate changes in the National Curriculum and the associated tests. In addition, Chapter 1 has been expanded to discuss mathematical understanding in the light of the challenges posed by the current changes. These include the re-introduction of traditional calculation methods for multiplication and division, the early coverage of abstract fractions calculations and much more.

Features include:

• ‘Check’ questions to test the reader’s understanding
• ‘Challenges’ to increase teachers’ confidence and stretch their mathematical abilities
• ‘Links with the classroom’ to emphasise the relevance of ideas to the classroom context
• Straightforward coverage from theory to practice for all aspects of the Mathematics Framework.

The book is accompanied by eResources which contains further visual activities and support, designed to scaffold and support the reader’s own understanding. Essential reading for all practising and trainee primary teachers, this book is ideal for those who wish to increase their mathematical understanding and confidence in presenting mathematics in the classroom.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: SETTING THE SCENE
Chapter 1 Mathematical Understanding
Chapter 2 Language
Chapter 3 Problem Solving And Proof

PART TWO: NUMBER AND ALGEBRA
Chapter 4 Properties Of Numbers And Operations
Chapter 5 Counting, Place Value, Addition And Subtraction
Chapter 6 Multiplication And Division
Chapter 7 Integers
Chapter 8 Fractions, Decimals And Percentages
Chapter 9 Understanding Algebra
Chapter 10 Graphs And Functions

PART THREE: MEASUREMENT
Chapter 11 Length
Chapter 12 Area
Chapter 13 Capacity And Volume
Chapter 14 Mass And Weight
Chapter 15 Angles And Compass Directions
Chapter 16 Time

PART FOUR: SHAPE
Chapter 17 2-D Shape
Chapter 18 2-D Shape Applications And Investigations
Chapter 19 3-D Shape

PART FIVE: DATA HANDLING
Chapter 20 Data Handling
Chapter 21 Probability

Appendix A – The Numeracy Professional Skills Tests – topics covered in support materials
Appendix B – Using the programmes on the companion website