Teaching for Mathematical Understanding ─ Practical Ideas for Outstanding Primary Lessons

This highly practical guide develops the subject knowledge support and practical ideas from Tony Cotton’sUnderstanding and Teaching Primary Mathematics into resources for full lessons. With an emphasis on developing outstanding lessons using a problem solving approach, it is packed with activities that all trainee and practising teachers can use in the primary classroom.

Covering each area of mathematics, every activity offers helpful step-by-step guidance, including teaching and learning objectives; resources; lesson outlines; ideas for differentiation; assessment for learning and key probing questions. Also featured in this text are call-outs to the information contained in the book’s companion website, a shared site with a range of relevant resources to support and consolidate your learning.

Understanding and Teaching Primary Mathematics is an essential text for all trainee and practising teachers looking for inspiration and guidance towards outstanding mathematics teaching.

Tony Cotton was previously Associate Dean and Head of Education at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. Since 2012, he has been working as a freelance writer and education consultant. Tony has over 15 years’ experience teaching maths education and 10 years’ experience teaching mathematics in schools.