Creative Mathematics / Edition 1

by William Higginson, Eileen Phillips, Rena Upitis

Overview

This book shows how creative maths can really work. Exploring the ways in which maths skills can be learned through cross-curricular activities based on visual arts and music, the book presents maths as a meaningful and exciting subject which holds no fears for children.
The authors recognise that while maths-phobia prevails in our increasingly mathematicised world, attitudes and approaches to teaching the subject need to be reviewed, and issues such as gender stereotyping, which encourage maths-apathy, need to be tackled at an early stage.
Within this collection of classroom-based stories are detailed examples of integrative mathematic projects; these will give teachers the confidence to try out cross-curricular activities in their classes. The book also provides support with difficult areas such as assessment, planning and development.
Fascinating to read in its own right this book will appeal to the specialist and non-specialist alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415164627
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/17/1997
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1220L (what's this?)

About the Author

Rena Upitis is Dean of the Faculty of Education, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada. Eileen Phillips is an elementary school teacher in Vancouver, British Columbia. William Higginson is Co-ordinator of the Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Group at Queen’s University.

Table of Contents

Preface 1 Introduction 2 Tessellations 3 Animation 4 Paper jewels 5 Kaleidoscopes and composition 6 Children as mathematicians

Editorial Reviews

'This is a fascinating book ... which gives detailed case studies.' - Infant Equipment

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