Mathematics in the Primary School

National Curriculum guidelines emphasise knowledge, understanding and skills. The author, an internationally recognised authority, provides teachers with a clear explanation of these principles, and explains the relation between understanding and skills, and describes their application to the teaching of mathematics. The book contains numerous activities to show how mathematics can be learnt in the primary classroom with understanding and enjoyment, including:
* formation of mathematical concepts
* construction of knowledge
* contents and structure of primary mathematics

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Mathematics in the Primary School

National Curriculum guidelines emphasise knowledge, understanding and skills. The author, an internationally recognised authority, provides teachers with a clear explanation of these principles, and explains the relation between understanding and skills, and describes their application to the teaching of mathematics. The book contains numerous activities to show how mathematics can be learnt in the primary classroom with understanding and enjoyment, including:
* formation of mathematical concepts
* construction of knowledge
* contents and structure of primary mathematics

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Mathematics in the Primary School

Mathematics in the Primary School

by Richard R. Skemp
Mathematics in the Primary School

Mathematics in the Primary School

by Richard R. Skemp

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Overview

National Curriculum guidelines emphasise knowledge, understanding and skills. The author, an internationally recognised authority, provides teachers with a clear explanation of these principles, and explains the relation between understanding and skills, and describes their application to the teaching of mathematics. The book contains numerous activities to show how mathematics can be learnt in the primary classroom with understanding and enjoyment, including:
* formation of mathematical concepts
* construction of knowledge
* contents and structure of primary mathematics


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781134974290
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 09/11/2002
Series: Subjects in the Primary School
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 234
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Skemp, Richard R.

Table of Contents

Prologue: Relational Understanding and Instrumental Understanding Part I 1. Why is Mathematics Still a Problem Subject for So Many? 2. Intelligence and Understanding 3. The Formation of Mathematical Concepts 4. The Construction of Mathematical Knowledge 5. Understanding Mathematical Symbolism Part II 6. Making a Start 7. The Contents and Structure of Primary Mathematics 8. Management for Intelligent Learning 9. Emotional Influences on Learning 10. Continuing Professional Development
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