Mathematics Teaching 180 - September 2002
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Cover articles
The language dimension of mathematics teaching - Richard Barwell, Constant Leung, Candia Morgan and Brian Street
A structured approach to the teaching and learning of vocabulary is essential if children are to...begin using the correct mathematical terminology...
Family numeracy: Bound by the BSA - Jean MillarBuy MT1801619 for £3
We are giving parents entitlement to education that they would not have otherwise and opening up opportunities for them to further their interest in their children’s learning.
Cyclic and tangential polygons Part 2: Unexpected connections - Francis Lopez-RealBuy MT1804044 for £3
If we compare this to solving a set of simultaneous equations, the trial-and-error approach here is far quicker and more efficient.
From the classroom
Developing mathematics out-of-doors - Judith Stevens and Kym ScottBuy MT1802022 for £3
It is important that practitioners plan for children's mathematical development out-of-doors.
Does numeracy in school lead to numeracy out of school? - Peter KellyBuy MT1803739 for £3
From where I was sitting, the 'test frenzy' was happily bubbling away!
Research I could be the best mathematician in the world if I actually enjoyed it: Part two 4 - Susan Steward and Elena NardiBuy MT1800409 for £3
Students often referred to fond memories of occasions when they had enjoyed maths lessons because the format was different or dynamic.
Able and gifted: Judging by appearances? - Kirsty Wilson and Mary BriggsBuy MT1803436 for £3
In a class of thirty or more, the spotlight easily falls upon the fast, accurate and confident pupil, like a performer on stage.
Features
Paper folding fractions: Does this work? - Malcolm Swan
Take a rectangular piece of paper...
A number of responses to this article (zipped PDFs)
Geometry for all? - Brian Hudson and Sikunder Ali BaberBuy MT1802832 for £3
Maybe we will make a momentary connection with the intended meanings of those who designed and sculptured these magnificent works of art.
Centre feature
Wizarding Maths - Mary Briggs, Jane Daniell, Jane Farncombe, Nicky Lenton and Alan Stonehouse
It was refreshing to hear students thinking in a cross-curricular way about mathematics as a contrast to the discussion about numeracy hours.
Obituary
Edith Biggs - Ted Orsborn
One of the most well known and most influential figures in English mathematical education.
Regular features
Reflections - Peter Lacey
There are many dimensions of a mathematics curriculum that are at risk of being occluded and some at risk of being obstructed
Some reflections from Poland by David Cain
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Bits and pieces of interest
Words with - Su Strange
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Update - ATM’s Professional Officer
I have been heartened to meet so many committed and thoughtful teachers, who do care about helping their pupils to develop an enthusiasm for thinking
An additional reflection on MT180 from Barbara Ball
Is this a digital Recorde? (Letter) - Gareth Robert
Recorde was the first to seek to explain mathematical ideas in English for common consumption.
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