Yes, But Why? Teaching for Understanding in Mathematics

The bestselling essential guide for mathematics teachers and those training to teach, Yes, but why? answers all your questions, and sheds light on the hidden connections between everything in mathematics at school. The new edition includes a new 'Test Yourself' feature, additional coverage on fractions and much more!

List of contents

Chapter 1: Types of Numbers (Part 1)
Chapter 2: The Four Operations: Addition and Subtraction
Chapter 3: Multiplication and Division
Chapter 4: Angles and Shapes
Chapter 5: Types of Numbers (Part 2)
Chapter 6: Fractions
Chapter 7: Proportionality
Chapter 8: Measurement
Chapter 9: Algebra
Chapter 10: Statistics and Probability
Chapter 11: Functions and Linear Graphs
Chapter 12: The Pythagorean Theorem and Trigonometry

About the author

Ed Southall is a teacher trainer in mathematics working for the University of Huddersfield. He also teaches mathematics in a local 11–16 comprehensive school. Ed has worked in education for 13 years in a variety of roles, starting as a teacher of computing before taking up senior roles leading departments for both computing and mathematics, and working as an Assistant Headteacher. He has also worked abroad in the Middle East as a mathematics education consultant and teacher trainer.

Summary

The bestselling essential guide for mathematics teachers and those training to teach, Yes, but why? answers all your questions, and sheds light on the hidden connections between everything in mathematics at school. The new edition includes a new 'Test Yourself' feature, additional coverage on fractions and much more!

Product details

• Authors: Ed Southall, Southall Ed
• Assisted by: Ed Southall (Editor)
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9781526492517
• ISBN: 978-1-5264-9251-7
• No. of pages: 400
• Series: Corwin Ltd
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Secondary Schools, Teaching of a specific subject, Primary & middle schools, Educational: Mathematics & numeracy, Primary and middle schools, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Mathematics