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This third edition brings the book right up to date in line with the new Mathematics and Functional Mathematics GCSES and IGCSES. The third edition of this bestselling book for teachers of secondary mathematics has been brought right up to date and benefits from an extra teacher voice. Together, the authors show how active learning and introducing an element of surprise can bring mathematics alive. With a firm focus on problem solving, independent exploration, thinking skills and applying maths to real-life situations, this book contains new ideas, anecdotes and strategies including brand new chapters on Functional Mathematics, how to make best use of assessment, and teacher and curriculum development. Brimming with useful tips and inspirational advice on every aspect of teaching, this book is essential reading for maths teachers at any stage of their career. This innovative series provides teaching practitioners with a wealth of practical advice for use in a variety of educational settings.

Table of Contents:
Introduction; Section 1. The nature and nurture of mathematics; 1. What is mathematics, why teach it and why learn it?; 2. Strategies for teaching mathematics; Section 2. Encouraging students to explore mathematics and ideas for the classroom; 3. Mathematical surprises; 4. People-math - ideas for interactive activities; 5. Using practical equipment in the classroom; 6.Bringing mathematics to life; 7. Mental mathematics; 8. Functional mathematics; Section 3. Wider issues to consider; 9. Mathematics across the curriculum; 10. Mathematics and ICT; 11. Planning a scheme of work on pedagogic foundations; 12. Managing a mathematics classroom; 13. How to make best use of assessment; 14. Developing students' thinking skills; Section 4. Innovative mathematics teaching; 15. Teaching mathematics without a textbook; 16. mathematics in context; 17. Daring to be different; 18. And finally... everything is connected; Index.

About the Author :
Peter Sykes is Head of Mathematics in a secondary comprehensive in Bolton. Mike Ollerton taught for 25 years in schools and 10 years in teacher training. He is now a freelance consultant.

Review :
'After more than a decade of teaching maths "successfully" I was introduced to some of the tasks found in this book, by a much younger colleague. The impact of using such tasks was enormous and learners were readily engaged and showing signs of enjoyment. I can only describe the experience as an epiphany. This book shows how Mike's pedagogy can be implemented into a school - we have a long way to go, but there is no turning back!' Jeanette Denton, 2nd in Maths, Mill Hill County High School, UK 'A refreshing and inspiring book with updated sections that take account of current issues in practice in relation to functional mathematics, assessment and the use of technologies to support learning. Thought provoking, accessible and relevant to both teachers in training and practising professionals.' Jenni Back, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Plymouth, UK 'Everything Mike writes is underpinned by a fundamental belief in the natural powers innate in each and every learner. This is as true of the latest edition of Getting the Buggers to Add Up as it is of anything else he is written, and this philosophy has profoundly affected me as a teacher of mathematics. This book should be read and reflected upon by everyone involved in maths teaching beginner and veteran alike: an invaluable resource.' Christopher Martin, Teacher of Maths at Haverstock School, London, UK 'After morethan a decade of teaching maths "successfully" I was introduced to some of thetasks found in this book, by a much younger colleague. The impact of using suchtasks was enormous and learners were readily engaged and showing signs of enjoyment. I can only describe the experience as anepiphany. This book shows how Mike's pedagogy can be implemented into a school- we have a long way to go, but there is no turning back!' Jeanette Denton, 2nd in Maths, MillHill County High School, UK 'A refreshing and inspiringbook with updated sections that take account of current issues in practice inrelation to functional mathematics, assessment and the use of technologies tosupport learning. Thought provoking, accessible and relevant to both teachersin training and practising professionals.'Jenni Back, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, University ofPlymouth, UK


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781441122391
  • Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation
  • Publisher Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 347 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1441122397
  • Publisher Date: 10 May 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 272
  • Series Title: Getting the Buggers
  • Width: 138 mm


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