The Perfect Maths Lesson

by Ian Loynd

In fact, as Ian Loynd demonstrates, if you are just learning the right answers, you are missing the beauty, challenge and real-world applications of the subject. Cultivate a classroom environment that establishes a culture of consistently deep, meaningful and reflective learning, chose from a range of tips and strategies to nurture key skills and mindsets in your learners, and you will deliver consistently outstanding maths lessons.; The Perfect Maths Lesson is about much more than knowing the correct answers. Ian Loynd presents tried and tested strategies to maximise learning and to make maths enjoyable, engaging and comprehendible.; Chapters Learners in Maths Lessons Challenging Learners in Maths Lessons Independent Learning in Maths Lessons Assessment of, for and as Learning in Maths Lessons Relationships for Learning in Maths Lessons The Perfect Maths Lesson Self-Assessment.

Genres: Nonfiction, Education

128 pages, Hardcover

First published June 26, 2014

Reviews

[Andrew Barnes]

I really enjoyed the read mainly for the examples and the tips. The only quarm I have is that it feels slightly more like a textbook than I'd like.

[Paulo]

A short book with a handful of ideas for maths teaching. Ideas to engage and challenge learners, to do independent learning and for assessment.

Title does not deceive: it targets the flawless lesson, and therefore it is idyllic and even a bit naïve. But here you have some good ideas to implement in your classroom. From general behaviours to more specific activities. It is a good read especially if you are a beginning teacher, since there are some issues we often learn from experience.

Anyway it is a book intended for teachers of the last primary / first secondary years, but much less adequate for last secondary years.

[MrBReads]

I am a Primary School TA at present with plans to train as a teacher. I enjoyed this book for what it was and will return to and take things away from it, but I found myself once again frustrated by the very heavy leaning towards Secondary Schools. I would have no problem with that if it was made clear before purchasing that this would be the case! I gave it a go based on the endorsements by Primary professionals and can't help but feel this was deliberately decptive. As I said there are things I will take away but I can't give the book any more than a 3 rating.

[Steve]

Some good ideas for maths teaching. Utilises assessment for learning and Dweck's growth mindset materials and applies them to the maths classroom.

[Trever]

This book is good, just not the best.

I like the lesson layout, but I wish it gave more ideas on implementing this lesson instead of focusing on the layout too specifically.