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Yes, but why? Teaching for understanding in mathematics
Getting the right answers in math is only half the problem. Understanding why what you’re doing works is the part that often stumps students and teachers alike. Does math feels like a collection of random rules and steps that somehow lead you to an answer? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.
Ask why do we have odd and even numbers? Why do two negative numbers multiply to make a positive? Why do fraction operations work? What is cosine and where does it come from? Yes, but why? answers all of your questions, and sheds light on the hidden connections between everything in mathematics at school. Math makes sense. It always has, but until now maybe no-one ever showed you.
A must-read for those training to teach primary or secondary mathematics via university-based (PGCE, BEd, BA w/QTS) or school-based (School Direct, SCITT, Teach First) routes and current teachers wishing to deepen their mathematical understanding.
Ask why do we have odd and even numbers? Why do two negative numbers multiply to make a positive? Why do fraction operations work? What is cosine and where does it come from? Yes, but why? answers all of your questions, and sheds light on the hidden connections between everything in mathematics at school. Math makes sense. It always has, but until now maybe no-one ever showed you.
A must-read for those training to teach primary or secondary mathematics via university-based (PGCE, BEd, BA w/QTS) or school-based (School Direct, SCITT, Teach First) routes and current teachers wishing to deepen their mathematical understanding.
336 pages, Paperback
Published May 2, 2017
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September 16, 2019
Look, the number of stars is going to depend on who you are and what you do. Are you someone starting out in a career teaching math? Stop reading this review and go buy a copy. Have you been teaching math for some time? Probably worth giving this a read to either pick up some ideas for class or feel like you're getting a pat on the back for choosing to emphasize something other than rote memorization in your classes. Not a teacher? If math felt excessively dry and unconnected when you were a student, go have a read.
October 6, 2018
Very interesting book on teaching maths in a way that explains why. Accessible, could be used both by mathematicians and non-mathematicians, and relevant for teaching all ages and stages.
April 20, 2020
Great reference
This a book I am happy to have and use to deepen my understanding of math concepts for teaching but also to have as a reference for topics I need a refresher on.
This a book I am happy to have and use to deepen my understanding of math concepts for teaching but also to have as a reference for topics I need a refresher on.
September 10, 2021
The title sold this book to me, I say this all the time lol. I wasn't disappointed either.
This book explained things in a way that helped me, a dyslexic, non mathematician could understand.
So useful for a teacher new to GCSE maths, I checkback into this book regularly to clarify points. It's been one of the best books I've used so far.
This book explained things in a way that helped me, a dyslexic, non mathematician could understand.
So useful for a teacher new to GCSE maths, I checkback into this book regularly to clarify points. It's been one of the best books I've used so far.
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