The Trouble with Maths A Practical Guide to Helping Learners with Numeracy Difficulties

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Synopsis

Now in its fourth edition, with updates to reflect developments in our understanding of learning difficulties in maths, this award-winning text provides vital, pragmatic insights into the often-confusing world of numeracy. By looking at learning difficulties in maths and dyscalculia from several perspectives, for example, the vocabulary and language of maths, cognitive style and the demands of individual procedures, this book provides a complete overview of the most frequently occurring problems associated with maths teaching and learning. Drawing on tried-and-tested methods based on research and Steve Chinn’s decades of classroom experience, it provides an authoritative yet accessible one-stop classroom resource.
Combining advice, guidance and practical activities, this user-friendly guide will help you to:



develop flexible cognitive styles


use alternative strategies to replace an over-reliance on rote-learning for pupils trying to access basic facts


understand the implications of underlying skills, such as working memory, on learning


implement effective pre-emptive measures before demotivation sets in


recognise the manifestations of maths anxiety and tackle affective domain problems


find approaches to solve word problems


select appropriate materials and visual images to enhance understanding.


With useful features such as checklists for the evaluation of books and an overview of resources, this book will equip you with essential skills to help you tackle your pupils’ maths difficulties and improve standards for all learners. This book will be useful for all teachers, classroom assistants, learning support assistants and parents.

Book details

Edition:
4
Author:
Steve Chinn
ISBN:
9781000178555
Related ISBNs:
9780367862145, 9780367862138, 9781003017714
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
192
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-09-22
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2021
Copyright by:
Steve Chinn 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Education, Mathematics and Statistics, Nonfiction