Reviews for Mathematics Explained For Primary Teachers

The average rating for Mathematics Explained For Primary Teachers based on 2 reviews is 2 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-09-26 00:00:00 Todd Wolter Nothing on earth could make Maths engaging to me, and this book certainly didn't succeed. It waffled on endlessly and was (considering Maths is supposedly all about figures) incredibly wordy. Whilst reading this I quit my SCITT course due to the already impending sense of doom and increasing stress. I am glad that I did - after researching online the experiences of others who have had a similar experience (most graduate teachers apparently quit within five years) I feel I have made a lucky escape. I will be selling this on ebay, even so I am sure there must be clearer/easier books on the market which just demonstrate the bare bones required to teach, not chapters and chapters of unnecessary meanderings.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-08-19 00:00:00 Edward Harmon This is a must-read for students and teachers teaching mathematics. It offers invaluable teaching points which can really change your view of teaching. It doesn't matter whether it's the 3rd or the 4th edition; this book will definitely extend your pedagogical knowledge. (Just beware of the outdated curriculum knowledge on the 3rd edition.)