Learning to Teach Mathematics in the Secondary School: A Companion to School Experience.

Learning to Teach Mathematics in the Secondary School covers a wide range of issues in the teaching of mathematics and gives supporting activities to students to enable them to translate theory into practice. Topics covered include: (1) mathematics in the National Curriculum; (2) different teaching approaches; (3) using ICT; (4) mathematics education for pupils with special needs in mathematics; (5) assessment and public examinations; (6)teaching mathematics post-16; and (7) professional development. The book includes twelve chapters as follows: (1) Mathematics Education - Who Decides?; (2) Mathematics in the National Curriculum; (3) Pupils Learning Mathematics; (4) Different Teaching Approaches; (5) Planning for Learning Mathematics; (6) Assessment and Public Examinations; (7)Communicating Mathematics; (8) Using Information Technology; (9) Mainstream Mathematics Teaching and Special Educational Needs; (10) Getting the Whole Picture; (11) Teaching Mathematics Post-16; and (12) Professional Development.