Teaching Mathematics (Paperback)

A concise yet comprehensive guide for new teachers, concerning the development of mathematics teaching in secondary schools, and the controversies which surround it. After a brief summary of the historical context, a series of short articles provide a range of perspectives on various issues of current debate, which may help new teachers in the development of their own teaching styles. Topics include the impact of computers and calculators on maths teaching; different arguments for the use of published schemes and of more investigational approaches to the curriculum; and the way in which social and cultural factors can affect the teaching of certain mathematical topics. The final section discusses how teachers might wish to continue their professional development through action research in their own classrooms.