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Low Attainers in Primary Mathematics The Whisperers and the Maths Fairy 1st Edition by Jenny Houssart ISBN 0415315530 9780415315531

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Author(s): Jenny Houssart
ISBN(s): 9780415315531, 0415315530
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 3.09 MB
Year: 2004
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0415315530
ISBN 13: 9780415315531
Author: Jenny Houssart

In this fascinating book, Jenny Houssart draws on close observations with children in lower mathematics sets in primary schools to investigate why some children opt out of mathematics at an early age. After introducing us to the children, she addresses a particular type of mathematical task in each chapter, including: mental work practical work written work calculators and computers assessment tasks. Through the use of stories and quotes, the author shows how the children respond to specific tasks and presents evidence of a range of difficulties that emerge as the children are working. Each chapter ends with discussions and implications for classroom practice. Low Attainers in Primary Mathematics will be a useful resource for primary teachers, student teachers, SENCOs and teaching assistants who will all recognise these children from their own classrooms and draw insights from this highly readable book.

Low Attainers in Primary Mathematics The Whisperers and the Maths Fairy 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1 – The Children

  • Who is in the bottom sets?

  • Labels, attainment evidence

  • Difficulties in mathematics and other areas

  • Suggestions for inclusive teaching

Chapter 2 – Maths Talk

  • Role of language in learning maths

  • Vocabulary, talk patterns, humour

  • Listening to and planning for classroom talk

Chapter 3 – Mental Work

  • Mental arithmetic in UK curriculum

  • Games, counting, fact recall

  • How it affects low attainers

Chapter 4 – Number Equipment

  • Use of concrete aids: number lines, cards, hundred squares

  • Discussion of effectiveness and children’s preferences

Chapter 5 – Practical Work

  • Hands-on activities (money, measuring, data, etc.)

  • Role in motivation and understanding

Chapter 6 – Written Work

  • Worksheets, textbooks, standard vs non-standard methods

  • How writing helps or hinders math learning

Chapter 7 – Calculators and Computers

  • Use of tech in supporting understanding

  • Difficulties and discoveries by students

Chapter 8 – Easy Tasks, Hard Tasks, Elastic Tasks

  • Differentiation and matching tasks to learners

  • Concept of “elastic” tasks that stretch with learner ability

Chapter 9 – Assessment Tasks

  • Ongoing vs summative assessment

  • External testing, adult roles in assessment

  • Classroom-based formative practices

Chapter 10 – Conclusion

  • Key findings: variability, challenge, support

  • Moving forward in math education

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