Publisher's Synopsis
The journal "Mathematics in School" has been a forum for discussing the teaching of mathematics since 1970. It is published for the Mathematical Association. This book contains a selection of the best and most effective articles which have appeared in "Mathematics in School". Each article has been chosen for its importance and continuing practical relevance for the teaching of mathematics today.;The book is divided into six sections. Within each section the articles have been chosen by an editor associated with the journal. The articles have been selected for the interesting way they approach the subject and for their relevance to teachers. They include articles on the development of skills and the child's understanding of mathematics; lesson materials and teaching approaches on a range of topics; games and puzzles; computers and calculators; and articles which highlight landmarks in the teaching of mathematics.;The book is designed for mathematics teachers in secondary and primary schools; university/polytechnic education departments; and subject advisers in local education authorities.
