Learning Mathematics, 3/e (issues, Theory And Classroom Practice)

• Can pupils construct mathematical knowledge for themselves? • Must we wait until pupils are ready? • Does what we learn depend on where we are? • Does language interfere with the learning of mathematics? The third edition of this classic text, written for primary and secondary teachers of mathematics, considers possible answers to these and many more educational questions. Each chapter explores a particular issue which is not only important in teaching but also illustrates the interaction between theory and practice. New chapters in this completely rewritten edition concern situates cognition, pattern in mathematics and the construction of understanding. All chapters relate directly to the implementation of the National Curriculum. About Author: Dr Anthony Orton is a freelance writer and education consultant. For many years he was Senior Lecturer in Mathematical Education at the University of Leeds.