Teaching of Mathematics

Contents: Preface. 1. Teaching school mathematics. 2. Mathematical content of lessons. 3. Instructional styles in mathematics. 4. Effective mathematics teaching. 5. Teaching place value, addition and subtraction. 6. Teaching multiplication and fractions. 7. Teaching algebra. 8. Elementary maths teaching. 9. Teaching mathematics globally. 10. Teaching mathematics in the 21 century. Bibliography. Index.

"This book on teaching mathematics has been written to assess and evaluate on what comprises the good teaching of a crucial subject like mathematics designed to serve as a teaching tool for educators. It covers all the main aspects of mathematics--arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus and what entails a through sound imparting of a knowledge of these.

As the goal of mathematics is to encourage the use of precise and accurate thinking to solve problems this aspect has been majorly emphasised in the book. Also trends which approach mathematics teaching in concrete situations, such as applying mathematics to consumer concerns, are strongly given eminence." (jacket)