Publisher's Synopsis
What the Book Covers
The book contains activities designed to help pupils appreciate and understand the mathematical structures behind the tasks they are asked to perform. Each unit contains the following components:
- main focus - outlines the general mathematical ideas behind the activities in the unit
- activities - a range of highly-illustrated student activities on photocopiable sheets
- notes for teachers - outlines of possible classroom approaches
- further activities - suggested follow-up ideas and strategies
- resources - a list of resources needed for the unit
- learning outcomes - details specific outcomes achievable through the activities
- evaluation - notes to help teachers judge the effectiveness of implementation
The units are structured to meet pupils' varying aptitudes and perspectives, and activities can be modified to meet the needs of pupils while maintaining the main teaching and learning purposes.
