With chapter sequencing following the new Curriculum, this book supports trainee Primary school teachers to make use of the opportunities presented in the new National Curriculum for effective and engaging Mathematics teaching. Covering all of the areas of the new Curriculum for primary mathematics and offering insight into effective teaching, this book helps students connect what they need to teach with how it can be taught. Exploring opportunities in the new curriculum for creative and imaginative teaching, it shows readers how to capitalize on opportunities to develop children′s reasoning and problem solving skills. It explores how to make links between mathematics and children′s lived experiences to enhance their learning and enables trainees to develop an ability to plan with discernment, making the most of existing thinking and research as well as building confidence in adapting and customizing ideas. Includes the full National Curriculum Programme of Study for Maths, key stages 1 and 2 as a useful reference for trainee teachers. Other books in this series include: Primary English for Trainee Teachers

This series brings students who have gaps in their understanding of math skills and concepts up to speed. "Low Gear" lessons review the basics; "High Gear" lessons extend understanding. 96-page work texts are built around NCTM standards. Units include: Understanding Fractions; Understanding Decimals; Operations with Fractions; Operations with Decimals; Changing and Comparing Fractions and Decimals; Understanding Percents; Ratio and Proportion; Applying Knowledge and Skill.

This book describes the field of fractions, percentages, decimals and proportions. It shows the relations between these topics, and how they can be taught in a way that emphasizes these relations.

This concise book covers many basic topics on ratios and percents, including equivalent ratios, proportions, scale drawings, rates, and percent change. Readers will learn to find sales tax, sale prices, interest, and tips. They'll read this book from beginning to end, or it use it to review a specific topic.