This textbook, designed to meet the needs of foundation degree students, provides an accessible overview of the teaching assistant's role, incorporating practical tasks that will challenge students and improve their day-to-day practice.

* The Heinemann Mathematics scheme has been developed by the authors of the primary course SPMG, with the aim of building on established strengths to provide a structured development of children's mathematical knowledge and skills within the revised curricula.

The "Heinemann Mathematics" scheme has been developed by the authors of the primary course "SPMG", with the aim of building on established strengths to provide a structured development of children's mathematical knowledge and skills within the revised curricula.

* The Heinemann Mathematics scheme has been developed by the authors of the primary course SPMG, with the aim of building on established strengths to provide a structured development of children's mathematical knowledge and skills within the revised curricula.

Written in response to the new ITT NC requirements for student teachers Comprehensive guide covering all aspects of primary teacher training relating to mathematics and the Standards required to reach qualified teacher status A strong and adoptable series for all ITT courses Informs teachers of exactly what they need to know to teach the subject and provides further information in continuing professional development issues There is increasing pressure on student teachers to develop their subject classroom competence in a short space of time - this should help relieve the burden Part of the successful Meeting the Standards Series which students on BEd and PGCE courses and teachers will already be familiar with Includes a chapter dealing with the transition from teacher training to being a Newly Qualified Teacher.

This invaluable coursebook is designed for all trainees working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Covering the essential skills of planning, monitoring and assessment and class management, it relates these specifically to primary mathematics. Separate sections examine management of mathematics learning and progression and misconceptions in mathematics topics. The text is structured around the current curriculum and incorporates the Primary National Strategy. Content is linked to the 2007 QTS Standards. This fourth edition makes links with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

This resource provides teachers with complete coverage of the National Curriculum for maths Key Stage 1, and is compliant with the National Numeracy Strategy (NNS). The material is directly linked to separate copiable pupil activity sheets.