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Introduction |
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1 Planning mathematics lessons |
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The process of constructing a lesson plan |
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Planning for effective starters and plenaries |
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Planning for differentiation |
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Interrogating, evaluating and improving your plan |
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2 Practical Assessment for Learning |
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The principles of Assessment for Learning |
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How to match your teaching to what your pupils need to learn |
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How your pupils can recognise success |
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3 Using ICT safely and effectively |
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Classroom management when using ICT |
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4 ICT from the front of the class |
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Using ICT at the front of the classroom |
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Encouraging participation and exploration |
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Using presentation software effectively |
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Online resources and using the internet as a resource |
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Preparing for pupil-led ICT |
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Different ways of using pupil-led ICT |
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Pupils learning from feedback and observing patterns |
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Virtual manipulatives and dynamic images |
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Seeing connections and using real-life data |
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Facilitating personal learning |
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6 Working collaboratively |
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The advantages and practicalities of working collaboratively |
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The types of activity that are suitable |
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How to make choices about the size and structure of groups |
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7 Discussion and communication |
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Developing communication and mathematical thinking |
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How whole-class discussions can be initiated |
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Creating an environment for discussion |
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Using real world communication |
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8 Enquiry as a vehicle for teaching and learning mathematics |
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Using enquiry as part of teaching mathematics |
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The importance of an accessible start |
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How enquiry enables pupils to work independently and collaboratively |
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Zero preparation fun and games |
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Taking mathematics outside |
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10 Promoting a positive learning environment |
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Mindsets and their effect on learning |
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Bringing your classroom ALIVE |
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Teaching so that your lessons are accessible, linked, inclusive, valuable and engaging |
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11 Developing subject knowledge |
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Developing your subject knowledge |
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Extending `deeper' using external sources and historical and cross-cultural roots |
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`Higher' by challenging your mathematical thinking |
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`Wider' to engage and interest your pupils |
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12 Action research -- systematic reflective action to improve practice |
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Action research as a means of solving problems encountered in teaching |
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Action research methodology |
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Putting the ideas of action research into practice to aid professional development |
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Bibliography |
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Websites |
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Index |
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