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A Compendium of Mathematical Methods: A Handbook for School Teachers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781912906604)
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xHow many different methods do you know to solve simultaneous equations? To multiply decimals? To find the nth term of a sequence? A Compendium of Mathematical Methods brings together over one hundred different approaches from classrooms all over the world, giving curious mathematicians the opportunity to explore fascinating methods that they've never before encountered. If you teach mathematics to any age group in any country, you are guaranteed to learn lots of new things from this delightful book. It will deepen your subject knowledge and enhance your teaching, whatever your existing level of expertise. It will inspire you to explore new approaches with your pupils and provide valuable guidance on explanations and misconceptions. Woven throughout this compendium are extracts from antiquated maths textbooks. We glimpse into the past to see what has changed, and we marvel at the curiosities we encounter. The following topics are featured: Subtraction; Multiplication; Decimal multiplication; Division; Fraction division; Highest common factor and lowest common multiple; Reverse percentages; Two-step linear equations; Linear simultaneous equations; Expanding double brackets; Factorizing non-monic quadratics; Linear sequences; Quadratic sequences; Equations of linear graphs; Quadratic inequalities; Vertex of a quadratic; Simplifying surds; Angles in polygons; Polynomial division
Author: Jo Morgan
ISBN-10: 1912906600
ISBN-13: 9781912906604
Publisher: John Catt Educational
Language: English
Published: 02/04/2020
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.90d
Author: Jo Morgan
ISBN-10: 1912906600
ISBN-13: 9781912906604
Publisher: John Catt Educational
Language: English
Published: 02/04/2020
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.90d
By Jo Morgan
xJo Morgan is a maths teacher and Assistant Principal at a comprehensive secondary school in South London. She studied Statistics at University College London and then embarked on a successful career as an analyst in banking before training to be a teacher her late 20s. She writes the award-winning website resourceaholic.com where she shares teaching ideas and resources with millions of visitors every year. Jo is a very active member of maths teaching communities, having a big presence on social media using Twitter handle @mathsjem. She regularly speaks at conferences, hosts events and appears on Mr Barton's podcast. Jo is an enthusiastic collector of antique maths textbooks and a proud Director of The Mathematical Association, which is the oldest subject association in the world. Jo and her husband Dan have two mini-mathematicians of their own - their wonderful daughters Madeleine and Henrietta.
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