How I wish I'd taught maths

Assessment Curriculum/subject related Literacy and numeracy Science/(STEM) Teaching/classroom practice Using education research
By Craig Barton
Publisher John Catt Educational
Published January 2018

Research Content

Barton's book explores an experienced and successful maths teacher's journey into the world of research and examines how best to use that research in the classroom to improve teaching and learning. He offers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and interventions including:

  • low-stakes quizzes
  • diagnostic questions
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  • purposeful practice
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  • self-explanations
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  • how to use memory and embed knowledge
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  • formative assessment.

Working examples aim to provide practical support to classroom teachers and help them make best use of evidence to improve teaching outcomes.

CPD Opportunities

Practical advice for maths teachers written by an experienced teacher of maths. Contains plenty of tips to improve teaching and learning and guides readers through the best research-informed practice.

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Craig Barton

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How I wish I'd taught maths
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Country of Origin UK
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Institute of Education
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