There is increasing emphasis on the importance of arithmetical skills and this text enables trainee primary teachers to build their own confidence in arithmetic to enhance their teaching of it. Focused on the teaching of arithmetic, the text covers all aspects including recall of number facts and the traditional pen and paper methods. Examples are included throughout to illustrate each arithmetical approach and there are opportunities for the reader to practise their own learning. Guidance on when and where to use the approaches to enhance children's learning are included and the text make essential links between theory and practice.

Teaching Calculation

by Richard English

Published 22 October 2013
Can you demonstrate a clear understanding of primary mathematics?
If you are training to be a primary school teacher you need to have, and demonstrate, a clear understanding of primary mathematics. This companion text to the popular Teaching Arithmetic in Primary Schools enables you to audit your knowledge, skills and understanding, making you more aware of the subject and the areas you need to develop further.
It includes:
  • self audits on all areas of calculations, supporting trainees to meet the Teachers' Standards
  • clear links to classroom practice, linking theory with practice
  • advice on next steps for further learning under each chapter
If you're a trainee primary school teacher, this resource, along with its companion title will provide you with all the guidance and support needed to develop your Primary Maths subject knowledge and teaching skills.

This book is part of the Transforming Primary QTS Series
This series reflects the new creative way schools are beginning to teach, taking a fresh approach to supporting trainees as they work towards primary QTS. Titles provide fully up to date resources focused on teaching a more integrated and inclusive curriculum, and texts draw out meaningful and explicit cross curricular links.