Technology plays a crucial role in contemporary mathematics education. Teaching Secondary Mathematics covers major contemporary issues in mathematics education, as well as how to teach key mathematics concepts from the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics. It integrates digital resources via Cambridge HOTmaths (www.hotmaths.com.au), a popular, award-winning online tool with engaging multimedia that helps students and teachers learn and teach mathematical concepts. This book comes with a free twelve-month subscription to Cambridge HOTmaths. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field, and features learning outcomes, definitions of key terms and classroom activities - including HOTmaths activities and reflective questions. Teaching Secondary Mathematics is a valuable resource for pre-service teachers who wish to integrate contemporary technology into teaching key mathematical concepts and engage students in the learning of mathematics.
• Up to date with the Australian curriculum • Includes integration of HOTmaths technology
Contents
Preface; How to use HOTmaths with this book; Part I. Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching Mathematics: 1. Introduction: the learning and teaching of mathematics Michael Cavanagh; 2. Language and mathematics Linda Galligan; 3. Making mathematical connections Greg Hine; 4. Using technology in mathematics education Bruce White; 5. Inquiry-based learning Judy Anderson; 6. Gender, culture and diversity in the mathematics classroom Greg Hine; 7. Assessing mathematics learning Greg Hine; Part II. Learning and Teaching Key Mathematics Content: 8. Number and algebra Bing Ngu; 9. Measurement and geometry Greg Hine; 10. Statistics and probability Robyn Reaburn; 11. Functions: a unifying concept Colin Carmichael; 12. Calculus Robyn Reaburn; References.
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