Meeting the needs of your most able pupils in maths
By: Jenny Piggott and Lynne McClure
Contributors: McClure, Lynne, 1952-
Series: Meeting the needs of your most able pupils; Meeting the needs of your most able pupils
Publisher: David Fulton
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780203935385
Subjects: Study and teaching (Secondary); Gifted children; Special education; Education (Secondary); Mathematics
Description: "Meeting the Needs of Your Most Able Pupils in Maths" provides specific guidance on: recognizing high ability and multiple intelligences planning; differentiation and extension/enrichment in maths; teacher questioning skills; support for more able pupils with learning difficulties (dyslexics, ADHD, sensory impairment); homework recording; and, assessment beyond the classroom. It includes visits, residentials, competitions, summer schools, masterclasses, links with universities, businesses and other organizations. The book features comprehensive appendices and an accompanying CD with: useful contacts and resources, lesson plans, liaison sheets for teaching assistants, homework activities and monitoring sheets. This book is highly recommended for secondary teachers, subject heads of departments, gifted and talented co-ordinators, SENCos and LEA advisers.
Notes: Includes CD-ROM.
Table of contents: title: Foreword; Introduction; The National Picture; Departmental Policy and Approach; Recognising High Ability or Potential; Classroom Provision; Supporting the Learning of More Able Pupils; Beyond the Classroom; Appendices; References.