A Compendium Of Mathematical Methods: A handbook for school teachers

by Joanne Morgan

Overview

Joanne Morgan's fascinating and practical book presents a selection of mathematical methods for twenty topics in the secondary maths curriculum. Some of the methods featured are used widely in schools around the world, others are only used in a small number of countries. Some have been in use for generations and others have fallen out of fashion.Some of the very best maths teachers are those who take the time to research their subject in greater depth. Exploring new methods can help us make sense of things, even if we choose not to teach those methods. Read this book with an open mind and willingness to learn!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781912906604
Publisher:	Hodder Education Group
Publication date:	02/04/2020
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Jo Morgan is a maths teacher and Assistant Principal at a comprehensive secondary school in South London. She studied Statistics at UniversityCollege 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.

Table of Contents

Frequently Asked Questions 7

Chapter 1 Subtraction 9

Chapter 2 Multiplication 37

Chapter 3 Decimal Multiplication 77

Chapter 4 Division 91

Chapter 5 Fraction Division 123

Chapter 6 Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple 137

Chapter 7 Reverse Percentages 161

Chapter 8 Two-Step Linear Equations 171

Chapter 9 Linear Simultaneous Equations 183

Chapter 10 Expanding Double Brackets 201

Chapter 11 Factorising Non-Monic Quadratics 213

Chapter 12 Linear Sequences 239

Chapter 13 Quadratic Sequences 249

Chapter 14 Equations of Linear Graphs 265

Chapter 15 Quadratic Inequalities 277

Chapter 16 Vertex of a Quadratic 291

Chapter 17 Simplifying Surds 301

Chapter 18 Angles in Polygons 305

Chapter 19 Polynomial Division 315

Postface 341

Recommended reading 343

Acknowledgements 344