Download or read book Learning Mathematics written by Anthony Orton and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Why do some students achieve more than others? • Do we have to wait until pupils are "ready"? • Can children discover math for themselves? • Does language interfere with the learning of math? This classic text, written from the viewpoint of the math teacher, provides answers to these and many more questions. Each chapter explores a particular issue that illustrates the interaction between theory and practice. New chapters have been included on cognition, pattern, and ICT.