A Compendium of Mathematical Methods: A Handbook for School Teachers - by Joanne Morgan (Paperback)

About the Book

Brings together over one hundred different approaches from classrooms worldwide, exposing mathematicians to methods that they've never before encountered.

Book Synopsis

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!

About the Author

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