Further reading

last updated:September 2005

What else might I enjoy reading?
Boaler, J. (1997) Experiencing school mathematics: teaching styles, sex and setting. Buckingham: Oxford University Press
 
Orton, A. & Frobisher, L. (1996) Insights into learning mathematics. London: Cassell
 
Cockcroft, W. H. (1982) Mathematics counts: report of the inquiry into the teaching of mathematics in schools. London: HSMO.
 
Boaler, J. (1997) 'Open and closed mathematics approaches: student experiences and understandings'. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 29 (1) pp. 41-62.
 
Lubienski, S.  (2000) 'Problem solving as a means towards mathematics for all: an exploratory look through the class lens'. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 31(4), pp.225-248.
 
Boaler, J. (1997) 'Setting, social class and the survival of the quickest'. British Educational Research Journal, 23 (5) pp. 575-595.
 
Straker, A. (1993) Talking points in mathematics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
 
Wiliam, D. and Bartholomew, H., (2001) The influence of ability-grouping practices on student achievement in mathematics. Paper presented at the 27th annual conference of the British Educational Research Association, University of Leeds, September 2001.
 
Barnes, D. (1992) 'The role of talking in learning'. In K. Norman (ed.) Thinking voices: the work of the National Oracy Project. London: Hodder and Stoughton
 
Boaler, J., (1997) 'When even the winners are losers: evaluating the experience of ‘top set’ students'. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 29 (2) pp. 165-182
 
Where can I find out more online?
You may also like to read our earlier RfT summary about effective teachers of numeracy at primary level:
Association for Teachers of Mathematics
www.atm.org.uk

DfES National Numeracy Strategy web pages
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/numeracy/ 
 
Mathematical Association
www.m-a.org.uk
 
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
Has links to the National Curriculum website and the National Numeracy Strategy, as well as many other resources for teachers and parents.
http://www.qcda.gov.uk/

You may like to read our earlier RfT about ability grouping in education.
http://www.gtce.org.uk/teachers/rft/group0504/

Related research

Researching effective CPD in mathematics education

www.ncetm.org.uk/enquiry/9251

Effective pedagogy in mathematics Best Evidence Synthesis:
www.educationcounts.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/7693/BES_Maths07_Complete.pdf