Seriously Fun Maths : The complete guide to motivational mathematics

This is a book for all teachers that teach mathematics. In Seriously Fun Maths , Dr Laura Tuohilampi (Founder of Math Hunger and Maths for Humans) changes the narrative of mathematics education into something fascinating, intriguing and something that touches every human. Based on her cutting-edge research she challenges the outdated ways of motivating students around maths. Her ideas are important for all students, and the activities within this book cater for primary students to lower secondary, and her theories can also be used in senior schools. No matter your student's stage, Seriously Fun Maths will help you reflect on your skills of orchestrating mathematical discussions and problem-solving. You'll learn how to apply expectation free moments to increase your students' engagement, and get a grip on what's important – making mathematics a meaningful experience. In Seriously Fun Maths, Dr Laura Tuohilampi changes the narrative of mathematics education into something fascinating, intriguing and something that touches every human. Based on her cutting-edge research she challenges the outdated ways of motivating students around maths. This engaging book provides teachers with research, resources and activities to teach a lesson a month. The rich activities are accessible to young students and deep enough for secondary students. Even adults! This book will help mathematics educators reflect on their skills of orchestrating mathematical discussions and problem-solving. They will learn how to increase students' engagement in ways that reduce stress-inducing expectations around what a 'good' student in maths can and cannot do. Teachers will improve their grasp of what's important - making mathematics a meaningful experience. Everyone will have serious fun while learning maths! "This engaging book provides teachers with research, resources and activities to teach a lesson a month. The rich activities are accessible to young students and deep enough for secondary students.This book will help mathematics educators reflect on their skills of orchestrating mathematical discussions and problem-solving. They will learn how to increase students' engagement in ways that reduce stress-inducing expectations around what a 'good' student in maths can and cannot do. Teachers will improve their grasp of what's important - making mathematics a meaningful experience." -- Publisher description