As with much in life the term "investigative", when used to describe an approach to teaching and learning, can have many interpretations. Some might consider that the term "investigations" is somehow "mired in the past", others might consider "investigations" to be a "credo" that sustains their own mathematics teaching and learning. With…

Geometer Sketchpad is far from a new innovation, but its potential in the classroom is probably still understated. The application described here can be replicated in any classroom, and the impact on learning is likely to be significant. The experiences documented are "real", and show how a software package can enhance an area of the mathematics…

In this article, the author concludes her article on encouraging co-operative talk in mathematics lessons. In order to assess the impact of "professor points" on the class, the author taped a session between a small group. In this discussion the children are clearly not only exploring the maths problem, but also the nature of co-operative talk.…

Over the past three years this author has spent a good deal of time in primary classrooms, working with teachers on problem solving approaches to the teaching and learning of mathematics. He has also worked part-time on an initial teacher training course and an NCETM/Yorkshire Forward funded project entitled "Inspiring Mathematics Champions". Thus…

Presents reflections on experiences in teaching mathematics class, especially what to teach and how to teach it. (ASK)

A description is given of a teacher's technique for teaching mathematics to mixed-ability groups. Examples from two lessons are given. (MK)

Examined is the teaching of mathematics for six to eight year olds in one classroom in Denmark. Examination is made of the textbook; discussion; activities; workcards; supplementary exercises; topic work; and games. Evaluation is designed to help students improve. (MP)

Some attempts to create situations where students work enthusiastically at mathematics are reviewed. Many approaches and items that could be used to generate pupil enthusiasm are presented. (MP)