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Nick Pratts book looks in detail at the real meaning of teaching mathematics interactively in primary schools Each section is set clearly within a context, is linked by key ideas – the important bits tthink about – and is summarised tgive a succinct close tthe chapters content and thinking It is a book that the reader will definitely find useful and thought provoking It certainly made me consider how small changes and a wider variety of approaches in the classroom can make big changes in childrens learning and understanding of mathematical concepts - Mike Eatwell, Primary Maths Advisor, Bristol LEA Using a whole-class, interactive approach tteaching mathematics is a key feature of the National Numeracy Strategy (NNS), and this book looks at not only what works but alswhy things work Teachers will be able tunderstand why and how the various teaching strategies they are using in their classrooms have a positive effect on childrens learning The book covers: how tengage in meaningful reflective practice that will improve your lessons how tuse whiteboards making mathematical meaning through talk getting the whole class interacting thinking, talking and acting mathematically teaching number - starting points teaching shape and space - starting points developing your interactive teaching a glossary of terms It is aimed at both practising and trainee teachers, and offers clear subject guidance as well as an explanation of a key part of the NNS It supports both individuals and mathematics subject leaders delivering INSET ttheir colleagues