More Trouble with Maths
A Complete Manual to Identifying and Diagnosing Mathematical Difficulties
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:9th Apr '20
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£135.00(9780367862152)
Now in an updated third edition, this invaluable resource takes a practical and accessible approach to identifying and diagnosing many of the factors that contribute to mathematical learning difficulties and dyscalculia. Using a combination of formative and summative approaches, it provides a range of norm-referenced, standardised tests and diagnostic activities, each designed to reveal common error patterns and misconceptions in order to form a basis for intervention. Revised to reflect developments in the understanding of learning difficulties in mathematics, the book gives a diagnostic overview of a range of challenges to mathematical learning, including difficulties in grasping and retaining facts, problems with mathematics vocabulary and maths anxiety.
Key features of this book include:
- Photocopiable tests and activities designed to be presented in a low-stress way
- Guidance on the interpretation of data, allowing diagnosis and assessment to become integrated into everyday teaching
- Sample reports, showing the diagnostic tests in practice
Drawing on tried and tested methods, as well as the author’s extensive experience and expertise, this book is written in an engaging and user-friendly style. It is a vital resource for anyone who wants to accurately identify the depth and nature of mathematical learning difficulties and dyscalculia.
The tests and checklists contained in More Trouble with Maths: a complete manual to identifying and diagnosing mathematical difficulties (2nd Edition) (2017) have been approved by the SpLD Test Evaluation Committee for inclusion in both its Pre-16 and Post-16 List of Suitable Tests for the Assessment of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Steve Chinn in this latest book ‘More Trouble with Maths’ has yet again achieved another major milestone by conveying a positive and informative message to all practitioners – yes – Maths challenges - whatever the barriers, can be overcome! In this book Steve Chinn shows exactly how this can be done. Every aspect is comprehensively covered with practical and sound evidence-based approaches. Steve, yet again, shows why he is the number 1 author in Maths!
The book describes a range of diagnostic procedures that covers all the barriers that can be experienced from sequencing to memory issues. Steve is also well known for his consideration of the individual child and it is no surprise that chapter 4 focusses on exactly that, getting to know the learner. There are also detailed chapters on dealing with memory difficulties, anxiety and emotions and developing teaching and learning approaches. The appendix also contains very useful pro-forma’s on observation and assessment.
Without any doubt this book is an essential reference for all practitioners and a ‘must buy’ for every school!
Dr. Gavin Reid, Independent Practitioner Psychologist and author
What a book! Understanding, assessing and addressing maths challenges is a real concern for so many involved in the education of children and young people. Many adults remain anxious about their ability to cope with maths, and as a result, this stymies their efforts to help those in their care overcome their difficulties. Maths is a really important subject; we know that when issues remain unaddressed and / or the subject is inappropriately taught, maths failure can detrimentally affect life chances.
This text, with the tests and diagnostic activities it contains, explains complex issues in an accessible and enlightening way, useful for those who understand maths and who want to know more – and those who need help and guidance to do so. This book will help both staff and learners to achieve. Thank you Steve … You have done it again!
Dr. Lindsay Peer CBE, Educational Psychologist, Peer Gordon Associates
ISBN: 9780367862169
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 580g
216 pages
3rd edition