Introduction
Chapter 1: Understanding thinking: mental models and why they are relevant to classrooms
Chapter 2: The functions of thinking
Chapter 3: Ways to problem solve and investigate: scaffolds and structures
Chapter 4: Number strings
Chapter 5: Squaring up to the problem
Chapter 6: Rich tasks and big questions
Chapter 7: Changing times
Chapter 8: Problem solving and investigating
Appendix 1: Assessment strategy for PGCE student teachers
Appendix 2: 4R approach to collaboration
Appendix 3: Teacher's note for squaring up to the problem
Christine Edwards-Leis is Senior Lecturer in Primary Mathematics at
St Mary’s University, Twickenham, UK. Previously she was lecturer
and researcher at University of South Australia, Australia. Her
research interests are Mental Model Theory and how children use
problem-solving strategies in mathematics and design and
technology.
Debbie Robinson is Head of Primary Mathematics and Senior Lecturer
in Primary Mathematics at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, UK. She
has extensive experience as both classroom teacher and advisory
teacher in both primary and secondary schools. She provided INSET
for qualified teachers for BEAM Publications and Education
Authorities and her research interests are the use of practical
activities, contexts and images to engage learners in mathematics.
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