The Perfect Maths Lesson

by Ian Loynd

The Perfect Maths Lesson recognizes that teaching is hard and that, although no teacher is perfect, their lessons can be. Drawing on his experience as a secondary maths teacher and assistant head teacher, Ian Loynd provides practical ideas and common-sense methods that can help every teacher to be outstanding, with the main focus on independent learning. The lessons supplied offer a great mix of activities where the responsibility is placed on the pupils learning and progressing, rather than the teacher leading all the time. In addition, it shows how to use Assessment for Learning approaches to check progress rather than continued summative strategies. It concludes with a useful checklist ensuring that teachers are able to deliver perfect math lessons, which are relevant for teachers at all stages of education. Key subjects Relationships for learning and emotional wisdom Engaging learners and sparking creativity Challenging learners and 'failing better' Independent learners and student leadership Assessment of, for and as learning.

Genres: Nonfiction, Education

128 pages, Hardcover

First published June 26, 2014

Reviews

[Andrew Barnes · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the read mainly for the examples and the tips. The only quarm I have is that it feels slightly more like a textbook than I'd like.

[Paulo · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short book with a handful of ideas for maths teaching. Ideas to engage and challenge learners, to do independent learning and for assessment.

Title does not deceive: it targets the flawless lesson, and therefore it is idyllic and even a bit naïve. But here you have some good ideas to implement in your classroom. From general behaviours to more specific activities. It is a good read especially if you are a beginning teacher, since there are some issues we often learn from experience.

Anyway it is a book intended for teachers of the last primary / first secondary years, but much less adequate for last secondary years.

[MrBReads · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am a Primary School TA at present with plans to train as a teacher. I enjoyed this book for what it was and will return to and take things away from it, but I found myself once again frustrated by the very heavy leaning towards Secondary Schools. I would have no problem with that if it was made clear before purchasing that this would be the case! I gave it a go based on the endorsements by Primary professionals and can't help but feel this was deliberately decptive. As I said there are things I will take away but I can't give the book any more than a 3 rating.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good ideas for maths teaching. Utilises assessment for learning and Dweck's growth mindset materials and applies them to the maths classroom.

[Trever · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is good, just not the best.

I like the lesson layout, but I wish it gave more ideas on implementing this lesson instead of focusing on the layout too specifically.