This popular text is used in teaching theory and practice for primary mathematics in the UK. Covering the key skills of planning, monitoring, assessment, and class management, the book relates these specifically to primary mathematics. The fifth edition includes new features, making specific links to the UK's Every Child Matters and outlining how information and communication technology can be embedded into the teaching of primary mathematics. This text is an indispensable guide for primary trainees on the theory and practice required for effective and creative mathematics teaching. It includes features and activities to help the reader make essential links between theory and practice.