Description

A student who is not grasping the basic ideas needs to be taken back to the point where his understanding initially broke down and to review the basics by using methods that are multi-sensory, concrete and practical.

  • Describes how to fill the gaps in understanding and knowledge for secondary pupils who are not coping with the exam curriculum
  • Looks at the understanding of number, the acquisition of skills, the language of Maths and the demands of the curriculum
  • Promotes VARIOUS strategies for learning – Visualise, Associate, Repeat, Interest, Organise, Understand, Share
  • Check basic knowledge is secure. Explores “What is the problem”, suggests “where to start” and advises “Where to go next”

This book is intended for use with students who are not coping well in Secondary School, because they have gaps in their understanding and knowledge that make them unable to access the teaching.