View of Maths Education in the United Kingdom, A

Synopsis: Most UK schools follow the National Curriculum, and teachers are encouraged to decide on the methods they will use to present it. This programme shows a variety of teaching styles with teachers sometimes working with whole classes, somethimes with small groups. They work inside or outside the classroom and engage pupils in both practical work and discussion. Throughout, the learners are being encouraged to approach mathematics in a spirit of enquiry. The video focuses particularly on algebra and the learners range in age from 7 to 17.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 28 min.
Year of production: 1993
Availability: Sale; 1997 sale: £75.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Education; Mathematics
Keywords: mathematics teaching

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