Error Patterns in Computation: A Semi Programmed Approach

This book by Ashlock shows the types of errors children make in written computation. Using examples of written computation, the text focuses on diagnosing and correcting errors in computation providing useful strategies specific to the error type.

Mental Math in the Primary Grades

This series by Hope and Reys suggests teaching strategies that promote the development of mental mathematical skills. The three books designed for primary and junior high school students include activities accompanied by black line masters for classroom use.

Young children reinvent arithmetic: implications of Piaget's theory

The texts by Kamii give theoretical foundations about the nature and acquisition of knowledge, from which implications for teaching mathematics are drawn. The text provides evidence about the harmful effects of conventional algorithms and the importance of social interaction in learning. Whatever your opinion on whether algorithms should be taught, the books provide many carefully designed classroom activities, problem solving and games.

Think Mathematically! How to teach mental maths in the primary classroom

This text by McIntosh, De Nardi and Swan has three sections on how to teach mental mathematics in the classroom. The first section discusses research findings supporting the need for mental maths as well as commenting on possible teaching programs. Section two provides 7 basic formats for whole class mental maths sessions, whilst section three includes a large number of support activities that are suited to group and and individual work.

Children's Number Learning

This book edited by Mulligan and Mitchelmore, is a collection of recent research and investigation into children's number learning in Australasia. Areas covered include the development of counting, numeration and place value, and computational processes and strategies with an emphasis on mental computation.

Estimation and Mental Computation

Estimation and Mental Computation is the 1986 year book of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The book consists of 27 articles covering the topics of teaching estimation and mental computation, varieties of estimation, teaching measurement estimation, testing these skills and research findings.

Being Numerate: What counts?

Willis' book discusses the meaning of being numerate and the need for numeracy skills in everyday life. With a focus on Australian education, the text is intended to provide a resource for teacher education on the issues central to the numeracy debate.

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