Very Special Maths Practical guidance for the teaching of mathematics in special schools

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Mathematics for Children with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties   This is the first book by Les Staves of Very Special Maths. It complements the training courses and provides a readily accessible reference work for the main elements of Very Special Maths consultancy areas. The book was published by David Fulton Press has been very well received -- both by the critics and the teaching profession. The first print run sold out in seven months. The Times Educational Supplement carried a review of this book. Synopsis Of all the curriculum subjects, mathematics can sometimes cause the most concern for teachers of children with severe and profound learning difficulties. The book also covers a wide range of approaches to teaching and learning and demonstrates how mathematics can be related to personal and social development, communication and thinking skills. This book: offers practical advice on how to develop the mathematical abilities of these children; explains how children develop early mathemetical concepts; describes the foundation elements of teaching mathematics that the National Curriculum and National Numeracy Strategy does not cover in detail; provides help on planning appropriate lessons and guidance on including pupils within the approaches of the National Numeracy Strategy; and gives guidance on creating a continuum of assessment and recording that can cover the wide range of abilities of pupils in special schools, and can support individual target setting. Written with the non-specialist in mind and including plenty of practical examples, it should be useful for teachers in mainstream and special schools, as well as learning support assistants. Early years practitioners and teachers in training may find the book useful for its descriptions of how children acquire their foundation of early mathematics and numeracy skills. To order a signed copy of this book direct from the author for just £18 + £2 P&P including delivery -- please email: Les@VerySpecialMaths.co.uk - or use the form on the Contact Page. Alternatively click the book title link on the right to order this book from the Amazon Bookstore.