Books by Mike Ollerton

Suitable for mathematics teachers, this title offers practical advice on various aspects of the maths curriculum including developing an effective classroom culture, assessment and progressing mathematical concept development. It also includes advice on understanding the balance between teaching and learning mathematics.

This volume provides a guide for teachers wishing to eradicate underachievement and to ensure that all pupils, whatever their learning styles, backgrounds or abilities, benefit as fully as possible from their teaching.

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners._______________Teaching mathematics in the secondary school can be very demanding, especially with the extra pressure of 'no notice' Ofsted inspections. In this fully updated book Mike Ollerton offers strategies and activities for you to integrate into your everyday teaching to ensure your lessons are consistently outstanding and include all the mathematics skills secondary students need to study. Topics include algebra, fractions, geometry and measurement, as well as domino and dice games and an exciting study of Fibonacci. Many of the ideas start from a very simple concept that can be developed into more challenging mathematics, allowing you to differentiate your teaching to inspire, challenge and motivate every student in your class. The book includes step-by-step instructions, diagrams to exemplify the techniques and teaching tips for the best ways to put the activities into practice. Your biggest problem will be deciding which idea to use first!

Equips teachers with a number of strategies for improving pupils' mathematics and problem-solving skills in the classroom. This book attempts to show how active learning, equipment-based and surprise perspectives can bring mathematics alive. Offering tips and advice on various aspects of teaching mathematics, it is of interest to maths teachers.

This guide suggests different techniques teachers can use to deal with pupils. From the practical, looking at the impact school uniform has on a pupil's morale, to the fun games teachers can play to get children to develop their social skills, this book aims to be a help to every teacher.