This second edition has been fully updated in light of the latest research and major changes in the field including new curricula, changes in assessment systems, developments in ICTand educational software, the greater emphasis placed on dialogic and interactive teaching approaches, and the revised standards for qualified teacher and introduction of teaching as a masters level profession.

With two brand new chapters on dialogic teaching and advanced lesson planning, key topics covered include:

• Insights into successful teaching strategies for numeracy
• An understanding of different approaches to the teaching of mathematical thinking
• Strategies for dealing with children's misconceptions in mathematics
• An understanding of how to use ICT to enhance the teaching of mathematics
• Knowledge of effective methods for managing and controlling classes

By relating current initiatives to research findings and showing how these impact on classroom practice Becoming a Successful Teacher of Mathematics is an essential read for students on ITT courses, in-service maths teachers and providers of pre-service and in-service training.