General

This 98-page book, edited by Jean Gear, Jayne Johnston and Barry Kissane consists of various reflections associated with the National Professional Development Program (NPDP) mathematics project conducted in Western Australian schools over 1995 and 1996. The project was a collaboration between The Mathematical Association of Western Australia (Inc.), Education Department of Western Australia, Catholic Education Office, Curtin University of Technology, Edith Cowan University and Murdoch University. The fourteen chapters of this timely book will help mathematics teachers, both primary and secondary, to understand better the significance of the Student Outcome Statements for curriculum development and classroom practice.

98 pp. Written by Jean Gear et al.

Price: $5.50 each

This 31-page book, edited by Paul Swan contains a selection of the best activities and puzzles from the popular Year 8 magazine Math Math World. The book is produced as a set of blackline masters with photocopying permission. This excellent resource can be used for major activities or just to fill in some spaces in lessons. There is a wide variety of different types of puzzles.

31 pp. Written by Dr Paul Swan

Price: $5.50 each

Practical handbook for teachers of algebra. Identifies major mis-conceptions held by students in algebra, provides diagnostic tests and suitable teaching methods [diagnostic (conflict) teaching] to overcome the misconceptions.

139 pp. Written by Dr Thelma Perso

Price: Indiv. $14.85; Instit $16.85; RRP $19.80