Book Details

Mathematics Around Us

Mathematics Around Us

John Blackwood

Price: £12.99
Publication Date: 26 Jan 2006
Availability: Available to buy
Add to Shopping Basket
Format:paperbackExtent:128 pages
Size:234 x 156 mmISBN:9780863155383
Publisher:Floris BooksSubject:Waldorf Teacher Resources
Series:Waldorf Education ResourcesIllustrations:60 colour illustrations and diagrams

A teachers' book for maths covering 'Mathematics in Nature', and 'Pythagoras and Numbers'. Full colour throughout.

A resource for Steiner-Waldorf teachers for maths for Class 7 (age 12-13).

Reviews

'The book is a fine example of how a teacher can stimulate interest in his pupils. It is clear that [the children] have much enjoyed what they have learnt.'
Ron Jarman, Archetype: Science Group of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain newsletter, March 2006

'A treasure trove of ideas for class teachers with additional tasks for gifted students. Impressive presentation … which can inspire experienced and new teachers alike.'
-- Hella Kettnaker, Erziehungskunst, June 2007

About the Author(s)

John Blackwood worked in mechanical engineering design for nearly 30 years and was inspired by Lawrence Edwards' work with plant geometry. He became a teacher at the Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School in Sydney, Australia. There he designed a maths course for classes 11 and 12 which was adopted by the school board of New South Wales. He lives near Sydney.

Of Further Interest

The companion volume to this book, for Class 8 (age 13-14), is also available:
Mathematics In Space and Time by John Blackwood

Add to Shopping Basket