Book Details
Mathematics Around Us
John Blackwood
| Price: | £12.99 |
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| Publication Date: | 26 Jan 2006 |
| Availability: | Available to buy |
| Format: | paperback | Extent: | 128 pages |
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| Size: | 234 x 156 mm | ISBN: | 9780863155383 |
| Publisher: | Floris Books | Subject: | Waldorf Teacher Resources |
| Series: | Waldorf Education Resources | Illustrations: | 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
| £12.99 | Available to buy |
