Making Every Maths Lesson Count: Six Principles to Support Great Maths Teaching (Making Every Lesson Count series)

Making Every Maths Lesson Count (MEMLC) is an excellent book. I started teaching Maths back in 2008, so despite my years of experience, this book had some new and thought-provoking sections for me. (It also detailed quite a few things that I already do, which I found reassuring!)Over the last couple of years, there have been several new books on teaching in general and teaching Maths in particular. One of the ways that MEMLC stands out is because of its sheer user-friendliness. It's a short and sweet book. Its content is presented in a digestible manner and it's always clear how you might apply any ideas from the book in your classroom. The reflections at the end of each chapter really help this. Note, however, that MEMLC is not just a "lightweight" book; there are references at the end of each chapter, should you wish to find out more.All in all, a worthwhile read - whether you're a new or experienced teacher.

Quite simply a must have for ALL maths teachers.This book is both simple and detailed enough, with practical examples, I could use the principles from day 1.I've had 15 years of successful maths teaching (is that even measurable!?), yet I found the book useful to my every day teaching as well as thought provoking.It really is a must read for EVERY maths teacher. Even the most successful/experienced will find this book useful. It could completely change or simply tweak many areas of your teaching for the better.Not only will your students benefit, but your thinking will be some much clearer and your headspace will be freed up - mine certainly is.I frequently use/borrow/steal ideas from this book when facilitating CPD for staff (new teachers eight up to very experienced ones).I can't recommend this book enough. Absolutely brilliant.

This is a brilliant book in the “Making Every Lesson Count” range. I read the original in the series a couple of years ago and wished there was a maths specific one - well this is it and ‪@MccreaEmma‬ has done a great job!The book helpfully follows the principles developed across the series. I found the chapter on questioning especially helpful and have used this in my own practice and with running CPD sessions with other teachers.It is packed full of ideas to shape and sharpen practice in the classroom, and the author writes in an engaging and readable style. I think any teacher of any year’s experience would benefit. I certainly have and I’ve been teaching for 24 years (at the time of writing).

All of the reviews before me have given 5 stars - and there are loads of reasons why! (plus I will be disappointed if any future reviews don't give 5 also!)Why? Because this book is concise, easy to read (I am an awful reader, by the way!) and gives loads of practical ideas that can be used in the classroom. I work in teacher education, and this is the first book I am telling my trainees to get. I'm intending to tailor my next year's course to be more aligned with this book's content as it summarises and uses such a wide range of useful articles and books - ridiculously useful!

Having moved to teach GCSE maths resits in FE this academic year, I have bought a number of books to help develop my maths teaching. This one has been, by far, the most useful. The research is there but interweaved with practical ideas of how to put it into practice. It is also easy to read as well as pick up and put downable between teaching. There is so much I want to take from this to use in my teaching and I’m excited about trying the ideas.From the moment I flicked through I was telling colleagues about various little gems we should try.

This is really is a fabulous book that every maths teacher should read. It explains in a clear and easy-to-read way how the latest research into learning and cognitive science influences lesson planning. What’s particularly refreshing about this book is that it’s more than just theory- it gives concrete examples and directs you towards finding specific high quality resources. My list of “go-to” websites when planning lessons had some real treasures added to it after reading this book. If your maths colleagues are reluctant to embrace the latest educational research this book would be a lovely way in.

I’ve read a few maths teaching books and there are a lot of good ones out there, but this is the best. Short because I prefer puzzles to reading, full of practical ideas that I either know will work from my own 32 years of experience or I know I need to try out in my class. All in 155 pages. I may just keep it on my desk or in my bag to dip into and remind me of what’s good maths teaching practice. The final quote to remember that “if you try to catch five rabbits, you catch none” is a relief to all of us.

I've read a lot of Maths books in the last 27 years, and I rate this as one of the best. In an easy to read format, Emma explains some easy to implement strategies that have great impact in the classroom. Strategies that work and have a good research based background.I've bought a copy for all the Maths staff in my school and have been advising others to do the same.Straight forward, clear advice to improve Mathematics teaching.... it needs more stars than I'm allowed to give.

Emma absolutely delivers by starting her Introduction with "Teaching maths is not easy," and then guiding us through implementing approachable and impactful strategies in Making Every Maths Lesson Count. A rare cut-to-the-chase book that every new and experienced teacher should read.