Creative Teaching

Creative Teaching is not only for the arts: this unique and stimulating book shows how mathematics and mathematics teaching can be creative, exciting and enjoyable. Offering teachers a dynamic and different perspective on mathematics, it enables them to see and teach in creative ways that will develop their pupil’s mathematical thinking potential. The book:



supports the government’s Primary Strategy "Excellence and Enjoyment"
covers both primary and early years range
includes issues for reflection, discussion points and case studies
addresses new teacher training modules on creativity and maths


Aimed at primary and early years trainee teachers, NQTs and experienced teachers, this is a timely publication for teachers and schools seeking to broaden their maths curriculum, making it more creative and appealing to young minds.

Mary Briggs is Director of Primary and Early Years PGCE courses at Warwick University, UK.
Sue Davis is Course Co-ordinator for the BA (QTS) in Primary Education at Warwick University, UK.

1. Introduction 2. Not Just a Tick or a Cross 3. Curriculum Constraints and Possibilities 4. Starting Points for Creative Teaching 5. The End of Death by Worksheet 6. Role Play 7. Stories 8. Writing about Mathematics 9. Simulations and Games 10. Visual Images and Display 11. Field Trips for Mathematics 12. The Sky's the Limit