Engaging in Mathematics in the ClassroomSymbols and experiences\nAuthor(s): Alf Coles\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415733694, 978-0415733694\nSynopsis\nWhat comes first, class management or student engagement? How can the real world be used to engage learners? What is the role of technology in engaging students? And is understanding or exam success more engaging?\n\nIn the modern world, success in school mathematics can determine life chances. It is therefore vital to engage children and young people in learning mathematics. Engaging in Mathematics in the Classroom brings together the debates concerning mathematical engagement and draws on first-hand experience and key research to promote successful classroom practice. It considers what engagement looks like at different ages and the implications of this for the classroom. \n\nAccessibly written with examples of successful classroom practice, activities and .