How would you teach the concept of odd and even numbers to a child?What is the probability of throwing a three on a six-sided die?How could you help a child who is confusing ratio and proportion?By seamlessly combining subject knowledge and pedagogy, the second edition of Understanding and Teaching Primary Mathematics will not only build your own confidence in mathematics, but also equip you with the curriculum understanding and pedagogical know-how to excel at teaching maths to children of any age.Written in a clear and accessible way, the book guides you through the fundamental ideas which are at the heart of teaching and learning maths, with special focus on observation and assessment of primary and early years children.Hallmark featuresLinks to the classroom and research are provided throughout to help you relate educational theory to your own teaching practice.Portfolio and audit tasks allow you to assess your own subject knowledge and build up a portfolio of evidence to gain Qual