Nick Pratts book looks in detail at the real meaning of teaching mathematics interactively in primary schools. Each section is set clearly within a context, is linked by key ideas O the important bits to think about O and is summarised to give a succinct close to the chapters content and thinking. It is a book that the reader will definitely find useful and thought provoking. It certainly made me consider how small changes and a wider variety of approaches in the classroom can make big changes in childrens learning and understanding of mathematical concepts - Mike Eatwell, Primary Maths Advisor, Bristol LEAUsing a whole-class, interactive approach to teaching mathematics is a key feature of the National Numeracy Strategy (NNS), and this book looks at not only what works but also why things work. Teachers will be able to understand why and how the various teaching strategies they are using in their classrooms have a positive effect on childrens learning. The book covers:how to engage in meaningful reflective practice that will improve your lessonshow to use whiteboardsmaking mathematical meaning through talk getting the whole class interactingthinking, talking and acting mathematicallyteaching number - starting points teaching shape and space - starting points developing your interactive teachinga glossary of termsIt is aimed at both practising and trainee teachers, and offers clear subject guidance as well as an explanation of a key part of the NNS. It supports both individuals and mathematics subject leaders delivering INSET to their colleagues.