Education news. University of the West Indies alumni Penny Carballo-Smith and Natalya Silcott announce the publication of their new ebook:
Available on Amazon.co.uk for £4.07 or Amazon.com for $6.55. (May be read on laptops, iPads and smartphones by downloading a FREE Amazon kindle app.)
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Why this book?
All over the world, parents and teachers are pushing to raise aspirations and achievement levels in Maths. Why? In our technologically advanced, 21st century world, Maths is considered a gateway to most well paid jobs.
So what happens if children do not have parents nor expert teachers who can help? What about the thousands of Maths students, who don’t like Maths, find it difficult and feel they simply do not have a “brain” for Maths? And is all of this exhausting and expensive after school Maths tuition really necessary?
The fact is, many struggling Maths students in the UK and around the world are now learning how to change their mindsets and to teach themselves to excel – without expensive tutors. This short and simple guide sheds light on what they do and how they do it. It also provides links to FREE high quality resources and world class Maths instruction helping students world over to excel.
Though primarily targeted at 11 – 18 year olds in the UK, this ebook will help to change mindsets and raise achievements levels of 11 – 18 year olds everywhere.
About the authors
Penny Carballo-Smith is the executive director of Future Think, a UK based social enterprise equipping marginalised communities for well paid 21st century jobs – see FUTURE THINK
What we do We help marginalised communities to succeed in the fast changing 21st century global marketplace.
Natalya Silcott specialises in post-16 mathematics teaching at Harrow School, one of the UK’s leading independent schools. She is also an examiner and paper reviewer for two major exam boards in the UK. Natalya Silcott
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Excellent Resource 13 Sep 2014
By Paul C
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I wish I had read this on my first day of year 7, I think the final outcome would have been very different.
Penny and Natalya beautifully demonstrate the importance of having a growth mindset in Maths. The book is highly assessable, highly relevant and highly practical; jammed pack with good ideas and available resources.
I think every youth worker, teacher and parent should work through this book with their young people.
Thanks for this Mathematical RESCUE!! 15 Sep 2014
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Well I never thought anyone could do it………really write something that Parents could truly identify with and actually achieve.
I knew I wanted this but did not know how to express my need…..thanks for answering and resolving my dilemma in this simple easy to read e-book. I just simply love it and I am definitely going to use this with my kids and share it with other students and their parents. Thanks again
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This is a great book for parents 9 Sep 2014
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This is a great book for parents, educators and students! It says what many people are afraid to say about the teaching of Maths in the UK. But it goes beyond that to offer solid advice, practical tips and valuable encouragement. Well done!!
fantastic resource 9 Sep 2014
By kwasi opoku
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Brilliant resource. What an amazing amount of resources in a single book. As a parent I love the idea of being able to see the bigger picture. Looking forward to introducing my children to this amazing book.
