Product reviews for Forty Pence Each or Two for a Pound

As a youngster in West London, I developed my enthusiasm for number by working on a fruit stall in Hammersmith market and talking with my grandmother who bet on a daily  basis on the horses with  the milkman, and  at the White City dog track on a Friday. How well I remember calling out “two pound a bob for bananas and three oranges a tanner!!  When I taught maths and  physical education in Worlds End Chelsea and in Ladbroke Grove, many of the pupils worked on the markets in North End Road and Portobello Road. Their skills with money were excellent but, they didn't like maths!!

It was a pleasure to read this excellent book by Danielle Bartram who demonstrates strategies to bring numeracy to life and making “maths matter” within all curriculum areas. The author shows  enthusiasm and practical skills in abundance to make skills in maths memorable, accessible and above all relevant to the work and personal lives of students at all levels. In common with my own experiences at an early age in the market, the text is packed with practical ideas which will empower learners' skills and confidence in their understanding and application of numeracy within their areas of learning and personal lives. Readers will find the sections on numeracy links, engagement, making connections and the marking guide particularly stimulating.  



This is an outstanding book for teachers and tutors in schools, colleges and work placed learning centres who are keen to motivate and promote and embed numeracy skills with the  large number of students who say “I can't do maths” and currently see numeracy as irrelevant within  their personal lives.