Build it, Say it Write it - Understanding the Concepts of Perimeter and Area using Manipulatives

A pleasure to present my latest book - written with colleague Alison Borthwick. 

Rich tasks suitable for KS1 - KS3 and all using manipulatives to secure ideas.

Available from ATM Association of Teachers of Mathematics.  https://bit.ly/buildsaywrite

Reviews

We are absolutely delighted with these reviews from colleagues in Mathematics Education

"Any teacher, primary or secondary, who has taught perimeter and area will know the challenges that these concepts present to pupils. Pip and Alison bring a wealth of experience together here to offer a collection of original tasks that address those challenges. With a strong focus providing a range of representations, and the connections between them, there is something here that I'm sure would not only enhance the teaching of perimeter and area, but more importantly, also engage pupils in problem solving and reasoning and so deepen their understanding of these core concepts."

(Mike Askew, Professor of Mathematics Education)

“This book presents a range of focused tasks that will support the teaching of perimeter and area across several Key Stages. The use of concrete and pictorial representations to illustrate key mathematical ideas and operations provide a clear and coherent guide for early career and experienced teachers.

The approach taken for each task provides opportunities for students to develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and relationships, rather than following fixed processes that often only lead to answers.

The suggested sequences of ‘build it’, ‘say it’ and ‘write it’ allows students to engage in learning in multiple ways: from the practical manipulation of materials; to being able to articulate and make sense of mathematical understandings; and to record thinking using symbolic and written explanations.

Drawing on their years of experience of working in mathematics classrooms, the authors have developed a series of rich measurement tasks so that teachers can confidently and effectively implement them to support student learning.”

(Dr Karen Skilling, Lecturer at the Department of Education, University of Oxford)

“There appears to be very little written on the learning and teaching of measurement that is of practical value and this is a lovely book full of rich tasks to use with students from KS1 into KS3 to deepen their understandings of perimeter and area, with valuable links to geometry and number. The authors’ ‘Build it, Say it, Write it’ approach is brought alive on these pages, emphasising the interrelation between using manipulatives, talk and recording for all ages of learner.”

(Dr Helen J Williams, Primary & Early Years Mathematics Consultant)

“This volume provides a carefully thought through narrative of concept development for perimeter and area. It provides opportunities for pupils to explore their understanding using manipulatives, talk and recording their thinking. I recommend it to all teachers of mathematics.”

(Geoff Wake, Professor of Mathematics Education, School of Education, University of Nottingham)