Julia Smith is a National Teacher Trainer and author with a passion for helping teachers support reluctant and resit GCSE maths learners. She has written for Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, BBC Bitesize, and AQA, and is the creator of the widely adopted 5Rs Curriculum. With years of experience both in the classroom and in national education training, Julia combines practical insight with proven strategies to help teachers rebuild student confidence and engagement in maths. This book brings together her most effective approaches to making maths accessible—and even enjoyable—for those who’ve previously struggled.

• Introduction Part One Understanding Resistance 1 ‘I Hate Maths!’: What’s Your Answer? 2 Maths is Good for You! 3 Motivation: Moving People to Action Part Two Building Foundations 4 Mathematical Fluency and Core Skills 5 Fundamental Maths Knowledge 6 Mathematical Methods Part Three Creating Connections7 Vocational and Real-life Relevance8 Mathematical Hooks9 Tools in the ToolboxPart Four Achieving Success 10 Solving the Problem with Problem Solving 11 From Exam Panic to Exam Power 12 Re-vision: Seeing Maths Differently Conclusion: Changing the Narrative References Further Reading and Resources Index

This book is an invaluable resource for teachers of reluctant or struggling mathematicians. It’s packed full of practical advice that teachers can directly apply in the classroom, including activities, scripted dialogues and teaching strategies. Julia has decades of experience working in education - in this book she draws her own experience and the expertise of others, as well as relevant academic research, to present a very clear and sensible analysis of what’s wrong and how we can fix it. This book is unlike any I’ve seen before – it focuses on a very specific but widespread problem and addresses it head on. It serves as a comprehensive guide on how to teach the teenagers and adults who are most in need of our support. This book is going to be highly beneficial to the teaching profession.

Julia Smith is a National Teacher Trainer and author with a passion for helping teachers support reluctant and resit GCSE maths learners. She has written for Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, BBC Bitesize, and AQA, and is the creator of the widely adopted 5Rs Curriculum. With years of experience both in the classroom and in national education training, Julia combines practical insight with proven strategies to help teachers rebuild student confidence and engagement in maths. This book brings together her most effective approaches to making maths accessible—and even enjoyable—for those who’ve previously struggled.

• Introduction Part One Understanding Resistance 1 ‘I Hate Maths!’: What’s Your Answer? 2 Maths is Good for You! 3 Motivation: Moving People to Action Part Two Building Foundations 4 Mathematical Fluency and Core Skills 5 Fundamental Maths Knowledge 6 Mathematical Methods Part Three Creating Connections7 Vocational and Real-life Relevance8 Mathematical Hooks9 Tools in the ToolboxPart Four Achieving Success 10 Solving the Problem with Problem Solving 11 From Exam Panic to Exam Power 12 Re-vision: Seeing Maths Differently Conclusion: Changing the Narrative References Further Reading and Resources Index

This book is an invaluable resource for teachers of reluctant or struggling mathematicians. It’s packed full of practical advice that teachers can directly apply in the classroom, including activities, scripted dialogues and teaching strategies. Julia has decades of experience working in education - in this book she draws her own experience and the expertise of others, as well as relevant academic research, to present a very clear and sensible analysis of what’s wrong and how we can fix it. This book is unlike any I’ve seen before – it focuses on a very specific but widespread problem and addresses it head on. It serves as a comprehensive guide on how to teach the teenagers and adults who are most in need of our support. This book is going to be highly beneficial to the teaching profession.

Julia Smith is a National Teacher Trainer and author with a passion for helping teachers support reluctant and resit GCSE maths learners. She has written for Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, BBC Bitesize, and AQA, and is the creator of the widely adopted 5Rs Curriculum. With years of experience both in the classroom and in national education training, Julia combines practical insight with proven strategies to help teachers rebuild student confidence and engagement in maths. This book brings together her most effective approaches to making maths accessible—and even enjoyable—for those who’ve previously struggled.

• Introduction Part One Understanding Resistance 1 ‘I Hate Maths!’: What’s Your Answer? 2 Maths is Good for You! 3 Motivation: Moving People to Action Part Two Building Foundations 4 Mathematical Fluency and Core Skills 5 Fundamental Maths Knowledge 6 Mathematical Methods Part Three Creating Connections7 Vocational and Real-life Relevance8 Mathematical Hooks9 Tools in the ToolboxPart Four Achieving Success 10 Solving the Problem with Problem Solving 11 From Exam Panic to Exam Power 12 Re-vision: Seeing Maths Differently Conclusion: Changing the Narrative References Further Reading and Resources Index

This book is an invaluable resource for teachers of reluctant or struggling mathematicians. It’s packed full of practical advice that teachers can directly apply in the classroom, including activities, scripted dialogues and teaching strategies. Julia has decades of experience working in education - in this book she draws her own experience and the expertise of others, as well as relevant academic research, to present a very clear and sensible analysis of what’s wrong and how we can fix it. This book is unlike any I’ve seen before – it focuses on a very specific but widespread problem and addresses it head on. It serves as a comprehensive guide on how to teach the teenagers and adults who are most in need of our support. This book is going to be highly beneficial to the teaching profession.