Derek Haylock is an education writer, with an extensive list of publications in the field of mathematics education. He worked for over 30 years in teacher education, both initial and in-service, and was Co-Director of Primary Initial Teacher Training and responsible for the mathematics components of the primary programmes at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich. He has considerable practical experience of teaching and researching in primary classrooms. His work in mathematics education has taken him to Germany, Belgium, Lesotho, Kenya, Brunei, India and Sweden. As well as his publications in the field of education, he has written seven books of Christian drama for young people and a Christmas musical (published by Church House/National Society). For 15 years after his time at UEA, he was in great demand as a consultant and professional speaker. His work as a writer continues.

This book is great for students who are struggling with the basic concepts or who lack confidence. I will be recommending it to students whom I feel would benefit from reading it. Having compared it to previous editions, I would say that I prefer the covers of the other editions, this one is very pink!I was also not keen on the sections of the book where the background page colour and the text colour are the same. Dark green letters on a light green background are not easy to read for all students.

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