'Now in its 5th edition, Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers is available for the first time as an interactive eBook. The book is written in the accessible and engaging style we have come to expect from Derek Haylock, and is informed by his wealth of experience. With access to a range of new interactive features (such as step by step screencasts, access to selected SAGE journal articles and the companion website) and the flexibility of an accompanying student workbook, Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers represents a complete solution for primary mathematics educators.'

'As always this book will prove to be an invaluable asset to not only trainee teachers, but as many have agreed also after school experience placements. There is a growing awareness in primary schools of this book being an asset for all members of staff no matter whether they have two or twenty-two years of classroom experience.'

'Here is another accessible text from Derek Haylock that supports the development of subject knowledge for student teachers and experienced teachers alike.

Haylock emphasises the importance of teaching written methods with understanding and one key strategy he exemplifies to achieve this is the use of representation.  There are good illustrations on the use of physical representations to support addition and subtraction with very clear guidance on how to use base ten materials and coins.

The inclusion of a section on using addition to check subtraction is well explained  - this is a useful addition to the fifth edition.'

'The new edition provides up to date information related to both current research and practice. I particularly found the chapter on mental strategies useful for explaining how the laws of multiplication and division work and for encouraging ad hoc approaches to multiplication. The teaching points throughout help to draw relevant links between theory and practice and the self-assessment questions focus on developing teachers’ own content and pedagogical content knowledge.'

 'Some students refer to the book as their "maths bible" and I have spoken to and have had e-mails from former students who continue to refer to it (we recommend that they buy it from Day One), saying "Thank goodness for Haylock!"'