Waldorf Mathematics for Grades 1–8 Engaging the Maths Genius in Every Child Foreword by Chris Clarkeby Ron Jarman

Waldorf Mathematics for Grades 1–8 Engaging the Maths Genius in Every Child
 
Ron Jarman believes there is a math genius in  every child and adult. Educators can use this comprehensive resource to  teach mathematics with imagination while laying solid foundations for  life. This resource helps educators develop confidence. It has been  time-tested for more than a hundred years by Waldorf teachers. Drawing  work on numbers from everyday life stimulates children’s interest. Ron  shows how children can easily grasp math principles so that educators do  not have to deal with endless worksheets. Ron's unique approach draws  on Pythagoras, the ancient Greeks, and Rudolf Steiner to re-imagine the  vital importance of learning mathematics for human development.
Chapters  include an overview of the Waldorf math curriculum; math and personal  development; math and education; and what engages children during their  successive stages of development. Chapters also cover the journey of  learning mathematics through grades 1 to 8 (ages 6–14), with tips,  proven examples, exercises, questions, and diagrams.
“Ron Jarman’s  jaunty style makes for easy reading. Indeed, the book is rare among  teachers’ books; it is compulsive reading and conveys the magic of good  Maths teaching.” —Chris Clarke, foreword
Hawthorn republished this book by popular demand. It was originally published in 1998 as Teaching Mathematics in Rudolf Steiner Schools for Classes 1–8.