A refreshing look at maths teaching, bringing a little extra warmth and support for teachers and subject leaders everywhere.

The word ‘maths’ can conjure up a lot of negative feelings for many people. Memories of frustration, anxiety, inadequacy or a sense of helplessness are, unfortunately, not uncommon.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

The maths classroom can be a warm, inviting and safe space in which to share intrigue, ideas and observations. A place where making maths make sense for everyone is front and centre, and students are encouraged to share ideas and explore solutions. A place where mistakes and struggles are seen as opportunities to learn and help each other. A place where everyone is bothered about maths.

This book provides concrete steps to take you to that place. Bothered About Maths by Ed Southall is a practical guide towards building positive classroom culture - helping teachers to become outwardly confident ambassadors, so they may equip their students to become active members of a thriving maths classroom.

Coined by Hywel Roberts, ‘botheredness’ is essentially a catch-all term for great classroom culture, encompassing teaching excellence, optimism, storytelling, warmth and contextual learning. In this first spin-off from Hywel’s bestselling book, Botheredness, Ed brings this same spirit to the maths classroom, demonstrating how this approach truly transforms both teaching and learning in all subjects.

Suitable for teachers of maths in primary and secondary school settings.