--- product_id: 54957100 title: "How I Wish I'd Taught Maths: Lessons learned from research, conversations with experts, and 12 years of mistakes" price: "€ 47.92" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/54957100-how-i-wish-id-taught-maths-lessons-learned-from-research store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # How I Wish I'd Taught Maths: Lessons learned from research, conversations with experts, and 12 years of mistakes **Price:** € 47.92 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How I Wish I'd Taught Maths: Lessons learned from research, conversations with experts, and 12 years of mistakes - **How much does it cost?** € 47.92 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/54957100-how-i-wish-id-taught-maths-lessons-learned-from-research) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy How I Wish I'd Taught Maths: Lessons learned from research, conversations with experts, and 12 years of mistakes by Craig Barton (ISBN: 9781911382492) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Required reading for mathematics teachers from trainee to 'experienced' - I've read many books on education. Some have been very good, some ok, some distinctly average and a small number were so bad I stopped before I got to the end. Craig Barton's "How I wish I'd taught maths" doesn't fall into any of these categories because I think it is quite possibly the BEST education book I've ever read. Yes its pure focus is on teaching mathematics in a secondary situation which just so happens to be what I do for a living as well, but it is so much more than that and I am convinced that many of the ideas contained within this book would work equally well in primary schools and across other subjects at secondary level. Craig distils what he's learned from his teaching career (and the mistakes he's made) in a book which is an organised elaboration of his fantastic website. He draws on extensive reading around the research on these ideas - very much the "I've read these daunting educational tomes so you don't have to" and puts it into the context of what it would (or should!) look like in a mathematics classroom. I've been an avid listener of his podcast's and learned so much from them but this book takes many of the ideas mentioned in the podcasts and, using the solid foundations of educational research, gives them flesh and bones and brings them to life in the classroom. What gives Craig and his book credibility ahead of other books of this nature is that he is still a classroom practitioner and he practices what he preaches. They often say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks - well I've been teaching mathematics for 23 years and done it relatively successfully (I think - though you ought to check with my pupils from the past 23 years) and I'm here to tell you this book has taught this old dog a number of new tricks. Tricks is possibly an ill judged metaphor because this book is not about the 'tricks' which are the enemy of depth of understanding and focused purely on short term exam performance. This book and the ideas contained within are definitely NOT tricks but about teaching in a way where long term understanding prioritised and championed. Craig Barton's book has re-invigorated the teaching and learning aspect of my teaching career and for that I will be eternally grateful to him. I've gained so much from this book and have already put some of these ideas into practice in my own teaching (purposeful practice, example-problem pairs, extensive use of diagnostic questions, spacing effect to name just four have become more regularly - but most importantly - more deeply thought out aspects of my teaching armoury). I have plans in place to incorporate many more of the ideas (tailored for my classroom of course) as well as embedding the ones I've already worked on into my teaching in the new school year. In my opinion this book should be required reading for any PGCE or trainee mathematics teacher - it is that good and that important. As a department we intend providing copies of this book for our trainee teachers and NQTs in the future (budgets allowing of course - but a number of us in the department have copies of our own already). More importantly however this book should definitely NOT be bracketed as a book for trainee or 'newbie' teachers - ALL mathematics teachers should read this book and enact some of the great ideas explained in it. Buy it - read it - do it! Review: A great book for every Maths teacher, and everyone involved in training Maths teachers - This is a great book. I recommend it to every Maths teacher, every Head / Rector / Principal, and every Professor, lecturer and researcher involved in training new Maths teachers. Teachers of other technical subjects will find this book useful, as will all teachers who are interested in deepening their knowledge and improving their classroom performance. Parents might even find it useful, too. Craig Barton has picked up several important pieces of well-grounded scientific knowledge relating to cognition, learning, and memory. He has then ruthlessly applied this knowledge to his own practice as a teacher in order to optimise his students’ learning. The book follows a simple, iterative scheme: taking one aspect of his teaching he summarises what he used to do - the routines that brought him accolades from the system; what he now believes, based on his study of the relevant research; and what he now does, which is often very different from what brought him those accolades. By the end of the book - 12 applications of this formula to different aspects of the teaching of mathematics - the reader has been taken on a transformative journey, leaving a number of traditional assumptions and fashionable shibboleths in the dust. The book is a brave, personal account which should be an example to teachers and especially education researchers everywhere. I hope that this book will cause not only better approaches to the teaching of Mathematics, but better approaches to the teaching every subject, including of course the teaching of teaching itself. Thank you, Mr Barton. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 48,870 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 322 in Mathematics for Young Adults 719 in Children's Books on Maths 827 in Mathematics Teaching Aids | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (758) | | Dimensions | 14.6 x 2.6 x 20.8 cm | | ISBN-10 | 1911382497 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1911382492 | | Item weight | 658 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 502 pages | | Publication date | 19 Jan. 2018 | | Publisher | John Catt Educational Ltd | | Reading age | 18 years and up | ## Images ![How I Wish I'd Taught Maths: Lessons learned from research, conversations with experts, and 12 years of mistakes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WdVjikxqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Required reading for mathematics teachers from trainee to 'experienced' *by A***R on 20 June 2018* I've read many books on education. Some have been very good, some ok, some distinctly average and a small number were so bad I stopped before I got to the end. Craig Barton's "How I wish I'd taught maths" doesn't fall into any of these categories because I think it is quite possibly the BEST education book I've ever read. Yes its pure focus is on teaching mathematics in a secondary situation which just so happens to be what I do for a living as well, but it is so much more than that and I am convinced that many of the ideas contained within this book would work equally well in primary schools and across other subjects at secondary level. Craig distils what he's learned from his teaching career (and the mistakes he's made) in a book which is an organised elaboration of his fantastic website. He draws on extensive reading around the research on these ideas - very much the "I've read these daunting educational tomes so you don't have to" and puts it into the context of what it would (or should!) look like in a mathematics classroom. I've been an avid listener of his podcast's and learned so much from them but this book takes many of the ideas mentioned in the podcasts and, using the solid foundations of educational research, gives them flesh and bones and brings them to life in the classroom. What gives Craig and his book credibility ahead of other books of this nature is that he is still a classroom practitioner and he practices what he preaches. They often say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks - well I've been teaching mathematics for 23 years and done it relatively successfully (I think - though you ought to check with my pupils from the past 23 years) and I'm here to tell you this book has taught this old dog a number of new tricks. Tricks is possibly an ill judged metaphor because this book is not about the 'tricks' which are the enemy of depth of understanding and focused purely on short term exam performance. This book and the ideas contained within are definitely NOT tricks but about teaching in a way where long term understanding prioritised and championed. Craig Barton's book has re-invigorated the teaching and learning aspect of my teaching career and for that I will be eternally grateful to him. I've gained so much from this book and have already put some of these ideas into practice in my own teaching (purposeful practice, example-problem pairs, extensive use of diagnostic questions, spacing effect to name just four have become more regularly - but most importantly - more deeply thought out aspects of my teaching armoury). I have plans in place to incorporate many more of the ideas (tailored for my classroom of course) as well as embedding the ones I've already worked on into my teaching in the new school year. In my opinion this book should be required reading for any PGCE or trainee mathematics teacher - it is that good and that important. As a department we intend providing copies of this book for our trainee teachers and NQTs in the future (budgets allowing of course - but a number of us in the department have copies of our own already). More importantly however this book should definitely NOT be bracketed as a book for trainee or 'newbie' teachers - ALL mathematics teachers should read this book and enact some of the great ideas explained in it. Buy it - read it - do it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great book for every Maths teacher, and everyone involved in training Maths teachers *by H***H on 19 June 2018* This is a great book. I recommend it to every Maths teacher, every Head / Rector / Principal, and every Professor, lecturer and researcher involved in training new Maths teachers. Teachers of other technical subjects will find this book useful, as will all teachers who are interested in deepening their knowledge and improving their classroom performance. Parents might even find it useful, too. Craig Barton has picked up several important pieces of well-grounded scientific knowledge relating to cognition, learning, and memory. He has then ruthlessly applied this knowledge to his own practice as a teacher in order to optimise his students’ learning. The book follows a simple, iterative scheme: taking one aspect of his teaching he summarises what he used to do - the routines that brought him accolades from the system; what he now believes, based on his study of the relevant research; and what he now does, which is often very different from what brought him those accolades. By the end of the book - 12 applications of this formula to different aspects of the teaching of mathematics - the reader has been taken on a transformative journey, leaving a number of traditional assumptions and fashionable shibboleths in the dust. The book is a brave, personal account which should be an example to teachers and especially education researchers everywhere. I hope that this book will cause not only better approaches to the teaching of Mathematics, but better approaches to the teaching every subject, including of course the teaching of teaching itself. Thank you, Mr Barton. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best books on teaching and learning. NOT just for Maths teachers. *by D***Y on 17 February 2018* A brilliant book for Maths teachers. A brilliant book for any teacher. Craig has written a book based on a staggering amount of research and reflection. When you have read 100s of books and blogs and spent hours talking to the likes of Dylan Wiliam, Daisy Christodoulou, Doug Lemov, Kris Boulton and the Bjorks you shouldn't go far wrong. However, these experiences have been expertly interweaved into a book that is incredibly useful and relevant for any teacher. I teach Science and so much of "what Craig does now" is transferable. The focus is squarely on learning. Nothing else. His SSDD (it may catch on) is one of many, many takeaways that I'll trial in my subject. The section on desirable difficulties is explained with such clarity that I would defy any teacher to not find it seriously useful. The book is written with a structure which makes it easy to read. It is also written with humility and humour. Part confessional, part research informed teaching manual; this is an outstanding piece of work. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/54957100-how-i-wish-id-taught-maths-lessons-learned-from-research](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/54957100-how-i-wish-id-taught-maths-lessons-learned-from-research) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*