Primary Pedagogy

The new book by Emma Bird

Teaching Primary MaTHS

Building Teacher Confidence and Student Success

A deeply personal, practical guide for primary teachers. It starts with the most important question: who are you as a mathematics educator?

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A maths book that starts with you

In this deeply personal and practical guide, educator Emma Bird takes you on a transformative journey that begins with the most important question: Who are you as a mathematics educator?

Drawing from her own experiences of maths anxiety and her path to becoming a passionate advocate for quality mathematics education, she reveals how our beliefs and past experiences profoundly shape our teaching practice. Through honest reflection and research-backed strategies, she guides teachers through examining their own mathematical journey before they can truly transform their students' learning experiences.

Teaching Primary Maths goes far beyond traditional teaching methods to explore what truly matters: creating inclusive, engaging and conceptually rich learning environments where all students can thrive.

Who it's for

New teachers

Feeling overwhelmed by maths instruction? Build your confidence with practical tools and real classroom examples.

Experienced educators

Ready to deepen your practice? Reflect on your beliefs, explore current research and try fresh approaches.

School leaders

Help your team nurture mathematical confidence and resilience, not just knowledge, in every student.

What's inside

  1. Part 1

    Who Am I as a Maths Educator?

    1. Beliefs Impact Practice

  2. Part 2

    Why Does Mathematics Education Matter?

    1. The Current Landscape
    2. Critical Numeracy

  3. Part 3

    What Affects the Learners in My Mathematics Classroom?

    1. Essential Engagement
    2. Maths Anxiety

  4. Part 4

    How Can I Make a Difference in My Own Classroom?

    1. Creativity in Mathematics
    2. Curiosity in Mathematics
    3. Playful Maths
    4. Primary Mathematics Essentials

Mathematics is more than counting numbers and multiplication. It is a way of thinking, problem-solving, and making sense of the world.

Emma Bird, from the Introduction

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Meet Emma Bird

Emma Bird is a passionate educator and Deputy Principal at a primary school in Queensland, with extensive classroom and leadership experience.

She holds a Master of Education (Mathematics Education) from Western Sydney University, where she was awarded the Dean's Medal for Academic Excellence. She contributed to the revision of the Australian Curriculum as a member of the Queensland Curriculum Reference Group for Mathematics.

Emma is dedicated to empowering teachers to feel confident and inspired in their mathematics teaching.

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RRP
A$39.95
Format
Paperback, 186 pages
Size
234 × 156 mm
ISBN
978-1-923403-32-1
Published
October 2025
Publisher
Amba Press