SAIL through Mathematics Components
The mathematics learning activities that Richard Skemp developed for school children from kindergarten through age 11 or 12 are contained in two teacher resource books, SAIL through Mathematics, Volume 1 and Volume 2, and two books of photomasters (blackline masters), SAIL through Mathematics, Volume 1a and Volume 2a. In addition to the activity instructions, Volumes 1 and 2 feature "A Teacher's Guide," concept maps, sequencing guides, progress records, and "discussion boxes," in which the theory underlying the activities and implementation fine points are discussed. There is companion theory-for-teachers paperback, Mathematics in the Primary School. And there are VHS videocassetes showing: children being introduced to 31 of the activities; classroom lessons in which the activities are being used; and Richard Skemp discussing the activities and the theory which they embody. Descriptions of each of these components of the SAIL through Mathematics program follow.
Inquiries about the availability of any of the SAIL through Mathematics materials may be directed to Dr. Bruce Harrison at dbharris@ucalgary,ca.
Skemp, Richard R. (1993). SAIL through Mathematics, Volume 1
(ISBN 0-9697190-0-0). Calgary: EEC Ltd.
Coverage: Kindergarten through Grade 2
More than 260 learning activities on 404 pages
Seventeen comprehensive concept maps
"A Teacher's Guide" included
Sequencing guides and progress record for each grade
White 'Kimdura' cover with blue and brown SAIL logo
Coil bound, 9" by 11" by 1 1/4"
Black and white text illustrated with line drawings, photographs,
and video stills
Skemp, Richard R. (1993). SAIL through Mathematics, Volume 1a
(ISBN 0-9697190-1-9). Calgary: EEC Ltd.
Coverage: Photomasters for all K to Gr. 2 activities in Vol. 1
222 photomasters (blackline masters) on 234 pages
Progress record for each grade
White 'Kimdura' cover with blue and brown SAIL logo
Coil bound, 9" by 11" by 1 1/4"
Skemp, Richard R. (1994). SAIL through Mathematics, Volume 2
(ISBN 0-9697190-2-7). Calgary: EEC Ltd.
Coverage: Grades 3 through 6
More than 275 learning activities on 487 pages
Eighteen comprehensive concept maps
"A Teacher's Guide" included
Sequencing guides and progress record for each grade
Light blue 'Kimdura' cover with blue and brown SAIL logo
Coil bound, 9" by 11" by 1 1/4"
Black and white text illustrated with line drawings, photographs,
and video stills
Skemp, Richard R. (1989). Mathematics in the Primary School.
(ISBN 0-415-02519-2). London, England: Routledge.
Practical theory for teachers; learning with enjoyment
Effective mathematics teaching based on sound psychological
principles
Stimulating examples of activities for the classroom
225 pages, paperback, 5" by 7 3/4" by 3/4"