Laurie Burton

About the Author

Laurie Burton is an author focused on making mathematical ideas accessible to educators and future teachers. Her work emphasizes conceptual understanding, clear explanation, and practical connections between foundational mathematics and classroom instruction. In Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Conceptual Approach, Burton presents mathematics as a coherent, meaningful subject, encouraging readers to develop confidence alongside procedural fluency. Her writing supports thoughtful teaching by linking essential concepts to the ways children learn, reason, and communicate mathematically. Burton’s approach is well suited to readers seeking a deeper understanding of elementary mathematics and the principles that guide effective instruction.