Risp Books

Starting Points, C.S.Banwell. K.D. Saunders, D.S. Tahta
Simply the best mathematics education book I've ever read. Witty, wise and hands-on. Where this site began.
Tarquin 1986 (or earlier?) ISBN 0906212510

Whatever Next? Ideas for use on A Level Mathematics Courses,
An ATM activity book, written by a number of teachers.
Lots of excellent ideas, helpfully presented. Encouraged me to experiment for myself.
ATM 1988, ISBN 0900095725

6th Dimension, Developing Teaching Styles in A Level Mathematics,
Editor: Laurinda Brown
A wealth of rich and open possibilities for inquisitive mathematicians.
Resources for Learning Development Unit, Bristol, 1986-1988, no ISBN

Proofs and Refutations, Imre Lakatos
Effectively argues for a risp-based approach to mathematics, rather than a deductivist one. Some really tough material at times here, but the start is fun and compelling.
Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0521290384

Designing and Using Mathematical Tasks, John Mason and Sue Johnston-Wilder
Written for the ME825 course Researching Mathematical Learning, run by the Open University.
Provides a wonderful philosophical framework for the construction of classroom tasks. Especially strong on a wide range of techniques for presenting any given risp.
The Open University 2004, ISBN 074925534x

Improving Learning in Mathematics: Challenges and Strategies, Malcolm Swann
Outlines the philosophy underpinning the Standards Unit material for teaching A Level mathematics released in 2005. A range of ways to breathe life into your classroom.
DFES 2005, Crown Copyright, ISBN 184478537x

A Handbook on Rich Learning Tasks, Gary Flewelling with William Higginson
Subtitled 'Realising a Vision of Tomorrow's Mathematics Classroom', this book is full of pithy philosophy concerning the use of risps in mathematics teaching. Especially strong on assessing rich tasks. Written in a warm and accessible style.
Queens University, Ontario, 2001, ISBN - none
Available from the AAMT (Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers)