In this fascinating book, Jenny Houssart draws on close observation with children in lower mathematics sets in primary schools to investigate why some children opt out of mathematics at an early age. After introducing us to the children, the author addresses a particular type of mathematical task in each chapter, including:br* Mental workbr* Practical workbr* Written workbr* Calculators and computersbr* Assessment tasksbrThrough stories and quotes we are shown how the children respond to specific tasks and see evidence of a range of difficulties that emerge as the children are working. Each chapter ends with discussions and implications for classroom practice. Low Attainers in Primary Mathematics will be a useful resource for primary teachers, student teachers, SENCOs and teaching assistants who will all recognize these children from their own classrooms and draw insights from this highly readable book.