Active Numeracy Workshop for

Parent and Carers

Aims

To support the raising of attainment in mathematics and numeracy across all

stages

To raise awareness of the strengths and areas for improvement in children

and young people’s numeracy skills

ConfidenceTo face the challenges of

the 21st century, each young person needs to

have confidence in using mathematical skills.

BTC 1

Setting achievable goals

Cross-age peer tutoring has a positive effect on

motivation and achievement (R.T.)

What is Numeracy?

Numeracy is a skill for life, learning and work. It is not just a subset of mathematics, it is also a life skill which permeates and supports all areas of

learning.

(Maths and Numeracy Principles and Practices paper)

Mathematics to achieve

Mathematics is important in our everyday life, allowing us to

make sense of the world around us and to manage our lives.

Links with Literacy

Both involve the manipulation of

abstract symbols, numbers...

... and letters

Numbers in real life

Think of the amount of numbers we see on a daily

basis

Can you brainstorm where you have encountered

numbers today?

Numbers in SocietyFootball match

Planning a holiday

Supermarket shopping

Mobile phone tariffs

Sales

Pocket money

Bills

Time

Numeracy

Mental Maths

Does being able to calculate mentally matter?

Activity 1 – here are the answers, what might the questions be?

A) 9

B) 3

C) 0

D) 21

E) 88

Approaches

Recalling facts e.g. What is 3 + 7?

Applying facts e.g. What are the factors of 42?

Applying reasoning – I have 7 coins in my purse with a total of 23p, what could they

be?

More approaches

Designing and comparing procedures e.g. How might we count a pile of sticks?

Interpreting results e.g. Double 15 and double again; now divide your answer by 4. What do you notice? Will this always work?

Applying reasoning e.g. Why is the sum of two odd numbers always even?

Number, money and measure

Number, number system, operations, standard measures, money and time

Estimating and rounding

Calculating mentally

Place value

Concepts, notation, fractions, decimal fractions, percentages

Inverse processes to problem solve

Patterns

Algebraic thinking

Addition and Subtraction

Counting forwards and backwards

Reordering

Counting on or back

Compensation e.g. 34 + 9 (34 + 10 – 1)

Bridging a multiple of 10

Using near doubles

Bridging through 60 to calculate a time interval

Mental Strategies

Regular short practice keeps the mind fresh

If you don’t use it, you lose it!

Questions – Open V Closed

Count these cubes

How could we count these cubes?

What is 6-4?

Tell me two numbers with a difference of 2.

How many centimetres are there in a metre?

Tell me two lengths that together make 1 metre

Multiplication and Division

Repeated addition

As an array e.g. Four rows of three objects

As a scaling factor e.g. Making a line 3cm long 4 times as long

Knowing x and ÷ facts to 10 x 10

Doubling and halving

X and ÷ by single digit number and x by 2 digit numbers

Finding fractions, decimal fractions and percentages

Grouping dots

How many ways can you group 12 dots in a

rectangular array?

Partitioning

What is 12 x 7?

You could do:

12 = 10 and 2 so...

10 x 7

2 x 7

Add together

Shape, position and movement

Classifying and relating 2D and 3D objects and their

properties

Geometry skills relating to angle, symmetry and

transformation

Information handling

Interpreting statistical information in the world

around us

Assessing risk and making informed decisions

Problem Solving

Drawing upon these key aspects to solve a wide range of problems

Real life problems

Scenarios across the curriculum e.g. Art/ music – patterns and symmetry

Languages/ HE, design technology – time, money, measure

Science/ social studies– graphs/ charts

Demonstrate confidence in using language, properties and thinking skills

What Can I Do to Help My Child?

Talking to your child about their experiences e.g. a trip to the shops – how many numbers?

Fun maths tasks e.g. Dividing chocolate bars

Help with recipes/ t.v. guides/ newspapers/ magazines

Have fun with numbers (websites)

Number puzzles, Sudoku

Help with maths at home

Websites to support numeracy

Manga high

Education city (schools subscribe)

Sumdog

Tut-pup

ICT magic

Workshop

You are now invited to take part in our

numeracy workshop