welcome to a look at how math is taught at a fundamental level
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Welcome to
A look at how math is taught at a fundamental level.
Place ValueWhat is it?Recognising
what each digit represent.Why is it
important?For mentally calculating.
How do we teach it?
• Base-10 blocks• Place value dice and cards• 100s squares• Partitioning numbers
Addition and Subtraction
How is it different than what we were
taught?Using more
practical methods, then moving on to
abstract.
How do we teach it?• Base-10 blocks• Number bonds• Partitioning• Counting on/back using a number line• In context of money, measurement,
word problems
Multiplication and DivisionHow do we teach it?• Skip Counting• Arrays• Cubes/sweets• Fact Families
More than memorizationAllowing children to see
what these mean in
Fractions
How do we teach it?• Shading shapes• Cubes/counters• Sweets or other items
What is it?Fractions can be
expressed as parts of a whole or a parts of an
amount.Children need to be
able to find a fraction of a shape and amount.
Shape and Symmetry
What is it?Identifying the
properties of 2D and 3D shapes.
How do we teach it?• Real
shapes• Mirrors• Scavenger
hunts• Mystery
shape• Nets
Space and Direction
How do we teach it?• Follow/write directions• Simon Says• Battle Ships• Treasure Maps
What is it?Position, movement and direction as well as the
compass points.
MeasurementWhat is it?
The relationship between units of
measure in capacity, mass
and length. Estimating and
measuring accurately using
appropriate equipment.
How do we teach it?• Scales, weight, rulers,
metre sticks, jugs• Real-life scenarios
Money
How do we teach it?• Plastic coins• Play store• Word problems
Why do we teach it?Money can be used for a variety of
reasons such as calculating, skip counting and word problems.
TimeA complicated concept
Understanding the relationship between seconds, minutes, hours and days and what each hand represents.
How do we teach it?• Use plastic clocks• Match digital times to analogue
times• Daily schedules• Word problems