Enhancing Mathematical Learning through Talk Making Connections: Sessions 4 5th March 2015
What assumptions underpin this project? Improved maths subject knowledge Better quality maths talk interaction Increased parental involvement in maths learning Leads to improved attainment in and enthusiasm for maths
Making connections InvolvingParents Place value representations Project tasks July 3rd Conference Exploratory Talk Children’s understanding Haylock’s Think Board Think-talk-maths boards How Big is a Million?
Haylock (1982) Understanding mathematics: making connections
Think Talk Maths Board symbols talk (language) pictures (images) concrete situations
How Big is a Million? How Deep is the Sea? Reception 10 fish Yr 3 & 4 1000 … Whole school or Key Stage Yr1 & 2 100 penguins YR 5 & 6 1000,000 Capture Talk Parents