Welcome to the P3 Paired Maths Project Jan 2017

ELPS Why do paired maths? Experience – concrete objects, e.g. cubes Language – using appropriate mathematical language Pictures – moving from physical object to drawings of objects Symbols -- +, =, -

How has Mathematics changed in the classroom today? Today pupils in school are given more opportunities to: use practical materials play mathematical games talk about their work (see video) work out answers in their heads find different ways of solving problems and puzzles… use computers, eg to draw graphs

Aims To have fun with Maths To give an opportunity for lots of practice in Mental Maths skills To give parents an insight into the P3 Maths/Numeracy curriculum To see Maths in an even more positive light. To replace written homework with practical homework for 6 weeks.

What is involved? You borrow one game each week for six weeks Try to play the game each night Choose a suitable time for both/all of you Encourage other family members to join in Don’t be afraid to adapt the rules if you want and improvise if needed Certificates will be given out during ROA ENJOY YOURSELVES!

How can you help? don’t tell your child that you/they find Mathematics very difficult encourage your child to “have a go” encourage your child to talk about how he/she works things out don’t give the answer right away, discuss problem with child talk to the teacher about how else you can help at home praise and encourage your child

Continual Ways To Help Home / school links Mathletics Website Games Homeworks Quickfire mental maths (relating to real life situations)

REMINDERS You MUST return your game every week. You can change your game during the week . Fill in one page of your Paired Maths diary for each game you borrow. PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE GAMES. THANK YOU