Welcome to A look at how math is taught at a fundamental level.

Place Value What 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 Division How do we teach it? Skip Counting Arrays Cubes/sweets Fact Families More than memorization Allowing 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.

Measurement What 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.

Time A 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