Inshes Primary School © 28/05/15 28/05/15Numeracy Workshop for Parents

Inshes Primary School © Aims: o To share recent developments in how we teach Numeracy at Inshes Primary. o To experience some of the activities the children do to develop their Numeracy skills. o To explore some of the new resources being used in classes to teach Numeracy. o To have an opportunity to ask questions.

Inshes Primary School © Numeracy in the past…  Written methods (one way)  Pages of sums  Confused children with process  Lack of number sense  Persistent errors… see me!  Dislike of the subject  Reliant on written strategies as adults  Use of calculators - debate

Inshes Primary School © …YES!!!

© Raising Attainment in Numeracy  Understanding progression  Mental agility  Links between 4 operations (+ - x ÷)  Numeracy across learning  Parental involvement

Inshes Primary School © Numeracy now…  Mental calculation skills are vital! Visualisation of numberVisualisation of number Mental strategiesMental strategies Many methodsMany methods  Estimation skills – number sense e.g. If I have 18 sweeties in one bag and 33 e.g. If I have 18 sweeties in one bag and 33 in another, how many do I have in another, how many do I have altogether? altogether?

Inshes Primary School © Numeracy now continued…  Numeracy set within a real-life context Knowing facts ANDKnowing facts AND Able to calculate word problemsAble to calculate word problems  Links made across the curriculum – application of skills Problem solvingProblem solving Interdisciplinary linksInterdisciplinary links Links between mathematical conceptsLinks between mathematical concepts Outdoor learningOutdoor learning

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© Numeracy now continued…  Explanation of chosen method  Pupil engagement and enthusiasm  Written calculations – when?

Inshes Primary School © Here’s why… Learners' Videos

Inshes Primary School © Mental Agility is…

Inshes Primary School © Practical Examples of Mental Agility 18x5= 18x5= Set within a real-life context: There are 18 weeks left of the school year, how many school days will that be?

Inshes Primary School © How do your methods compare? Did anyone use a different method?

Inshes Primary School © Did anyone naturally estimate the answer before calculating? Now have a go at some of these: = = = = = …discuss your method with the person sitting beside you. …discuss your method with the person sitting beside you.

Inshes Primary School © Developing Number Sense…

Inshes Primary School © Developing Number Sense… Is a mental method appropriate?

Inshes Primary School © Developing Number sense… How do we do this? Parents/carers at home At the Early Level (In Nursery and Primary 1)

Inshes Primary School © A Natural Progression – First Level:

Inshes Primary School © First/Second Level:

Inshes Primary School © Other mental strategies: Strategy vs. Process

Inshes Primary School © First Level – Key Concepts/ Skills: (Primary 2 – Primary 4)  Zero as a placeholder in whole numbers  Place value – Th H T O (ones)  Rounding whole numbers  Accuracy of calculations  Compare estimate to solution  Relative size of fractions  Relationships between operations + - x ÷  Simple number sequences and rules  Importance of number systems

Inshes Primary School © First Level – Key Concepts/ Skills:  Measurement (including time): o Instruments o Standard units – mm, cm, m, km, g, kg, l, ml o Reading scales o Accuracy  Shape, Position and Movement: o Features of 2D shapes and 3D objects o Concepts of angles o Grids o Symmetrical patterns and shapes

Inshes Primary School © First Level – Key Concepts/ Skills:  Data Handling: o Interpreting data o Graphical representations o Likelihood of an event

Inshes Primary School © Second Level – Key Concepts/ Skills: (Primary 5 – Primary 7)  Zero as a placeholder in decimal fractions  Rounding decimals  Negative numbers  Relationship between fractions, decimals and percentages  Multiples and factors of numbers  Order of operations  Complex number sequences  Impact of maths in global environment

Inshes Primary School © Second Level – Key Concepts/ Skills:  Measurement (including time): o Conservation of measurement o Calculation of measurement o Convert standard units – e.g. mm to cm o Area, perimeter and volume  Shape, Position and Movement: o Properties of and relationships between 2D shapes and 3D objects o Symmetry in 2D shapes o Nets o Bearings o Coordinates

Inshes Primary School © Second Level – Key Concepts/ Skills:  Data Handling: o Appropriate collection of data o Choice of appropriate graphical representations o Reliability of data and graphs o Probability ASG Milestones – end of Second Level

Inshes Primary School © How you can help at home…  Be positive and numeracy and your own skills!  Practise basic skills  Ask questions  Play games  Shopping  Telling the time  Cooking  Shapes

Inshes Primary School © Resources you can use at home: Make numeracy fun!  Magnetic numbers  Dominoes  Board games  Playing cards  Apps & games on the computer  Clocks  Money

Inshes Primary School © Helpful websites for parents: Parentzone

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Inshes Primary School © Heinemann Active Maths:

Inshes Primary School © First Level Talking and Listening First Level Talking and Listening Heinemann Active Maths Resources: Second Level Problem Solving Second Level Problem Solving

Inshes Primary School © Resources 3 Tables – Early Level First Level First Level Second Level Second Level Please feel free to explore the resources and ask us any questions you may have.

Inshes Primary School © Any further questions? Thank you for coming!  Please take a couple of minutes to complete the short evaluation before you leave as we really do value your feedback. Thank you Thank you