1. Numeracy workshop Mrs Gagg 20 November 2013 = + x /

2. The way we teach maths has changed during the last 15 years Facts and methods >>> understanding Children talk, make decisions, choose equipment, explain, challenge, apply, become active learners Mental strategies OK to make mistakes

3. Times tables – controversial issue Children – struggle! Parents often ask for tips / help No more weekly class tests Use activities and games to teach Still important to practice, in a fun way! Knowing times tables will help in other areas of maths

4. Images – arrays, toy cars etc Counting stick Digit cards Fact of the day / week Fizz Buzz Order to teach tables – 2, 10, 5, 3, 6, 4, 8, 9, 7, 11, 12 (need to know all by end of primary school) Using known facts to work out unknown facts Grid game Multiplication bingo

5. www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/numeracy/multiplic ation www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/numeracy/multiplic ation www.bbc.co.uk/skillwise/numbers http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/ www.familylearning.org.uk http://www.primaryinteractive.co.uk/maths.htm http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/math-trainer- multiply.html http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/math-trainer- multiply.html http://www.maths-games.org/times-tables-games.html http://www.teachingtables.co.uk/

6. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/93550 05/Numeracy-campaign-How-to-master- multiplication-tables-for-children.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/93550 05/Numeracy-campaign-How-to-master- multiplication-tables-for-children.html