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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. Inshes Primary School © …YES!!!

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

6. 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?

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

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

11. Inshes Primary School © Mental Agility is…

12. 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?

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

14. Inshes Primary School © Did anyone naturally estimate the answer before calculating? Now have a go at some of these: 1. 7 + 6 + 3 + 10 + 3 = 2. 25 + 26 = 3. 36 + 72 + 18 = 4. 89 + 35 = 5. 795 + 68 = …discuss your method with the person sitting beside you. …discuss your method with the person sitting beside you.

15. Inshes Primary School © Developing Number Sense…

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

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

18. Inshes Primary School © A Natural Progression – First Level:

19. Inshes Primary School © First/Second Level:

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

21. 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

22. 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

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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. Inshes Primary School © Helpful websites for parents: Parentzone

30. Inshes Primary School © Helpful websites for parents: www.eduationscotland.gov.uk/Parentzone/larningathome /supportingnumeracy/index.aspwww.eduationscotland.gov.uk/Parentzone/larningathome /supportingnumeracy/index.aspwww.eduationscotland.gov.uk/Parentzone/larningathome /supportingnumeracy/index.aspwww.eduationscotland.gov.uk/Parentzone/larningathome /supportingnumeracy/index.asp www.ictgames.comwww.ictgames.comwww.ictgames.com www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/mathswww.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/mathswww.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths www.bbc.co.uk/bitesizewww.bbc.co.uk/bitesizewww.bbc.co.uk/bitesize www.maths-games.orgwww.maths-games.orgwww.maths-games.org www.mad4maths.com/parentswww.mad4maths.com/parentswww.mad4maths.com/parents www.multiplication.comwww.multiplication.comwww.multiplication.com www.crickweb.co.ukwww.crickweb.co.ukwww.crickweb.co.uk www.topmarks.co.ukwww.topmarks.co.ukwww.topmarks.co.uk

31. Inshes Primary School © Heinemann Active Maths:

32. 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

33. 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.

34. 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