Transcript Active numeracy parent presentation 2013

Active Numeracy
Workshop for
Parent and Carers
Aims
To support the raising of
attainment in
mathematics and
numeracy across all
stages
To raise awareness of
the strengths and areas
for improvement in
children and young
people’s numeracy skills
Confidence
To face the challenges of
the 21st century, each
young person needs to
have confidence in using
mathematical skills.
BTC 1
Setting achievable goals
Cross-age peer tutoring
has a positive effect on
motivation and
achievement (R.T.)
What is Numeracy?
Numeracy is a skill for life, learning and work. It
is not just a subset of mathematics, it is also a
life skill which permeates and supports all areas
of learning.
(Maths and Numeracy Principles and Practices
paper)
Mathematics to achieve
Mathematics is important in our
everyday life, allowing us to
make sense of the world around
us and to manage our lives.
Links with Literacy
Both involve the
manipulation of
abstract symbols,
numbers...
... and letters
Numbers in real life
Think of the amount of
numbers we see on a daily
basis
Can you brainstorm where
you have encountered
numbers today?
Numbers in Society
Football match
Planning a holiday
Supermarket shopping
Mobile phone tariffs
Sales
Pocket money
Bills
Time
Numeracy
Mental Maths
Does being able to calculate mentally matter?
Activity 1 – here are the answers, what might
the questions be?
A) 9
B) 3
C) 0
D) 21
E) 88
Approaches
Recalling facts e.g. What is 3 + 7?
Applying facts e.g. What are the factors of
42?
Applying reasoning – I have 7 coins in my
purse with a total of 23p, what could they
be?
More approaches
Designing and comparing procedures e.g.
How might we count a pile of sticks?
Interpreting results e.g. Double 15 and
double again; now divide your answer by 4.
What do you notice? Will this always work?
Applying reasoning e.g. Why is the sum of
two odd numbers always even?
Number, money and measure
Number, number system, operations, standard measures, money and time
Estimating and rounding
Calculating mentally
Place value
Concepts, notation, fractions, decimal fractions, percentages
Inverse processes to problem solve
Patterns
Algebraic thinking
Addition and Subtraction
Counting forwards and backwards
Reordering
Counting on or back
Compensation e.g. 34 + 9 (34 + 10 – 1)
Bridging a multiple of 10
Using near doubles
Bridging through 60 to calculate a time interval
Mental Strategies
Regular short practice
keeps the mind fresh
If you don’t use it, you
lose it!
Questions – Open V Closed
Count these cubes
How could we count these cubes?
What is 6-4?
Tell me two numbers with a difference of 2.
How many centimetres are there in a metre?
Tell me two lengths that together make 1 metre
Multiplication and Division
Repeated addition
As an array e.g. Four rows of three objects
As a scaling factor e.g. Making a line 3cm long 4 times as long
Knowing x and ÷ facts to 10 x 10
Doubling and halving
X and ÷ by single digit number and x by 2 digit numbers
Finding fractions, decimal fractions and percentages
Grouping dots
How many ways can
you group 12 dots in a
rectangular array?
Partitioning
What is 12 x 7?
You could do:
12 = 10 and 2 so...
10 x 7
2x7
Add together
Shape, position and movement
Classifying and relating 2D
and 3D objects and their
properties
Geometry skills relating to
angle, symmetry and
transformation
Information handling
Interpreting statistical
information in the world
around us
Assessing risk and making
informed decisions
Problem Solving
Drawing upon these key aspects to solve a wide range of problems
Real life problems
Scenarios across the curriculum e.g. Art/ music – patterns and symmetry
Languages/ HE, design technology – time, money, measure
Science/ social studies– graphs/ charts
Demonstrate confidence in using language, properties and thinking skills
What Can I Do to Help My Child?
Talking to your child about their experiences e.g. a trip to the shops –
how many numbers?
Fun maths tasks e.g. Dividing chocolate bars
Help with recipes/ t.v. guides/ newspapers/ magazines
Have fun with numbers (websites)
Number puzzles, Sudoku
Help with maths at home
Websites to support numeracy
Manga high
Education city (schools subscribe)
Sumdog
Tut-pup
ICT magic
Workshop
You are now invited to
take part in our
numeracy workshop