Supporting children with gaps in their mathematical understanding
These materials have been developed during a Wave 3 mathematics pilot with 27 LEAs. They are designed to support children in Key Stage 2 and follow the principles for successful intervention identified by research. Support for schools introducing these resources forms a part of the pack.
Features of the design are:
Flexibility so that teachers can adapt them;
Sharing the purpose of each activity with the child to encourage reflection on, and ownership of, learning;
Highlighting and modelling key vocabulary throughout;
Teaching activities finishing with related activities for the whole class, where appropriate;
Use of a variety of models and images, aiming to include some the child may not have met before;
Linking mathematics to familiar and relevant contexts;
Integrating and exemplifying mathematical problem-solving;
Inclusion of games among teaching and assessment activities, possibly for sharing with parents and carers;
Incorporating best practice in assessment for learning.
Obtainable free of charge from DfES Publications (Tel: 0845 6022260) or via: www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary [Ref. DfES 1168-2005G]