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These are an activity-based, photocopiable
resource pack providing a flexible source of teaching
material for Key Stage 2 mathematics. It aims to develop
both pupilsí understanding of mathematics and their
computational ability through a range of interesting,
enjoyable and challenging activities based on ideas
extensively trialled in schools. A limited number of
copies of the material were originally published by
Philip Allan Publishers Ltd and it has been reviewed
and revised in the light of The Numeracy Framework.
The authors have considerable experience
in research and curriculum development and are based
at The Mathematics Centre, University College Chichester,
one of the countryís leading centres for mathematics
education.
For pupils to understand, apply and
retain mathematics, they must not only read and write
about mathematics, but also listen to and talk about
the subject. It is through reflecting, justifying, verifying
and questioning that pupils are able to consolidate
their understanding. The publication contains material
that will:
- use pupilsí own experience as
a source of learning activities
- increase awareness of the relevance
of mathematics to their lives
- encourage interaction with people
and the manipulation of materials in a wide variety
of situations
- develop the use of spoken and
written language to gain meaning from mathematical
experiences
- encourage pupils to describe and
record relationships as well as discover and create
patterns
- sustain skills through meaningful
practice
- increase confidence in tackling
word problems
Back cover
About the Book
Translating Numeracy into Practice
This activity-based, photocopiable
resource pack is a flexible source of teaching material
for Key Stage 2 Mathematics. It aims to develop both
pupils¹ understanding of mathematics and their
computational ability through a range of interesting,
enjoyable and challenging activities based on ideas
extensively trialled in schools.
In order to understand,
apply and retain mathematics, children must not only
read and write about the subject but also listen and
talk about it. It is through reflecting, justifying,
verifying and questioning that they will consolidate
their understanding.
What the Book Covers
The book contains over 40 activities in 14 independent
units designed to help pupils appreciate and understand
the mathematical structures behind the tasks they are
asked to perform.
Each unit contains the
following components:
- main focus – outlines
the general mathematical ideas behind activities in
the unit
- activities – a range
of highly-illustrated student activities on photocopiable
sheets
- notes for teachers –
outlines of possible classroom approaches
- further activities –
suggested follow-up ideas and strategies
- resources – lists resources
needed for the unit
- learning outcomes –
details specific outcomes achievable through the activities
evaluation notes to help
teachers judge the effectiveness of implementation The
units are structured to meet pupils¹ varying aptitudes
and perspectives and activities can be modified to meet
the needs of pupils while maintaining the main teaching
and learning purposes.
About the Authors
The authors are based at the Mathematics Centre, University
College Chichester, one of the country¹s leading centres
for mathematics education. Afzal Ahmed is Professor
of Mathematics Education and Director of the Mathematics
Centre. Honor Williams is Reader in Mathematics
Education and Director of Teacher Education. The authors
work closely with teachers and pupils across the age
range and have considerable experience in research and
curriculum development. In writing this material, they
have drawn on their experience in the UK and internationally. |
