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These are an activity-based,
photocopiable resource pack providing a flexible source
of teaching material for Key Stage 3 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
About the Book
Translating Numeracy into Practice
This activity-based,
photocopiable resource pack is a flexible source of
teaching material for Key Stage 3 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.
For children to understand,
apply and retain mathematics, they must not only read
and write about the subject, but also listen to 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 activities 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 the 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 – a list
of 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 pupilsí varying aptitudes and perspectives,
and activities can be modified to meet the needs of
pupils while maintaining the main teaching and learning
purposes.
The Authors
The authors are based at the Mathematics Centre, University
College Chichester, one of the countryís 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. George
Wickham is Senior Lecturer in Mathematics 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.
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