One of our main aims is for children to be competent with numbers.
Pupils are introduced to a new mathematical concept through the use of concrete resources (e.g. fruit, Dienes blocks etc). When they are comfortable solving problems with physical aids, they are given problems with pictures – usually pictorial representations of the concrete objects they were using.
Then they are asked to solve problems where they only have the abstract i.e. numbers or other symbols. Building these steps across a lesson can help pupils better understand the relationship between numbers and the real world, and therefore helps secure their understanding of the mathematical concept they are learning.
Most Second level learners are ready to move on from concrete materials and focus on pictorial and abstract methods. An increasing understanding of number allows transitioning through the approaches.
It is vital to have a variety of strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems.
Here are some examples:
At second level learners will also work with numbers up to/beyond one Million, decimal, percentages and fractions as well as negative numbers:
Take a look at this amazing website, have a go at the games or quizzes!
Please find attached the home learning for Primary Five. If there any issues with connectivity or accessing any of the materials please get in touch at admin@royalmile.edin.sch.uk as soon as possible.
Please find attached below the home learning for today. I have provided links to sways for each lesson which should allow children to work as independently as possible. They should only need a jotter and pencil to complete each activity.
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