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A look at how math is taught at a fundamental level.

Place ValueWhat is it?Recognising

what each digit represent.Why is it

important?For mentally calculating.

How do we teach it?

• Base-10 blocks• Place value dice and cards• 100s squares• Partitioning numbers

Addition and Subtraction

How is it different than what we were

taught?Using more

practical methods, then moving on to

abstract.

How do we teach it?• Base-10 blocks• Number bonds• Partitioning• Counting on/back using a number line• In context of money, measurement,

word problems

Multiplication and DivisionHow do we teach it?• Skip Counting• Arrays• Cubes/sweets• Fact Families

More than memorizationAllowing children to see

what these mean in

Fractions

How do we teach it?• Shading shapes• Cubes/counters• Sweets or other items

What is it?Fractions can be

expressed as parts of a whole or a parts of an

amount.Children need to be

able to find a fraction of a shape and amount.

Shape and Symmetry

What is it?Identifying the

properties of 2D and 3D shapes.

How do we teach it?• Real

shapes• Mirrors• Scavenger

hunts• Mystery

shape• Nets

Space and Direction

How do we teach it?• Follow/write directions• Simon Says• Battle Ships• Treasure Maps

What is it?Position, movement and direction as well as the

compass points.

MeasurementWhat is it?

The relationship between units of

measure in capacity, mass

and length. Estimating and

measuring accurately using

appropriate equipment.

How do we teach it?• Scales, weight, rulers,

metre sticks, jugs• Real-life scenarios

Money

How do we teach it?• Plastic coins• Play store• Word problems

Why do we teach it?Money can be used for a variety of

reasons such as calculating, skip counting and word problems.

TimeA complicated concept

Understanding the relationship between seconds, minutes, hours and days and what each hand represents.

How do we teach it?• Use plastic clocks• Match digital times to analogue

times• Daily schedules• Word problems