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Numeracy PD 29.2.12

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Here are some resources from nzmaths that will hopefully support you get started with your numeracy teaching... Expectations for number ... The ALiM (Accelerating learning in mathematics) project has provided some resources for supporting struggling children.  They give good examples of how to develop 'target' maths lessons across the levels.  This will hopefully be added to in the future. nzmaths also has resources for supporting  bright sparks ! Teaching number knowledge... The number framework identifies five knowledge domains: Number Identification , e.g. 5 means “five”, or 7/8 means “seven-eighths” Number Order and Sequence , e.g. the number after 16 is 17, or the multiple of 10 after 490 is 500 Grouping and Place Value , e.g. 10 can be grouped as 7 and 3, or 23.4 is 234 tenths Number Facts  e.g. 3 + 3 = 6, or the square root of 100 is 10 Written Recording , e.g. use of empty number lines or written working forms. Stage 2-3 Stage 4 Stage 5 ...

IXL and Maths links

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Today we are going to look at two websites to use in your maths programme. They are fabulous for making sure that the children are practising their goals or learning intentions when using the computer or mimio. What do you like about these websites? Try them out with your children and see what you think. Any issues? problems or thoughts? Leave a comment