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Dave Tout, ACER [email protected]
VCAL and Numeracy
https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/article/the-teacher-as-a-facilitator-and-resource-person
Why is maths/
numeracy vital?
© Kerry Millard. Reproduced with permission.
Are you square?
Measurement - arm spans Hands on and personal Start measurement with length:
Length uses all the common metric prefixes, other measures don’t
Visual – easier to learn and to estimate
Use guess/estimate/measure approach Use benchmarks, e.g. Handspan ≈ 20
cm, 1 litre liquid ≈ 1 kg
Teaching tips Use different strategies and activities – cater for
different learning styles – support and encourage students’ ways of doing
Use a problem solving, investigative, open-ended approach – connect to the real world – use real texts and real situations – use relevant and interesting topics and themes (the world is rich in maths) to engage students
Assess – teach – learn – differentiate/target Scaffold and model – support the learners Use individual, small and whole group activities Connect language and maths – talk maths - crucial Build confidence – have fun and success! Throw out text books!?
Teaching tips Use different strategies and activities – cater for
different learning styles – support and encourage students’ ways of doing
Use a problem solving, investigative, open-ended approach – connect to the real world – use real texts and real situations – use relevant and interesting topics and themes (the world is rich in maths) to engage students
Assess – teach – learn – differentiate/target Scaffold and model – support the learners Use individual, small and whole group activities Connect language and maths – talk maths - crucial Build confidence – have fun and success! Throw out text books!?
Fun and games
Fun and games
Fun and games
Fun and games – words/language
Co-operative logic problems: encourage maths talk encourage sharing of
knowledge and understanding
enable the teacher to observe the skills and knowledge of students
support problem solving skills and teamwork too
Fun too!
Fun and games – words/language
What questions could you ask using
these cards?
• For different levels? • For different content areas/learning
outcomes?
Quick, hands on activities using real life materials
Calculator games: Target 100 Game 1
Game 2 Play with the one Calculator – swapping back and forth multiplying away and keep multiplying until the first person hits the target
Questions/discussion/resources
See Handouts for a list of resources