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- Developing the Fraction Concept
The handouts and resources below outline and illustrate content from a NumberSense Mathematics Programme workshop which covered the following:
- Issues that underpin a deep and meaningful understanding of fractions.
- The developmentally-appropriate sequence for teaching fractions from Grade 2 to Grade 7 as used in the NumberSense Workbooks.
- Assumptions and misconceptions about the teaching of fractions.
- The role of problems in learning about fractions and experiencing mathematics as a meaningful, sense-making activity.
Developing the Fraction Concept in the Intermediate PhaseThe Development of the Fraction Concept Trajectory - Developing Pre-Algebraic Thinking
The handouts and resources below outline and illustrate content from a NumberSense Mathematics Programme workshop which covered the following:
- The role of patterning in developing number sense in particular and mathematical proficiency in general.
- An appropriate sequence (trajectory) of teaching and learning activities to support the development of patterning.
- Patterns, representations and interrelationships.
- Patterns and pre-algebra in the NumberSense classroom.
Developing the Function Concept (Patterns and Patterning) in the Primary SchoolThe Development of Algebraic Thinking Trajectory - Developing Geometric Thinking
The handouts and resources below outline and illustrate the content from a NumberSense Mathematics Programme workshop which covered the following:
- Developing geometric thinking in a NumberSense classroom with the focus on understanding, application and reasoning.
- Van Hiele’s levels of geometric thinking and phases of learning.
- An exciting and innovative range of interactive and grade-appropriate NumberSense geometry activities.
Developing Geometric Thinking in the Primary SchoolLearning through Play (Pierre Van Hiele) - Assessment in a NumberSense Classroom
The handout below outlines content from a NumberSense Mathematics Programme workshop which covered the following:
- Developing an annual assessment programme and appropriate assessment tasks for the NumberSense classroom.
NumberSense Assessment Resources - Making the most of the NumberSense Workbooks
The handout below outlines content from a NumberSense Mathematics Programme workshop which covered the following:
- Planning and executing mathematics lessons using the NumberSense Mathematics Programme.
- Classroom organisation and lesson delivery.
- Teaching mathematics for understanding, application and reasoning.
Making the most of the NumberSense Workbooks
