Talking Maths
Talking Maths is an intervention programme aimed at children from Years 1 to 3 but can be adapted for older children. It supports children who are showing mathematical potential but who would benefit from developing their use and understanding of language in the context of mathematics. The programme is also suitable for children where English is an additional language or speaking skills have been delayed.
How does it work?
• It can be used as part of any class topic
• Link it to mathematics planning or as a standalone enhancement
• Deliver thirty, 20 minute sessions over ten weeks
• There’s minimal planning and preparation involved
• It can be administered by teachers, teaching assistants or adult helpers
• A simple assessment provides evidence of progress
• Resources are easily found in a primary school
https://www.ednet.co/Talking-Maths
This course can enable your school to:
- Support children in articulating their strategies and choices, and use correct mathematical vocabulary and notation
- Sharpen children’s thinking skills and ability to hypothesise, test and justify
- Foster children’s ability to think, to review their approaches and solutions, and identify other more efficient, strategies they might use
- Use a range of strategies and activities to support whole class quality first teaching and guided maths sessions
Participant profile
Teachers and teaching assistants (two representatives from each school to better ensure practice is embedded).
The Liverpool Talking Maths resource is included and there will be an opportunity to purchase or order the Merton Talks Maths additional resource and CD.
Date: Friday 7th July 2017 9. 15 am - 3.00pm
Venue: The Chaucer Centre, Canterbury Road, Morden, SM4 6PX
Cost: £100 per school for two delegates (includes lunch and 1 resource pack)