Suggested Written Recording WHILST THE MAIN EMPHASIS IN THIS NUMBER PROGRESSION IS ON MENTAL STRATEGIES TO SOLVE NUMERICAL PROBLEMS, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE REALISE THAT WRITTEN RECORDING IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF NUMERACY. The following points are important when considering what, when and where pupils should be recording. TU + TU possibly moving into HTU + TU or HTU+HTU A jotting area can be Pupils use of standard Example of horizontal expanded method, splitting created by dividing the symbols and conventions, for page in the maths jotter example numbers 0-9, equals paper and pencil for rather than using a separate sign and operation will informal jottings can help book. This helps the pupil and become more precise when keep a track of calculations teacher understand how the recording their own if the numbers are large. calculation was undertaken. explanations about a calculation. Recording their own ideas on 5 x 3 = 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 paper with words, numbers, It is important for children to 3 x 5= 5 +5 + 5 symbols, diagrams and establish connections pictures is part of pupils’ between practical exploration of number. experiences, symbols, language and patterns. See think boards in to Consider’ ‘Points Introducing standard algorithms before pupils Children at this level begin to understand that diagrams and have fully established equations often provide a more efficient means of 3 + 3 + 3 = 9 3 x 3 = 9 partitioning strategies can communicating ideas than textual explanations. slow down the development of mental problem solving skills and number sense.
Suggested Written Recording WHILST THE MAIN EMPHASIS IN THIS NUMBER PROGRESSION IS ON MENTAL STRATEGIES TO SOLVE NUMERICAL PROBLEMS, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE REALISE THAT WRITTEN RECORDING IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF NUMERACY. The following points are important when considering what, when and where pupils should be recording. Pupils use of standard symbols and conventions, for example numbers 0-9, equals sign and operation will become more precise when recording their own explanations about a calculation. paper and pencil for informal jottings can help keep a track of calculations if the numbers are large. TU + TU possibly moving into HTU + TU or HTU+HTU Example of horizontal expanded method, splitting A jotting area can be created by dividing the page in the maths jotter rather than using a separate book. This helps the pupil and teacher understand how the calculation was undertaken. Recording their own ideas on paper with words, numbers, symbols, diagrams and pictures is part of pupils’ exploration of number. See think boards in ‘Points to Consider’ It is important for children to establish connections between practical experiences, symbols, language and patterns. 5 x 3 = 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 3 x 5= 5 +5 + 5 Introducing standard algorithms before pupils have fully established partitioning strategies can slow down the development of mental problem solving skills and number sense. 3 + 3 + 3 = 9 3 x 3 = 9 Children at this level begin to understand that diagrams and equations often provide a more efficient means of communicating ideas than textual explanations.
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