Developing Mathematical Thinking In Number : Place Value

Pupils discussing mathematics

Homework“Homework provides rich opportunities for children and

young people to demonstrate, extend and explore learning

through a variety of exciting and enjoyable activities.

Homework is one piece of the teaching- learning picture and

in best practice is connected to what happens in the

classroom. Quality homework tasks allow learners to

practise or process information, introduce them to material

that will be discussed in the future, or provide feedback to

teachers so they may check for understanding.”

HMIE, Learning Together in Mathematics, 2010

Talking the talk “Talking is central to teaching mathematics

formatively and providing opportunities for

students to express, discuss and argue is

essential. Through exploring and ‘unpacking’

maths, students can begin to see what they know

and how well they know it.”

Jeremy Hodgen and Dylan Wiliam, Mathematics Inside the Black Box,

2006

Challenging Able Young Mathematicians Pack (CAYM)

Section 2a, Page 4 (MNU 1-02a) CAYM available on Glow

An example of a learning activity to promote discussion about place value

Challenging Able Young Mathematicians Pack (CAYM)Section 2b, Page 4 (MNU 2-02a) CAYM available on Glow

An example of a learning activity to promote discussion

Supporting mathematical thinking

To what extent are your pupils encouraged to ...

pursue their own ideas and strategies?

explore their own ways of expressing and recording their findings in a variety of ways?

explain their thinking?

illustrate their approach?

pose further questions and look for further challenges linked to the original problem?

Next stepsWhat

information will you

share with

colleagues?

What might you or your

staff do differently in

the classroom?

What else can you do as to improve learning and

teaching about number

What impact will this have on your

practice?

What impact will this have on your

practice?