Introduction to decimals
Mathematical discussion is a key element of the <a href="http://www.mathematicsmastery.org/?utm_source=tes&utm_campaign=tes_mastery_corner&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=tes_talk_task">Mathematics Mastery programme</a>. <br />
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Talk Tasks are a brilliant way of enabling pupils to develop their mathematical language, thinking, understanding and confidence. <br />
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This activity explores the concept of decimals<br />
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• Talk tasks are best completed in mixed attainment pairs, with pupils taking turns to listen and construct arguments<br />
• Emphasis is on discussion rather than the solution, encouraging pupils to use key language and talk in full sentences<br />
• Ask pupils to prove their answers in a variety of ways, using the <a href="http://www.mathematicsmastery.org/our-approach/#key-principles&utm_source=tes&utm_campaign=tes_mastery_corner&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=tes_talk_task">CPA approach</a> to support mathematical understanding and number sense<br />
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