Progression in the use of manipulatives to support learning
Ideas for resources to use to develop mastery in maths
Perfect resource to support a school’s calculation policy
A4 and A3 part part whole mats for teaching addition and subtraction
Can be laminated
Use with objects such as counters,toy cars etc
Write on with wipeable pen
Two blank multiplication charts for pupils to complete - one in order and one in random order.
Pupils can complete the chart in a set amount of time.
Great for homework practice.
This is an action plan proforma useful for any subject leader
Check agreed actions of school development plan
Prioritise actions
Specify actions to be taken, people involved and time frames
Evaluate impact
The Gattegno Chart is a great resource for mastery of the number system.
A great game is to place a counter on a starting number then ask quick fire questions eg. multiply by 10. The counter is moved to the answer. Children love this game!
Place value frames are an excellent resource for developing mastery of the number system. They can be laminated so children can write on them with dry-wipe pen. Children can write numbers, add, subtract
Laminate the statements. Replace the ‘star’ with the number of children present in the class that day. Choose some of the questions from a box or feely bag. Good for quick revision of maths skills. Children love it.
This game will help children understand the concept of adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers.
All resources can be printed and laminated.
Includes:
Game rules
Positive and negative number tracks
Hot air balloons
Operation cards (add and subtract)
Sandbag and hot air cards
Positive and negative rules
Simple, easy to read alphabet banner for classroom display.
Upper and lower case in Comic sans font.
Print on cream paper or card. Maybe use a slightly different colour for the vowel letters.
Hang with string.
Whole school times tables challenge suitable from Foundation to year 6.
Bronze, silver, gold, diamond, platinum and double platinum levels.
Guidance document
Individual class record sheets.
Parent letter
Place value frames suitable for KS1 , KS2 and KS3
Laminate and keep
Write on with wipeable pen
Great resource for mastering the number system
Many uses: Write a number, add 10, add 100, add 1000 etc
Place value frames
Great resources for reading, writing and understanding the number system
Laminate for children to write on them
Use them for calculating eg. +10, + 1000 etc.