{"id":6028,"date":"2026-03-04T11:37:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=6028"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:37:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:37:39","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%bf-taking-our-maths-learning-outdoors-%e2%9e%97%f0%9f%93%8a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=6028","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf3f Taking Our Maths Learning Outdoors! \u2797\ud83d\udcca"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This week our P5\u20137 pupils took their numeracy learning outside for an active and engaging lesson focused on <strong>division and fractions<\/strong>. The playground became our classroom as pupils worked collaboratively in groups to explore mathematical ideas in different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd22 Learning Through Movement and Teamwork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each group had a different learning focus and task:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Division Group:<\/strong> Pupils used stones and chalk to physically share numbers into equal groups. This helped them visualise division and understand how <strong>remainders<\/strong> work when numbers cannot be shared exactly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fractions of Amounts Group:<\/strong> Using <strong>QR codes and iPads<\/strong>, pupils moved around the playground to scan fraction challenges. They then worked together to solve the problems and represent their thinking using drawings and models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fraction Relay Group:<\/strong> In a fast-paced relay activity, teams collected fraction cards and worked together to convert between <strong>mixed numbers and improper fractions<\/strong>. They had to prove their answers by drawing models and explaining their reasoning before their team could move on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd1d Learning Together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pupils showed great teamwork throughout the lesson. They supported one another by discussing strategies, explaining their thinking and checking answers together. This peer discussion helped deepen understanding and build confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 Thinking Like Mathematicians<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the lesson, pupils were able to see connections between the different tasks. They recognised that <strong>division plays an important role in many fraction problems<\/strong>, and that drawing models or using objects can help us understand mathematical ideas more clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf33 Why Outdoor Learning?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking our maths learning outdoors allowed pupils to move, collaborate and think creatively while applying their knowledge in practical ways. It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm for problem solving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We finished the lesson with a short reflection where pupils shared what strategies helped them most and what they felt more confident about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well done everyone for your fantastic effort and teamwork! \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d <strong>UNCRC Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 28:<\/strong> Every child has the right to education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 31:<\/strong> Every child has the right to play and take part in activities that help them learn and develop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf31 <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SDG 4:<\/strong> Quality Education \u2013 engaging pupils in meaningful and active learning experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG 3:<\/strong> Good Health and Wellbeing \u2013 promoting active learning and movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc9a <strong>SHANARRI Indicators<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Achieving:<\/strong> Developing confidence and skill in numeracy through problem solving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Active:<\/strong> Learning through movement and outdoor activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Included:<\/strong> Working collaboratively and supporting one another.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Meta-skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collaborating:<\/strong> Working in teams to solve mathematical problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focusing:<\/strong> Concentrating on strategies and completing tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sense-making:<\/strong> Recognising links between division and fractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communicating:<\/strong> Explaining thinking and reasoning to others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f <strong>The Four Capacities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Successful Learners:<\/strong> Applying numeracy skills in different contexts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confident Individuals:<\/strong> Sharing strategies and explaining ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effective Contributors:<\/strong> Working together and supporting team learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u271d\ufe0f <strong>Strands of Faith<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In the Image of God:<\/strong> Using our gifts and talents to learn and support others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Signs of God:<\/strong> Appreciating the opportunity to learn together and explore the world around us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6029\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/stjosephsprimary\/uploads\/sites\/8813\/2026\/03\/04113709\/IMG_2848-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/stjosephsprimary\/uploads\/sites\/8813\/2026\/03\/04113709\/IMG_2848-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/stjosephsprimary\/uploads\/sites\/8813\/2026\/03\/04113709\/IMG_2848-225x300.jpeg 225w, 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The playground became our classroom as pupils worked collaboratively in groups to explore mathematical ideas in different ways. \ud83d\udd22 Learning Through Movement and Teamwork Each group had a different learning focus and task: \ud83e\udd1d Learning Together Pupils showed great teamwork throughout the lesson. They supported one another by discussing<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=6028\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20916,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6028","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/20916"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6028"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6028\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6033,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6028\/revisions\/6033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6028"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6028"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6028"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}