Forth Valley & West Lothian Regional Improvement Collaborative

Here is a link to our new video tutorial – An Introduction to Choral Counting.

Choral counting is a fantastic activity that develops a learners’ understanding of counting.

Please  find a short video explaining the background and rational of using Maths Through Stories, as a powerful way and engaging way to  teach Mathematical concepts.

Mama Bear wants to make her special Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie, but it’s up to her four cubs to gather enough nuts, berries and seeds. Three of the cubs go at it with gusto, adding up their treasures by arranging them in groups of tens and ones. But they don’t have enough! Will their little sister – the one who spent the afternoon skipping, running and turning cartwheels – come through and save the day? Learning how to regroup numbers is essential for solving more advanced addition problems

Please find lesson plans to accompany ‘A Fair Bear Share’ to share with your learners

A Fair Bear Share

Please find a set of lesson plans to accompany the Cuisenaire video tutorial.  We attach also guidance on  how to deliver the lessons digitally to your learners.

Cuisenaire guidance re digital lessons

Cuisenaire – trains pattern 2 lesson

Cuisenaire equivalence – orange rod equivalence

Cuisenaire – trains complete pattern lesson

Cuisenaire – staircase lesson

Cuisenaire – build what I have

Please have a look at our short video introducing the use of Cuisenaire rods.  This is a precursor to a series of tutorials that we will be leading about how you can use Cuisenaire rods with your learners, both in the classroom and remotely.