Numeracy and Maths the #SBCWay (follow this link to access the SBCWay Numeracy & Mathematics padlet)

Programme Title

Description

Target Group

Time Commitment

An Introduction to Numeracy and Maths the #SBCway

Exploring the theory and approaches that underpin the new #SBCway ‘breakthrough’ Numeracy and Maths curriculum.

Teaching staff

1 hour

Culture, Ethos & Environment

Exploring how to create a culture of success and enjoyment, promoting and creating a numeracy rich environment. Deepening understanding of ‘Number Talks’, ‘Maths Through Storie’ and Building Thinking Classrooms’ to promote mathematical discourse and thinking.

Teaching staff

3 hours

(suggestion to split session Culture, Ethos & Environment 1 hour 30 mins / Environment, Practice & Audit 1 hour 30 mins)

Effective Numeracy & Mathematics Teaching & Learning

Key principles of retrieval practice, interleaving of concepts which will influence T&L. How to effectively structure a numeracy & mathematics lesson based on current research & evidence. Strategies, ideas and suggestions around rich mathematical tasks.

Teaching staff

1 hour 30 minutes

Effective Numeracy & Mathematics Learning Play Pedagogy

Exploring the importance of play pedagogy in children’s mathematical development.

P1 Teaching staff

1 hour 20 minutes

Assessment Approaches within Numeracy & Mathematics

This session will look at:

– effective assessment approaches in Numeracy & Mathematics

– questioning strategies to promote mathematical thinking and reasoning

– signpost further guidance & support around numeracy difficulties & Dyscalculia

Teaching staff

1 hour 30 minutes / 2 hours

CPA Approaches

Overview & Early Level

Teaching staff

2 hours

Other useful webinars:

Mathematical Difficulties Fraction Padlet

Dyscalculia Padlet

Contact CLPL@scotborders.gov.uk for more bespoke training at school or cluster level around:

  • specific CPA approaches
  • SEAL
  • mathematical difficulty & dyscalculia