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In this section you can see learners engaged in activities that promote mathematical discussion and explore your role in managing discussion with your own learners.
Introduction
Discussion is an excellent way for learners to rehearse their understanding and to learn from each other. Teachers often say...
Thinking about Discussion Overview
In this Standards Unit: Improving Learning in Matehamtics video you can see a short sequence giving an overview of ways in which discussion can be used to promote mathematical thinking and learning.
Review Throughout this section you are invited to consider ways in which you might use discussion in your...
Thinking about Energy
Work done in this Nuffield 13 - 16 module followed from the B unit called ‘Machines and engines’ and the S unit ‘Fuels’. This X unit provided enough material for eight double periods. It could be selected to complete either a Science or a Further Science course. The...
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
Thinking about learning focusses on five aspects of effective practice that teachers and trainers have found to be particularly important in promoting successful learning: questioning, discussion, using misconceptions, assessment and meeting the needs of all learners. Selecting each of these aspects will allow you...
This set of posters contain 20 individual Concept Cartoons. The booklet that comes with the posters gives background information on each of the maths Concept Cartoons, come complete with background notes covering follow up ideas and explanations for the maths behind the alternative ideas in the speech bubbles....
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
Thinking about Planning
In this Standards Unit: Improving Learning in Mathematics video you will be able to explore the principles and strategies followed by teachers and trainers when planning sessions.
In all cases there is a strong focus on the learner and the learning outcomes.
As you explore this section, you might...
In this section you can see teachers and trainers using a range of questioning techniques.
Introduction
Teachers and trainers ask questions for a variety of purposes. Questions can be used to keep learners engaged during an explanation, to assess their understanding, to deepen their thinking or focus...