North Star has had the pleasure of working with Liz Gibb in our Maths provision. Liz Gibb is an experienced Teacher, Trainer, publisher and independent Mathematics Consultant working nationally and internationally. Please find the resources below for her recent sessions.
Developing a feel for number in EYFS
In light of the 2018-2019 EYFS pilot, the publication Bold Beginnings and the possible future reduction of ELG in mathematics, this course seeks to show how to promote the thinking of young children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and develop a feel for number. During the afternoon, delegates will think about how they can start to draw out maths related concepts across a variety of common EYFS themes.
Training objectives
- consider a mastery approach to teaching and learning through the expert use of variation theory and current classroom resources
- experience a variety of themes and approaches to teaching number in EYFS
- explore useful learning and teaching books and classroom resources
Resources
Multiplication Tables Check
In June 2020, the new statutory Multiplication Tables check for Year 4 will be administered across the UK. This short course begins with looking at the documentation from the DFE into the MTC and any key points from schools trialing the materials in June 2019. During the morning the delegates will look at progression in multiplication and learning times table facts. There will be an opportunity to experience a large range of resources and games to use back in the classroom.
This is an active and hands on course. It is advisable to bring an iPad or camera phone with you to capture the various models and images and a memory stick should you require any bespoke electronic resources on the day from Liz.
At the end of the course, a pack of resources, including a pdf copy of the powerpoint mini slides handout will be available to download from www.dropbox.com
Training objectives
- look at the latest documentation for the MCT and consider the implications for LKS2 teachers.
- examine progression in teaching multiplication
- explore a range of key resources that can be used in the classroom
- experience games and activities that support learning times tables facts in preparation for the times tables check in Year 4